FINALLY A VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass !!!
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Re: FINALLY A VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass !!
There is a slight ridge but the molding covers it up good and is deceiving so it's hard to tell in the photos, I've never owned one so I'm not 100% on it. Looks like the black hood pictured above may have had finishing done to it since I believe there is a channel to accept the molding, I don't like it.
Looks even worse on the 81-88's, looks like someone slapped a Monte hood on an Olds.
I think the angle of the scoops look great on the 78-80 hood, fits the square nose on these cars.
81-88 Noses are angled so the angle looks ok, the one on my hood is a little exaggerated, it works for me but I'd like to tone it back a little...
I think the ralley stripes help it out, I've seen some solid color hoods where it's more evident and looks a bit off.
When I have the Aluminum frame put in mine I am going to reshape them a bit so they're not as exaggerated and install a screen underneath.
I'm also going to leave the pins off the hood, after much thought I don't think they would look good.
There is a slight ridge but the molding covers it up good and is deceiving so it's hard to tell in the photos, I've never owned one so I'm not 100% on it. Looks like the black hood pictured above may have had finishing done to it since I believe there is a channel to accept the molding, I don't like it.
Looks even worse on the 81-88's, looks like someone slapped a Monte hood on an Olds.
I think the angle of the scoops look great on the 78-80 hood, fits the square nose on these cars.
81-88 Noses are angled so the angle looks ok, the one on my hood is a little exaggerated, it works for me but I'd like to tone it back a little...
I think the ralley stripes help it out, I've seen some solid color hoods where it's more evident and looks a bit off.
When I have the Aluminum frame put in mine I am going to reshape them a bit so they're not as exaggerated and install a screen underneath.
I'm also going to leave the pins off the hood, after much thought I don't think they would look good.
Re: FINALLY A VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass !!
That hood looks sick I like that allot.
That hood looks sick I like that allot.
Re: FINALLY A VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass !!
When is the release date I want this hood
When is the release date I want this hood
Re: VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass NEW PHOTOS
We should have the first finished product tomorrow, so were now ready to take orders on them,you can call in and order mon-fri 8am to 4pm wait time right now would only be a couple weeks
630-543-0232 we'll be posting pictures of the fished pc tomorrow as well
dr78442 said:
We should have the first finished product tomorrow, so were now ready to take orders on them,you can call in and order mon-fri 8am to 4pm wait time right now would only be a couple weeks
630-543-0232 we'll be posting pictures of the fished pc tomorrow as well
Re: FINALLY A VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass !!
sure do
'81-88 Grand Prix 4-inch Cowl Induction Pin On Hood.Price=315.00 Weight=15 Ship: Truck Freight.
'81-88 Grand Prix 4-inch Cowl Induction Bolt On Hood.Price=450.00 Weight=22 Ship: Truck Freight.
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/8188grandprix4.jpg
1LOW95GMC said:
sure do
'81-88 Grand Prix 4-inch Cowl Induction Pin On Hood.Price=315.00 Weight=15 Ship: Truck Freight.
'81-88 Grand Prix 4-inch Cowl Induction Bolt On Hood.Price=450.00 Weight=22 Ship: Truck Freight.
Re: FINALLY A VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass !!
Here is the final product, This is the black gelcoat that they come in
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/7880cutlass442.jpg[/img]
notice the scoops are open at the front and have return lips all around making it stronger and cleaner in appearance, than just having a sharp jagged edge that can distort or be wavy
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/IMAG2183.jpg[/img]
This is the underside which has the functional airbox which feeds the airflow from the ram air scoop openings directly into your carb just like the 69-72's
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/7880cutlass442bot.jpg[/img]
We are hoping to have installed photos coming pretty soon
Here is the final product, This is the black gelcoat that they come in
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/7880cutlass442.jpg[/img]
notice the scoops are open at the front and have return lips all around making it stronger and cleaner in appearance, than just having a sharp jagged edge that can distort or be wavy
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/IMAG2183.jpg[/img]
This is the underside which has the functional airbox which feeds the airflow from the ram air scoop openings directly into your carb just like the 69-72's
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/7880cutlass442bot.jpg[/img]
We are hoping to have installed photos coming pretty soon
Re: FINALLY A VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass !!
My hood has a chrome piece that runs from front to back. Will I be able to mount that piece to this hood? My hood emblem on my header panel would look wierd without it.
My hood has a chrome piece that runs from front to back. Will I be able to mount that piece to this hood? My hood emblem on my header panel would look wierd without it.
Re: FINALLY A VFN W-30 Ram Air Hood for the 78-80 Cutlass !!
It's got the ridge down the middle you would have to drill the mount holes, and the airbox may be in the way of the front stud which may not really allow you to bolt it in that area , however it may not be a bad idea to lose the emblem and smooth it, just for a more clean and aggressive appearance, just like the classic Olds
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/granniesolds.jpg[/img]
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/granniesolds2.jpg[/img]
of course to each their own, either way this will definitely add some attitude!
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hurst1979olds said:
It's got the ridge down the middle you would have to drill the mount holes, and the airbox may be in the way of the front stud which may not really allow you to bolt it in that area , however it may not be a bad idea to lose the emblem and smooth it, just for a more clean and aggressive appearance, just like the classic Olds
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/granniesolds.jpg[/img]
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/ahkjak/granniesolds2.jpg[/img]
of course to each their own, either way this will definitely add some attitude!
8)
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