40 ford fiberglass hood

MONSTER MIKE · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject: 40 ford fiberglass hood

I'm looking for a 40 ford front hood for a type 1. I know there is a fiberglass kit out there somewhere, but I'm done looking. Can you help a brother out, and if you know of a manufacturer let me know. thanks, Mike.

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BL3Manx · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:49 pm Post subject:

Here is the hood. Its missing the lower section and the grill. You could probably fabricate that part.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=682083

63ziggy · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:23 pm Post subject:

BGW Spectre makes hood conversions etc.

The one in the sale ad would be a 36

The 39-40 is a different style

never dealt with the company. They are still in business. google and you will hit their web site.

toughest part about finding one for sale is shipping issue. I watched for 2-3 yrs before finding one while on a business trip about 4 hrs from home. fortunately, I had driven my truck. I found it on Craigslist. sometimes one pops on the Volksrods web site

good luck and hope you locate one. they are pricey new

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plasticman1432 · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:56 pm Post subject:

MONSTER MIKE · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:57 pm Post subject:

got it, Thanks very much.

andk5591 · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 4:30 am Post subject:

BGW Spectre still makes/sells them - I got one about 2 years ago. Took a while (figure a couple months), had some minor freight damage (packing was not real good). If you want it to look good and the grill to fit, plan on 40-80 hours to get it presentable, but not perfect by any means. Big dips in the fiberglass and the grill opening isnt even close. The grill mounting takes a lot of work - I probably spent 20 hours grinding and polishing the grill to get the pieces to fit together better. Not even close to perfect. But to get a new one, they are the only game in town. The chrome trim and bullnose they sell is a joke - I have 2 sitting on my shelf that I can't use unless I spent a couple days grinding and fitting, then having to sand and polish it out or get it plated.

And what is sad is that the BGW was much nicer than another one that I had - unknown manufacturer.

If you want a hood seal - you need to do this custom - I used hollow core universal half round foam automotive weatherstrip.

Also - there are ones for supers and standards - not a "one size fits all". The best one I ever saw was actually made from plastic with a proper lip for the hood seal and a really nice grill. but was made in the 70s.

If you are doing a rat, then its not that big of a deal. All depends what you want. Sorry for the bad news.
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vw_hank · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:17 am Post subject:

3-4 weeks ago there was one about 3 blocks from my house in some ones front yard with A for sale sine on it..
It's the other way then I normally come & go so I dont know if its still there or not? I always thought the kits looked A little dumb, But at the same time thought it would be sweet for A volks rod.. seeing the pics above id say I was right,,, those cars are sweet!!!!!!!!!
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MONSTER MIKE · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:28 am Post subject:

Yeah, I've been on the BGW web site and sent in a price request. Wow 600 clams for a new hood. We'll see what happens it is my next project so there is no rush. Thanks for all the input.
By the way, ill post a pic of my last project soon. I think you guys are gonna like it.
Thanks again, Mike[/url]

GTBRADLEY · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 7:13 am Post subject:

I may know someone in San Jose that has one. I sent him a note to check for you.
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andk5591 · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:24 am Post subject:

The mistake I made was thinking that the BGW was going to be a lot better than the one I had. There were a few areas that were better (the hood bracket for one - but with some metal and fiberglass, you can beef one up) If you find one that is half decent, but the fit isnt great, its easier to fix it than go through the grief with BGW. Good luck.
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:50 am Post subject:

Hey this sounds familiar. I advised he would get more support for his request over here.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482906&highlight=

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1161581
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BL3Manx · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:42 am Post subject:

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:10 am Post subject:

EverettB · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:19 am Post subject:

Moderator notes:
The duplicate thread above was removed.

You are correct it is sort of an ad but we do allow people to ask who manufacturers items if they think they can be bought new and are unable to locate a source themselves.
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:37 am Post subject:

MONSTER MIKE · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:36 am Post subject:

Hey fellas, I want to say thanks for the help. Even though I ruffled the feathers of a couple of cocks by posting my request for help.
Never the less, Thanks again.

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andk5591 · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 3:59 am Post subject:

Curt Brennan

Gents,
Over the many years I've been restoring old cars.....ANY CARS, I go to Craigslist and post in the "Auto Parts" section a "WANTED" ad. I simply put "Wanted:" and then what I'm looking for.....I ALWAYS get a reply or two, no matter what I'm looking for. There's ALWAYS someone who has one hanging up in their garage or barn or somebody who knows somebody out there who has one. And MANY times I've had guys sell me the parts CHEAP because they've been waiting for the "right person" to come along and want to put it on THEIR car. Give it a try.....I've found LOTS of rare and needed parts this way!
Curt in Oregon

Willy5 · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:06 am Post subject: Ford hood for VW

I got a quote from BGW Spectre. Their 40 Ford Deluxe VW hood is $750. Tack on shipping and handling (box and crate) of $300 or more with their carrier (I guess), or the $500+ and $650+ UPS and Fed Ex quoted me and you've got a new look. Or you could buy a hood medallion for ?? and learn to love the aerodynamic lines you have in the classic factory look! Too many dollars for me!

trollsandgoblins31 · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: 40 ford fiberglass hood

old thread but im looking for one so if anyone has one shoot me a pm or email me please i perfer the superbeetle front but what ever comes up. thanks....


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