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Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:13 pm

stock hood, lexan windshield with the gauges in the windshield.

i felt like being different :)

Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:56 am

That car must have one hell of a narrow beam to tuck 5 spokes like that! :shock:
And I agree with keeping the hood. It's different and cool as an oldschool aftermarket piece.

Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:59 pm

If it were mine, I would ditch that hood because I think it looks stupid as fuck. I would take the gauges and install them in the radio hole which is already hacked to shit. I'd probably take a thick sheet of aluminum, cut holes in it for the gauges, then shape it nicely and stick it over the dash to cover that horrible radio hole. And then I'd put the radio in the glovebox and call it a day. Also, if you're going to run such a narrowed beam, you're going to have to lower the car about a foot to make it look decent.

You asked for opinions, so there it is.

Oh, and like someone said, if you decide to keep the Mulholland hood, you should at least paint a stock one along side it, so that when you come to your senses it'll be easy to fix your bug.

Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:20 pm

HerrrKafer wrote: That car must have one hell of a narrow beam to tuck 5 spokes like that! :shock: [img]

It might not looked so Tucked if it was lowered..

Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:58 pm

RoachGhia wrote: If it were mine, I would ditch that hood because I think it looks stupid as fuck. I would take the gauges and install them in the radio hole which is already hacked to shit. I'd probably take a thick sheet of aluminum, cut holes in it for the gauges, then shape it nicely and stick it over the dash to cover that horrible radio hole. And then I'd put the radio in the glovebox and call it a day. Also, if you're going to run such a narrowed beam, you're going to have to lower the car about a foot to make it look decent.

You asked for opinions, so there it is.

Oh, and like someone said, if you decide to keep the Mulholland hood, you should at least paint a stock one along side it, so that when you come to your senses it'll be easy to fix your bug.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Now thats why I love this place :lol: "mulholland" :lol: thats just good comedy. That radio hole is going to be fixed hence the BODY and paint comment in my first post. Just waiting on my drop spindles to get it down more, as its already rubbing the back of my modified headlight buckets... and I'm married with 2 young kids so my senses are LONG gone. :?

Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:28 pm

oldbugs wrote: RoachGhia wrote: If it were mine, I would ditch that hood because I think it looks stupid as fuck. I would take the gauges and install them in the radio hole which is already hacked to shit. I'd probably take a thick sheet of aluminum, cut holes in it for the gauges, then shape it nicely and stick it over the dash to cover that horrible radio hole. And then I'd put the radio in the glovebox and call it a day. Also, if you're going to run such a narrowed beam, you're going to have to lower the car about a foot to make it look decent.

You asked for opinions, so there it is.

Oh, and like someone said, if you decide to keep the Mulholland hood, you should at least paint a stock one along side it, so that when you come to your senses it'll be easy to fix your bug.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Now thats why I love this place :lol:

right on! You asked for opinions, so I laid them down for you. Glad to be of service! :D

Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:00 am

IMO I think a stock hood would look better once everything is finished on that car. If I know you, that car's going to be nice someday; and once you've painted it that guage scoop is going to stick out like a sore thumb.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:18 am

I like the hood. Better than modifying the dash, because if you change your mind you just swap hoods.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:48 am

79SuperVert wrote: I like the hood. Better than modifying the dash, because if you change your mind you just swap hoods.

The dash is already modified. take a closer look at the pictures.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:06 am

Well, yes the dash was hacked but at least that space could be used for the radio, and the rest of the dash left alone by keeping the gauges in the pod on the hood.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:18 am

79SuperVert wrote: Well, yes the dash was hacked but at least that space could be used for the radio, and the rest of the dash left alone by keeping the gauges in the pod on the hood.

Or, like I suggested in my opinion, the gauges could be put into the radio hole, thereby NOT cutting up the dash any more than it already is. So what was your point again, or did you just fail to comprehend what I was saying?

Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:34 pm

RoachGhia wrote: 79SuperVert wrote: Well, yes the dash was hacked but at least that space could be used for the radio, and the rest of the dash left alone by keeping the gauges in the pod on the hood.

Or, like I suggested in my opinion, the gauges could be put into the radio hole, thereby NOT cutting up the dash any more than it already is. So what was your point again, or did you just fail to comprehend what I was saying?

Yes, oh, yes, you are right. Forgive me for not comprehending your point the first time around. Thank you for pointing out my dimness. My very existence fades into nothingness in the brilliance of your shining wit and wisdom.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:41 pm

79SuperVert wrote: RoachGhia wrote: 79SuperVert wrote: Well, yes the dash was hacked but at least that space could be used for the radio, and the rest of the dash left alone by keeping the gauges in the pod on the hood.

Or, like I suggested in my opinion, the gauges could be put into the radio hole, thereby NOT cutting up the dash any more than it already is. So what was your point again, or did you just fail to comprehend what I was saying?

Yes, oh, yes, you are right. Forgive me for not comprehending your point the first time around. Thank you for pointing out my dimness. My very existence fades into nothingness in the brilliance of your shining wit and wisdom.

Don't cry about it. Just learn and move on.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:12 pm

oldbugs wrote: OK, the hood stays!..... Oh and Deadendvw, it already has a ah...er..um....yea theres a few ponies inside... 8) :wink: . I like the idea of painting both too. Thanks

Glad to see youre keeping the hood. I shouldve checked your gallery before opening my mouth. :oops:

Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:13 pm

Roachghia, it's unnecessary to be condescending when someone doesn't pick up on a point you make. Nonetheless I should have just admitted I missed your point. Sorry for the childish reaction.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:57 pm

79SuperVert wrote: Roachghia, it's unnecessary to be condescending when someone doesn't pick up on a point you make. Nonetheless I should have just admitted I missed your point. Sorry for the childish reaction.

Maybe you need to just calm down a little bit.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:20 pm

RoachGhia wrote: Maybe you need to just calm down a little bit.

This is true.

Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:30 pm

Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:52 pm

Fab4Fan wrote:

Much better...and nice photoshop!!

Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:13 pm

I like that!! Much better with the blue hood!!