Under the hood

[Andy4639]

I have been waiting 9 weeks for this to be finished. I picked it up last night and installed it this morning. I think I need to invest in a polisher to keep it looking nice. This will be a nice addition to the truck at shows.
I had it polished to a mirror finish. You are looking at the underside of the hood. The panel rides on the 2 braces that run down the hood for support. Since my hood has louvers in it it keeps the rain off the motor.
Now to try and figure out the rest of the hood. I want to put some kind of matting in place on the outer edges.

[Daman]

Use metal gloss and sealer gloss to finish it. You should have to do it only once a year after the sealer is on. That's what I use on all my bike parts I make for friends. They love the ease of cleaning

Pretty much just wipe it with a micro fiber cloth for touch ups

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by Daman

Use metal gloss and sealer gloss to finish it. You should have to do it only once a year after the sealer is on. That's what I use on all my bike parts I make for friends. They love the ease of cleaning

Pretty much just wipe it with a micro fiber cloth for touch ups

Thanks, do you happen to have a link for this stuff? Where can I buy it?

[midniteblues]

thats pretty cool,it truly looks like a mirror.thats one awesome polish job.
i had a buddy that did this too a firewall on a 67 camaro but it didnt turn out quite as nice as yours.

[Possmguts]

Nice addition... Got any pics of the louvered hood? I would love to see that.. but on another note.. that intake pipe looks closed off a bit to much at the filter box.. Might I suggest finding a pipe or having on made out of metal pipe that would allow the air to flow smoothly. Im sure you would notice a little improvement in performance...

[Daman]

Here ya go.

http://master-formula.com/Metal%20Polish.htm

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Nice addition... Got any pics of the louvered hood? I would love to see that.. but on another note.. that intake pipe looks closed off a bit to much at the filter box.. Might I suggest finding a pipe or having on made out of metal pipe that would allow the air to flow smoothly. Im sure you would notice a little improvement in performance...

I think it's the picture looks darker right there. I'll post some better ones. I took these with the garage door shut due to the sleet,snow, & rain storm we were having at the time. I had to wait to open the door to get better pictures.
It does narrow down some but with the cold air lid like it is I can't do much about it. I need to try and find one that comes straight out the side are have someone make me one.

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I think it's the picture looks darker right there. I'll post some better ones. I took these with the garage door shut due to the sleet,snow, & rain storm we were having at the time. I had to wait to open the door to get better pictures.
It does narrow down some but with the cold air lid like it is I can't do much about it. I need to try and find one that comes straight out the side are have someone make me one.

Those louvers would go nice with my louvered sun shade. I worked at a performance shop that did dyno tuning on some real fast cars and that intake pipe is very important. Even the mass air flow position meant power loss if it was at the wrong angle.. those computer engines are picky. Smooth air air in with minimal bends and restrictions can make a big difference. But you have done a very nice job in that truck. That piping is the only issue I seen that may hurt you a little bit.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Those louvers would go nice with my louvered sun shade. I worked at a performance shop that did dyno tuning on some real fast cars and that intake pipe is very important. Even the mass air flow position meant power loss if it was at the wrong angle.. those computer engines are picky. Smooth air air in with minimal bends and restrictions can make a big difference. But you have done a very nice job in that truck. That piping is the only issue I seen that may hurt you a little bit.

Oh man sorry here are some better pictures. The guy that did them here locally told me when I got it back not to ever worry about seeing anyone else with that design. He said he would never do another one! In 20 some years I have yet to see another!

[Possmguts]

This is the best pic I have of the visor on this computer... but Im looking to do something to go with it somewhere else on the truck... maybe the tailgate or something.. The hood is already getting something special Ive only seen once

[Andy4639]

Find the guy that makes the fiberglass cowl with louvers! That would go go with the viser I think.

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Find the guy that makes the fiberglass cowl with louvers! That would go go with the viser I think.

I have not seen that one yet... look out Google, Here I come!

[Redline novdog]

Nice metal polish Daman,I'll have to try some of that on my beer keg seats!
IMO though Andy for close to $50 and shipping, I would check into getting it powder coated.You already did the hard work of polishing it. Then wash and wear for along time, but I'm a powder coat guy, sorry to small of an oven or I would do it for ya.
Looks good! I'm with possumguts,I would fab some stainless intake tubes(also polished!)

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by Redline novdog

Nice metal polish Daman,I'll have to try some of that on my beer keg seats!
IMO though Andy for close to $50 and shipping, I would check into getting it powder coated.You already did the hard work of polishing it. Then wash and wear for along time, but I'm a powder coat guy, sorry to small of an oven or I would do it for ya.
Looks good! I'm with possumguts,I would fab some stainless intake tubes(also polished!)

Yea but the outlet on the air box isn't in the right spot. I need to get to a pick and pull and find a better top before I do the tube stuff.

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by Daman

Here ya go.

http://master-formula.com/Metal%20Polish.htm

I just ordered both. The polish and the sealer! Thanks can't wait to try it.