Motor City Mold Hoods Are Back! VetteNuts now owns the molds!
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05 Wreck (01-11-2018)
01-11-2018, 07:21 AM
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01-11-2018, 10:39 AM
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Well, shoot...I didn't realize how old this thread actually was and didn't know that it had been a while that there was an update. Didn't mean to put anyone on the spot!
01-11-2018, 01:36 PM
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Just had a quick call with Marc. Super cool guy. I think he will be chiming in here shortly, but the short version is that they are still looking for the right company to work with on using the molds to make the hoods again. I know a little bit about hood manufacturing, just enough to know that getting them exactly right is critical but difficult. I am hoping that Marc can find a solution because you guys are right, those hoods are terrific looking. Not too crazy, not too subtle.
I am going to try to head down there soon and check out the shop and maybe get an interview with Marc for my Podcast (see link in sig). Should be fun.
I am going to try to head down there soon and check out the shop and maybe get an interview with Marc for my Podcast (see link in sig). Should be fun.
01-11-2018, 03:20 PM
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Just had a quick call with Marc. Super cool guy. I think he will be chiming in here shortly, but the short version is that they are still looking for the right company to work with on using the molds to make the hoods again. I know a little bit about hood manufacturing, just enough to know that getting them exactly right is critical but difficult. I am hoping that Marc can find a solution because you guys are right, those hoods are terrific looking. Not too crazy, not too subtle.
I am going to try to head down there soon and check out the shop and maybe get an interview with Marc for my Podcast (see link in sig). Should be fun.
I am going to try to head down there soon and check out the shop and maybe get an interview with Marc for my Podcast (see link in sig). Should be fun.
01-12-2018, 01:46 PM
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How long has it been now waiting for this hood to be made by VetteNuts ... 2 1/2 years?
Jeeeze, it didn't even take Lockheed Martin 2 1/2 years to find a primary sub-contractor and manufacture F-16 main wing components.
Shakes head ...
Jeeeze, it didn't even take Lockheed Martin 2 1/2 years to find a primary sub-contractor and manufacture F-16 main wing components.
Shakes head ...
01-12-2018, 04:00 PM
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2 1/2 long years and still no manufacturer to make a hood !
This is not like trying to build the space shuttle.
This is not like trying to build the space shuttle.
01-31-2018, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
How long has it been now waiting for this hood to be made by VetteNuts ... 2 1/2 years?
Jeeeze, it didn't even take Lockheed Martin 2 1/2 years to find a primary sub-contractor and manufacture F-16 main wing components.
Shakes head ...
Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
2 1/2 long years and still no manufacturer to make a hood !
This is not like trying to build the space shuttle.
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01-31-2018, 09:43 AM
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Yello95 ... Tell us ... Are you somehow affiliated with VetteNuts? ... Seems like I hit a little nerve with you.
01-31-2018, 02:22 PM
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I will update everyone with more details in the next 48hrs. I would do it now but im stepping out of the shop to pick up a C5.
We are making progress!!!
We are making progress!!!
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Originally Posted by Turbo
Yello95 ... Tell us ... Are you somehow affiliated with VetteNuts? ... Seems like I hit a little nerve with you.
01-31-2018, 09:39 PM
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You can't imagine it because you have no clue what it involves...I have instructed Marc to update you poor souls, within 24 hours, who can't imagine how easy it is to make the hoods...I am instructing him to make the hoods for $300 plus free shipping and free painting of your choice of colors
Yes, my nerves are now shot...Marc works for me and I have instructed him to give all concerned an update within the next 48 hours. Thanks for asking...now i'm going to make a Bourbon and Coke to settle my struck little nerve...
Yes, my nerves are now shot...Marc works for me and I have instructed him to give all concerned an update within the next 48 hours. Thanks for asking...now i'm going to make a Bourbon and Coke to settle my struck little nerve...
01-31-2018, 09:44 PM
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Jeeeze...heres a thought...since you fly or use to fly planes, you may have some pull with Lockheed Martin and you could get them to have the MCM carbon fiber vacuum extracted hood made within 2 weeks and have them give you a $cut$...You could be their spokesperson...I bet you could sell 10,000+ hoods in a months time...
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Fixing a car from scratch is not even close to hand making and vacuum extraction process...not even close but kudos to you for what you have done...
My post WAS to lighten up with some humor...congrats on your skills...keep up the good work
BTW...I have a C3
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Jeeeze...heres a thought...since you fly or use to fly planes, you may have some pull with Lockheed Martin and you could get them to have the MCM carbon fiber vacuum extracted hood made within 2 weeks and have them give you a $cut$...You could be their spokesperson...I bet you could sell 10,000+ hoods in a months time...