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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 12:09 PM
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Default custom under hood kit

I hated the look of the insulation blanket under my hood and spent a few weeks creating this stainless steel kit with custom logo.

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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 12:16 PM
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Looks great!
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 04:23 PM
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Details? How did you attach them to the hood? Are these custom made that you made? Or did you got it from somewhere... it looks great.
Old Aug 9, 2015 | 04:35 PM
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I made it myself. Although it would have saved me a lot of time if someone sold a kit like this, but none can be found...
Old Aug 10, 2015 | 07:25 AM
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Did you happen to take pictures as you went? A DIY thread on this would be sweet. I like it a lot!
Old Aug 10, 2015 | 10:21 AM
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That is a fantastic look! Great Job!
Old Aug 10, 2015 | 03:14 PM
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I tried a variety of materials over the past month. Aluminum, steel, different gauges, methods of cutting, materials to mount on the car... as far as a how to- it would be a long list of what not to do... as there were several failures along the way that finally led to this result. I really like it and was curious if I was the only person that wished someone would make something like this.
Old Aug 10, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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Nice work, I'm sure it took a lot of your time to get the panels exactly right too.

And beautiful Xcharger. Wish I could get it to fit the 3.7, I miss that "X-scream"
Old Aug 15, 2015 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JimC
Nice work, I'm sure it took a lot of your time to get the panels exactly right too.

And beautiful Xcharger. Wish I could get it to fit the 3.7, I miss that "X-scream"
Thanks man, can't tell you how many times your posts were important in the building of my car.
Old Aug 15, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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Looks nice. I don't think I've ever seen that before on a mustang.
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