Author Topic: Nearly there now. (Read 12458 times)

Brutus · « **on:** November 10, 2002, 08:29:42 PM »

Not where you thought tho......sorry.:22
Actually this is my latest project that has kept me itching frantically for the past week. It started with a replica 67 BB hood scoop that I bought back from the US last year. It's a very average looking product and if not for the limited number of suppliers of this scoop, I would have looked elsewhere especially had I seen their quality before hand.
Anyhow....onwards and upwards. Having had the scoop sitting in my garage for so long I decided it was time to finally get stuck into this daunting project. I'd always loved the look of these scoops and could picture in my mind how it would look once it was grafted onto a C3 bonnet.....or should that be hood? Well last week I removed the bonnet and actually struck the first blow with my trusty angle grinder. As you can see from the trial fit, the scoop is a little too wide so it had to be cut down the middle and narrowed to suit the existing contours of my bonnet.
I'll post more pics as the project nears completion...........and when this bloody itching begins to ease!:o

Brutus · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2002, 08:33:01 PM »

OK....I know there wasn't a pic included in the above post, but when you preview your entry it deletes the pic and also when you edit a post there is no facility to add one either.
Soooo....I'll try again.
Btw...are we limited to only one pic per entry?

Brutus · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2002, 08:39:37 PM »

Just keep your mind on the scoop and not the Hooters calander on the wall!:luv

77CVT · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2002, 10:00:20 AM »

You sir, are a brave brave man!

Brutus · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2002, 11:13:40 PM »

Thanks Chris....it's so nice to be recognised for one's attributes.....even ones as maniacal as my own.;ay

rebel · « **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2002, 11:24:17 PM »

Great project!! I was always rather partial to the 427 and 454 big block scoops of the 68-70's and thought that would look good on my C3. I made many graphic samples to see how it would look and I liked it but decided against it after seeing the under bonnet of another vette with the same idea. I think it's still a good look but definitely needs the inner cowl cover I think ....

ps: you can add more then one pic per entry ...

pps: I must be slipping, I didn't notice the hooters calendar until you mentioned it ...... ;-)

ppps: I agree with 77cvt ....

Brutus · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2002, 07:55:28 AM »

Rebel...do you still have any pics of the C3 or other Vettes you've seen with the same scoop fitted....especially the underside?
I haven't really gone into the possibilities of what I may do in that area yet except just to finish it off as best I can. Actually that's where I'm at today before I go to work this arvo. I want to try and get it finished this week and back on the car as soon as possible.
While most of the hard work is finished, the awkward stuff like making sure all the surfaces and angles are perfect is what will take some time now. With the way I've had to graft and fit this thing, there are a few compound angles that have to be perfect before I can say it's done.
I'll keep you posted.

rebel · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2002, 10:14:21 PM »

The pics I have were only composite mock ups I did in my graphic package to see how my car would look. I can send these to you if you think they'll help but that bonnet was the LT1 type on the big block 68 - 70's .... yours is the stinger.

HANG ON!! Just remembered something .... a while ago someone from a US vette forum was selling a 68 with the stinger bonnet ..... I'll check my files and get back to you ... watch this space!!:o

rebel · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2002, 10:23:32 PM »

OK Dude ....

Feast your eyes on these .....

http://www.ement.com/Photo/Image11.jpg
http://www.ement.com/Photo/Image12.jpg
http://www.ement.com/Photo/Image14.jpg

not a bad lookin' vette either although I don't really dig the square lights ....

ps: I'd also suggest you don't forget to dress it on the inside with the appropriate cowl. These should be available from the Eckler's catalogue although someone with your engineering skills could manufacture one. I know you're more into peformance rather then "shiny" but given the time the bonnet spends being open it's worth making it look as best as you can. The fibreglass work can look pretty bulky otherwise.

Just my 2 bob's worth ..... get it "2 bob's worth" ... ahh I won't give up my day job ....
:22

Brutus · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2002, 11:28:58 PM »

Just as well you have a day job. ;laugh
That's the scoop I'm working on alright but without the stinger. Plus mine is being grafted onto the existing rise in the bonnet already which gives me even greater clearance than that car in the pics. Maybe the pics I posted don't quite show that clear enough.
Btw, have no fear about me excluding 'show' quality shine in what I do...that's why my mate in the States calls me nasty names for being too fussy.
What does "anally retentive
' mean anyhow?;ay
I'll try to do better.............promise.

rebel · « **Reply #10 on:** November 13, 2002, 10:32:20 PM »

Brutus,

No, your pics were clear enough about what you're trying to do but unfortunately the pics I posted are all I have. That's actually the 350 bonnet in the pics with the Stinger cone on top. I understand your concern about fitting that to the rise in the big block bonnets. The underside shouln't be visible with a cowl fitted though so it's only the top angles you'll have to play with.

The only other thing I can do that may help is provide the name and number of a pro panel shop who specialise in custom mod work and fibre glass. They're approachable enough to give advice if you mention my name. Let me know ....

ps: It's actually Anal Retentive and I know what it means .... just ask my Mechanic, My panel worker, My interior guy ......... it's an endearing quality and very appropriate for restoring classic cars ... ;)