AFGMOTO1978 Build Thread by afgmoto1978

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Finished the oil cooler mounting, need to get the oil thermostat tied in and then the hood vented. Should have gone with Setrab oil cooler from the beginning, would have saved me a lot of hassle.

3-19-2007

I was able to start on the modification of my hood. Need to cut out the support structure, form the lip and then weld on a new support structure. I also got a hood pin assembly and will be putting that in too. 

3/26/07

Support structure off and planning on how I will make the new support structure. 

3/27/07

Started the process of forming the front lip and made a template of the curvature I need to follow for the support structure. Will be making a support frame before I finish the top surface. Need to remove the exposed support frame under the new lip now. 

3-30-2007

Framework being laid out on the hood.

4/1/07

Got the HID ballast mount & headlight mounting done and some of the framework for the hood done. Also Plugged up the radio antenna hole, bondo next. 

4-2-2007

Alright the frame for the hood is mostly done, just need to make closeout panels and a few other things to finish it. Turning out pretty good, not perfect, but that's to be expected without a jig. This hood will need a lot of filler to cover over the shrinkage/forming experienced from the welding. If you plan on doing something like this....DON"T....buy yourself a hood and save yourself the work and frustration. But damn it turned out awesome!

Bobbo Koski also helped me for a short time putting in the side skirts this weekend.