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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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Update: FB 2 FD (hood vents)

sup guys, just updating again. this time im working on my hood. im going to somewhat replicate the FEED hood. not exactly but close enough. here is a preview of it: its not done. i had barely made the cut out. enjoy.


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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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man you amaze me everytime you post something new.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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That FD is saweeet. Love that paint color. Fiberglass is fun! good work
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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So when are we gonna open up a body shop/ performance.. Ill move!!!
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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WOW; this project keeps getting better and better with each update. Don't think you've posted the color before and the wheels (unless i missed it) but it looks GREAT!!!
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Man that FB is going to look so damn good when it is done. I wish I could see it in real life to admire it's beauty some more.... That copy of the hood turned out amazing too man.

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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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i finished the hood vents. i made it so it doesnt exactly copy the FEED hood, but close enough to say "it looks like the FEED hood". and i wanted something subtle yet functional, so i made smaller ventsi could have made it exactly like the actual FEED hood but i like to protect myself from copyright infringements.





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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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looks great!!
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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man, that car is looking awesome! can't wait to see the pix of when its "completely" finished...
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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keep up the good work
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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deffinintely one of the coolest projects I've ever seen!
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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I would love to see the look on people faces that come ripping up from behind thinking it's an fd and then see them trying to figure things out.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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this might be too much to ask but could you put all the pics you've taken so far of this car up? it's frikkin awesome and original and I'm a lazy bum to search for all the threads.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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nice it looks like its coming along nice. i love that rim on the FD.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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I am really interested in how that thing is going to look when you finally get color on it. The car is really going to be an original............that's for sure. Keep up the good work, and keep those pics coming!
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Definitely Art to my eyes....
Yeah post more pictures this is a cool proyect
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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damn I've never seen anything like this, absolutely amazing
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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Beautiful work, simply amazing.

Might I interject CYM is a great color
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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You have some amazing skills.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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That project is amazing! Always wondered what FD body lines would look like with the FB top. Lookin forward to end results...and new updates.

Yes, the CYM is a GREAT Color! Looks great in the Kansas sun, the CYM FB is my new car!
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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damn dude your on a roll! looks great!
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Aerodynamic Effect ??????

I feel qualified to offer a possible aerodynamic effect of those hood vents, not because I am an aeronautical engineer (which I am), but because I put a hood vent in my 84 and found the following effect: On a hot day, the heat from the engine compartment went right back into the plenum and into the car.

I ended up blocking off the vent so the heat would exit under the car. My vent exit was right in front of the plenum inlet (cowl panel), so the effect was possibly worse than you will see. I also have a V8, so there may be more engine heat to deal with. I had to install a bulge in my hood to clear the air cleaner, and wanted it to be as inconspicuous as possible, so I used a piece from a 280Z hood. Just thought I would let you know in case you might see the same effect.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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man sux your in cali cuz i'd really like to c it in person, im sure the pics dont do the actual work and craftsmanship any justice....keep up the good work man cant wait to see the completed project
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