MRT 1968 Style Hood
12-03-2008, 11:41 AM
#71
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well, i was reading a thread about the mrt catted h-pipe and when i went to mrt's website to check the h-pipe out more, i noticed a 'new product': a 1968 style hood for s197s. this thing looks awesome, but i havent been able to find many pictures on it (it might be too new for many pics). so, if any of you know of someone (or if you) have this hood, post pics please 
i would imagine a bunch of us would like to see this hood at all of its angles. i've been wanting to mod my car to look more retro, and this hood would be a perfect addition (now i just need the money to buy it)
here is the link for the hood on mrt's site, and below it the only real 'pic' i could find (which was on mrt's site):
http://store.mrt-direct.com/1968stylehood.html
i would imagine a bunch of us would like to see this hood at all of its angles. i've been wanting to mod my car to look more retro, and this hood would be a perfect addition (now i just need the money to buy it)here is the link for the hood on mrt's site, and below it the only real 'pic' i could find (which was on mrt's site):
http://store.mrt-direct.com/1968stylehood.html
12-03-2008, 11:46 AM
#72
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Looks Great. I have thought of doing that for the longest time. I figured it would look really close to the GT-500 front end without having to buy headlight, absorbers, etc.
Outstanding, this is now back on my want list. Although I am partial to the steeda cowl induction hood.
Outstanding, this is now back on my want list. Although I am partial to the steeda cowl induction hood.
12-03-2008, 08:26 PM
#74
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Illinois
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Damn your car looks great, I love the subtle touches like the Parnelli bumper and the A-47 sideview mirrors. I have been looking at this bumper for some time but I think you just put me over the edge, and I might have to pull the trigger on this ASAP. I bought a GT500 lip a few days ago so I think I am going to try to mount it up to the Parnelli front. Looking at your bumper, do think it would mount properly?
Also, do you know if you can run the Ford Racing GT500 brake cooling ducts do the fog openings on this bumper?
And one last thing, how much did it cost to get your bumper painted? I know it varies by geographic region and what kind of shop you go to but in general, how much would you expect it to be?
Thanks for all of the great pictures.
Also, do you know if you can run the Ford Racing GT500 brake cooling ducts do the fog openings on this bumper?
And one last thing, how much did it cost to get your bumper painted? I know it varies by geographic region and what kind of shop you go to but in general, how much would you expect it to be?
Thanks for all of the great pictures.
The front fascia comes with a chin spoiler though. I bought it all in one big kit through Stage 3 Motorsports. It even came with a chrome accent that goes around the stock grille. I wasn’t able to use it because of the CDC grille that I have. http://www.stage3motorsports.com/pro...ascia_Kit.html
The two holes, that I currently have the driving lights in, originally came with two grilles that match the lower grille. I’m sure you could get some kind of brake cooling ducts to work. You might again want to contact Saleen.
As for the cost of getting the bumper painted, I think I was able to get a good deal. I paid between $300 to $400, but that also included getting the duck tail painted.
I hope I was able to answer all your questions. If you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
12-03-2008, 08:43 PM
#76
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The MRT hood is functional - and the heat vents have the turn signals as found on the original 1968 hood. The windshield washer is mounted in the cowl so it is hidden from sight.
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