Hey boys and girls..
Doing my best to stay quarantined..
Thought I would give my cuda hood inserts a little resto..
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They should have carried these into 69! Sexy!
That's why our 69 hood is using a 73-76 dart sport scoop. Livens it up a bit.
I have a question. I have a 68 340-S and my inserts look nearly identical to yours except there is a deep red paint in the recess below the 340-S. In nearly every photo I have seen it is greyish silver like yours, but I did see one shot in a ad that showed a dark color. Are mine repainted (no other indication) or did these comes several ways from the factory?
Hey Steve thanks.. yes I've always liked the 68 hood.. I should have the other insert finished today. Maybe I'll post another picture..Nice work Darren, those are gorgeous!
In my opinion in 69 they dropped the ball, the hood is way too plain. Hood inserts definitely needed. I tossed some 2nd gen hoods years back, I should have kept 69. Would like to have "modified" one.
Be well and safe!
Hi BobHey Darren, I tried to P.M. you but your in-box is full. If you have the time please P.M. me or open up your in-box.
Thanks
Bob
Hi Bob.Hi Darren I still can not P.M. you, still says your in box is full. I just wanted to know what kind or brand of paint you are using on those inserts, they look great. My 68 inserts are all chrome, were your's the same way? and if they were how did you prep the chrome so the paint would stick?
Thanks
Bob
My pictures are not the best. Maybe this one will show color scheme beter. You can see the 2 little fake bolts are painted black.Hi Darren I still can not P.M. you, still says your in box is full. I just wanted to know what kind or brand of paint you are using on those inserts, they look great. My 68 inserts are all chrome, were your's the same way? and if they were how did you prep the chrome so the paint would stick?
Thanks
Bob
I was thinking of a light scuff with a scotch bright pad, but never did , just used the wax and grease remover ( paint prep) and shot the paint.. it went on real good .Did you do a lite sand on the chrome or just the wax and grease remover?
Bob
Wow... they look AWESOME!I finished the other insert lastnight..
Pictures are not the best but they look great.. very happy with the turnout.
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Thanks Bob.. it gives the car a whole different look I find..Your other one turned out great. Nice job.
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Bob
Hi Steve..Nice job! Did you clear coat as well?
Hi DarrenI finished the other insert lastnight..
Pictures are not the best but they look great.. very happy with the turnout.
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