GT500 Conversion Question
11-14-2011, 04:03 PM
#11
11-14-2011, 06:29 PM
#12
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 22
Ok so definitely go with the pre-cut, where did you get your hood? I see a lot of sites that advertise that they have it or one that resembles a super snake hood but I'm not sure where to get the best deal with an authentic hood that is not some piece of junk.
11-14-2011, 07:04 PM
#13
I ordered mine through Hillbank Motorsports. They're an authorized Shelby parts dealer, and it was slightly cheaper through them rather than a direct order with Shelby (like $50 if I recall)
11-15-2011, 04:01 PM
#14
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 22
Ok I just checked it out and it looks like its the same super snake hood I was looking at from shelbystore.com so I guess ill just compare the prices and go with whichever one is cheaper. Did you have any problems fitting it?
11-15-2011, 04:38 PM
#15
The only real issue was figuring out a clean way to mount the metal grilles. Shelby provides them with a set of regular nuts and bolts but the only way to use that would be to drill right through the top of the hood and have exposed bolt heads (I have seen a couple actual Super Snakes,mod shop built ones I believe, done just that way, looks like a$$). The other option almost as bad imho) is a lot of shops just glue the grilles in with automotive panel adhesive. Better than ugly screws, but it would make removing the grilles if they ever need a paint refresh near impossible.
I hunted and hunted and came up with these: Click Bond Studs designed for aircraft builders
http://www.theflightshop.com/Cataspx15.html
The CB4000 on that site (a stainless threaded stud with the base encased in fibreglass) is PERFECT for mounting the grilles. Each stud even comes with a little jig that clamps it until the adhesive dries. Once that's done, you just dremel off one bit of the circular base that overhangs the grille opening a hair, and you have perfectly mounted grilles with super strong attachments, removable if needed and no unsightly screws showing on the top of the hood.
Last edited by Torch_Vert; 11-15-2011 at 04:48 PM.
11-22-2011, 03:43 PM
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Florida
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Ok so it looks like I have to decide on double sided tape or those bond studs, (By the way thanks for the link and detailed info, very helpful) and yeah shelby store was the other place I was looking at. Between Hillbank and shelby store its the same price so now I just have to put in the bezels, the grille and the heat extractors and see what the best price is. Gotta say im excited to start. 09CS talked to you, love the mustang.
11-22-2011, 05:19 PM
#19
Ok so it looks like I have to decide on double sided tape or those bond studs, (By the way thanks for the link and detailed info, very helpful) and yeah shelby store was the other place I was looking at. Between Hillbank and shelby store its the same price so now I just have to put in the bezels, the grille and the heat extractors and see what the best price is. Gotta say im excited to start. 09CS talked to you, love the mustang.
