phillyxj570

yea man that looks real good

choppedcherokee

The hood looks killer.

X1994J

You guys are definitely going at this the hard way. Do what I did. Hop on the local Offroad website one saturday morning, check the classifieds, find a fiberglass 3" pin-on hood for 20 bucks. Call the guy and haul ***** down there to get it before somebody else does. Clean up, prep, paint, and install.


But really, you're doing a good job! I'm diggin' it.

wolverine 00 xj

Very nice job! congrats!

BUELLIGAN

I will have to get in on the hood mod too, they look very cool.

posjeepxj

they definatley help with engine heat

BUELLIGAN

This is so cool I might do it to my 81 BMW M6.

SeriousOffroad

I've attempted this 3-4 times and always end up with a wavy hood covered with 300# of Bondo......it simply pisses me off to no end.

I've tried adding steel to the hood to absorb heat.....no luck.
I've tried .023" wire and the lowst heat possible....no luck.
I've tried stitch welding....no luck.
I've tried spotwelds.....no luck.

I think I just suck at welding to the zinc-rich, paper thin body panels. It's time to move on and try my hand at fiberglass instead.

JeepingDan

looks really good. Tis would be a good thread for all the cowl hood builds.

JeepingDan

Try brazing? it shouldint warp as bad. My hood warped but I didint care since it's just going to get messed up anyway lol

BUELLIGAN

How will the Eastwoods spot welder work for this mod ?

X1994J

So if I use my hood as a template and attempt to make these what are people willing to pay for a pin on fiberglass cowl hood? I am great with bondo and body work, so I have confidence I could make these with some practice.

posjeepxj

my next one will be fiberglass. and it will look way better.

here is what we made last weekend from a cooler, t-shirt, partical board, and resin. Fully functional cooler

Sorry its on buddys facebook
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1151082713310

BUELLIGAN

Where can I get a POS jeep club sticker? I need one for my POS XJ.

JeepingDan

Fiberglass is a pain in the butt to work with for me I actually hate it But it would be better in the long run done right Post pics of the process for us.