I make them on a per-order basis. Too busy to make them ahead of time & keep them in stock. I'm working on my VW project (not near as much as I'd like) https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/104961.html , rebuilding an engine on a '64 Dart GT (then I have to finish assembling the car/chrome), restoring a '63 Dart GT from the ground up, rebuilding the front suspension/K member & lotsa other detailing on a '75 Dart Hang Ten, & hoping to get back to work on my custom Fiero (if I ever get the 3800 SC that is supposed to have been delivered already). But I can make one at any time. PM me & I'll send you my address (need a POSTAL money order). Thanks, ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
Not sure where we're going but, no sense in being late!
I just wanted to bump this thread with some pics of my Angel vent hood finished on the DD. to show all of you what a great product this is. Great Job! D.
Thanks for that Dean. Got the daily looking good; I was checking out the pics on the Ga. club board. Monk; it's really very little that has to be cut out. Maybe I'll make a revised version (a little shorter) that eliminates that. It wouldn't look as good, though, IMO. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
Which do you most can't the least? What I most can't the least, would be do not a bad job but always a good.
I get a lot of "fairly interested" people. Most of them (about 95%) never come forward with any money, even if I go through with something like this on my end. I'd rather work on one of my far-too-far-behind eight projects than make a scoop & mold for no reason. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
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Posts: 1187 From: Beaumont, TX Registered: Dec 2007
If 5 folks sent $50 I could jump right on it. I may start on it anyway, but I have a LOT to do (with 8 projects) so it'll take longer without any money. I really need the money right now, too, as my brother has run out (been working on his cars). So I need some work or income from somewhere... ~ Paul
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Posts: 996 From: Toronto Area, Canada Registered: Feb 2002
Originally posted by MulletproofMonk: I like the way this looks, I just don't want to cut that front trunk... Beautiful though.
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Originally posted by Tha Driver: Maybe I'll make a revised version (a little shorter) that eliminates that.
I initially was thinking that would be excellent because I don't want to cut my Fiero's front trunk opening either (even if it's easy to do), but I thought it only prudent to first ask you to clarify specifically what you were referring to when you said the revised version could be made a "a little shorter."
I've always assumed that you'd been referring to the vent opening having a shallower depth to it --- that is, not having as tall a vent opening as it has had in the past --- but I thought it best that I'd confirm that with you first, rather than assume I truly knew what you meant when you said a revised version could be made that is "a little shorter."
By the way, I've always thought that everything else about your hood vent design --- where it's located on the Fiero's hood, the two small curves at the lowermost part of the vent opening which nicely mirror the small curves of the lowermost part of the Fiero's headlight doors, and even the small lip surrounding your hood vent's opening --- all look to me like they purposefully were designed to be there in the first place, something I think is exemplified nicely in whodeanie's photo, below:
I initially was thinking that would be excellent because I don't want to cut my Fiero's front trunk opening either (even if it's easy to do), but I thought it only prudent to first ask you to clarify specifically what you were referring to when you said the revised version could be made a "a little shorter."
I've always assumed that you'd been referring to the vent opening having a shallower depth to it --- that is, not having as tall a vent opening as it has had in the past --- but I thought it best that I'd confirm that with you first, rather than assume I truly knew what you meant when you said a revised version could be made that is "a little shorter."
The front part will remain the same depth. I'd have to shorten the back by about 4 inches to not interfere with the "trunk" gasket. EDIT: It would take more than 4" - not sure if it'd look good at all that short. May still come up with alternatives, though. Thinking of raising the whole area a little...
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Originally posted by project34: By the way, I've always thought that everything else about your hood vent design --- where it's located on the Fiero's hood, the two small curves at the lowermost part of the vent opening which nicely mirror the small curves of the lowermost part of the Fiero's headlight doors, and even the small lip surrounding your hood vent's opening --- all look to me like they purposefully were designed to be there in the first place, something I think is exemplified nicely in whodeanie's photo, below:
Thanks. As I've said before, I made it to look right (with all the features you mentioned plus the little lips on each side of the opening) as #1 priority. A shorter one will not look quite as good, but I understand the folks that don't want to cut the sheetmetal - in spite of the fact that even if you don't seal it back up it doesn't hurt. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
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Bump: need work/money at this time so if anyone wants a hood vent let me know. I'm also working on 1/4s with MR2 "scoops", & some Firebird-based fender vents. Paul
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Posts: 1466 From: Star City, AR, USA Registered: Sep 2010
Any chance to verify if the roof glass will fit on the stock perches in the front compartment with your vent? If not, do you see any easy way to mod the stock glass perch locations to make it work?
Any chance to verify if the roof glass will fit on the stock perches in the front compartment with your vent? If not, do you see any easy way to mod the stock glass perch locations to make it work?
Thanks,
Charlie
OK I finally checked & the glass is just a little too close to work without further mods. May be able to move the front mounts down a tad, if it clears the spare. Will it fit in the trunk? ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
Again, I know you're not supposed to cross-post, but this is directly related to this thread (as it is others).
I suppose I could make it more legit by mentioning that the Version 2.0 hood vent is ready to pull the mold, & it doesn't require you to cut the sheetmetal & the sunroof will fit.
The new website is up! There is a new URL - http://angelonearth.net/customfiberglass/ - but the old link has a redirect for those that bookmarked it. Old link: http://angelonearth.net/customfiberglass.html In fact, I'd appreciate it if a few folks would check back with me on a few things, since I don't have all my computers hooked up for testing: Go to the old link. 1) Did the redirect work? 2) Did the page display properly? 3) Did the photo script open in a trick little window when you clicked on a thumbnail? 4) What did you think of the site? Easy to navigate? Everything clear to understand (downloads & such)? Look good? Please tell me your operating system, browser (& version), & perhaps your screen resolution. THANKS! ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
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Thanks, There seems to be some interest in it. At least I've sold 2 so far which is better than the ONE "Driven Visions" louver that I've sold after about 60 hours of R&D & a $500 investment in materials... ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
I just wanted to bump this thread with some pics of my Angel vent hood finished on the DD. to show all of you what a great product this is. Great Job! D.
man i realy like that it is deep enough to let the radiator flow out it
man i realy like that it is deep enough to let the radiator flow out it
That is the original one with which you have to cut 2" of the trunk sheetmetal. The version 2.0 actually has a bigger hole & you don't have to cut the sheetmetal. Check the website for details. They do allow some serious airflow. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
