Composite hoods for Wagons

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  • ef_mcluvenef_mcluven Band Wagon
    i want a carbon fiber hood where can i get one?
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    ef_mcluven wrote:
    i want a carbon fiber hood where can i get one?

    They are still available, send a PM
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    Here's some pics of the making of a CF hood, the frame is made with carbon on the bottom side also. I'll post some pictures of bonding in the hinge and latch hardware next.
  • JakerJaker familEE
    Don't cry, but the original cmerce hood has been "modified"! I needed to get some underhood heat out in a big way. This was the easiest way to accomplish it. Don't know yet if I'm going to put some sort of mesh on it or not.

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  • 3rd4ce3rd4ce Council Member
    :shock:
    Jacques I like the look of that ... :!:
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    Dude that is awesome looking! Nice work
  • lafwagonlafwagon Wagonist
    Good work Cmerce! Cant wait to open that box and bolt it on!

    Jaker, your mod looks sweet as well
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    What exactly did you use for that inlet? Looks pretty good though. I'd definitely add some mesh if it was me...
  • JakerJaker familEE
    These guys. I bought it from the original buyer off Honda-Tech, so I paid a little less.

    http://www.afterhourscompositeworks.com/portfolio.html

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    I also bought a set of their louvred vents, but they're too big for the hood.
  • DomDom Banned
    I just made a fiberglass hood for mine. Just need to make my bottom bracing and cut and shave edges
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  • xkenxxkenx Wagonist
    will you do dry carbon?
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    xkenx wrote:
    will you do dry carbon?

    lol

    Will you buy him a huge oven?

    Also, pre-preg costs about 3 times as much...
  • xkenxxkenx Wagonist
    I hate the look of wet carbon.
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    xkenx wrote:
    I hate the look of wet carbon.

    Sucks for you.

    9/10 people probably couldn't tell the difference...
  • XiongXiong Band Wagon
    Are these still available?
  • JakerJaker familEE
    Yes. On an ongoing by order basis.
  • ak_ef9ak_ef9 Band Wagon
    How do these hold up on longevity?

    Im here in alaska and our winters are fairly brutal.
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    Here's some build pics of bonding in the latch and hinge hardware. I use CF for reinforcing the back of the hood frame, these hoods are definitely the best design out there.
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    ak_ef9 wrote:
    How do these hold up on longevity?

    Im here in alaska and our winters are fairly brutal.


    Clearcoat protects the CF from moisture absorption. The finish will last the same amount of time as a normal body panel. Also, the clear is thick enough to be sanded and buffed later down the road.
  • miniwhlminiwhl Band Wagon
    What's the latest word on this project? Have any hoods been made beyond the one pre-trimmed one in the kitchen? Love to have one.
  • MrM3MrM3 Council Member
    I believe there are three made, there may be more that I don't know about though.
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    Yeah my kitchen is really nice you should see the woman who cooks in there... I make composites for a living, this is a side project for fun. If you want a hood I will make you one.
  • 1988rt1988rt Senior Wagonist
    How about a carbon hood for an 86 wagon
  • price still the same for hoods? wasnt the hoods around 500?


    thanks
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    $599 + shipping
  • Wow. The Hoods are really good looking! I may set aside cash and pick one up!
  • josephisjoejosephisjoe New Wagonist
    hopefully ordering 2 sometime in january, i got a buddy who wanted a cf hood but was heartbroken when i told him they didnt make em
    beautiful work and will you be making other cf parts? (fenders and such?)
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    Here's a pic of a carbon reinforced hood frame for the newest project, a k20 powered wagon!



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  • Nice Hood!!
  • cmercecmerce New Wagonist
    Thanks man, more pictures to come soon!
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