Jeep CJ, YJ,TJ and Land Cruiser FJ 40 plastic hoods. Ready to ship $325.00 Clear and
$425 Smoke Give me a call.

Price was $240.00 but the first batch of hoods broke very easily. We are now making them out of Lexan and they are holding up very well.

Trent Fabrication
530 581 2090

2 These hoods come covered in white plastic but are clear and ready to paint.

Cruiser guys hood are coming soon.

Cruiser guys hood are coming soon.

if the price is ~$240, PLEASE put me down for the first one....

Cool :)

Where'd ya get them from??

if the price is ~$240, PLEASE put me down for the first one....
ya at 240 count me in to

Cool :)

Where'd ya get them from??

Most likely BR Tech Racing in Wyoming.
They are really nice but not polycarbonate.

Still, a nice product and a good price.

That's right they are not polycarbonate but they are ready to ship today.

... but they are ready to ship today.

excellent....I'll be ordering over my lunch hour...

(dammit, put another coat of paint on my old POS hood last night too....oh well, at least no primer work this time!!)

Is that price to your door?

That's right they are not polycarbonate but they are ready to ship today.

Not to sound to dumb, but what is the difference between the two?

Polycarbonate and lexan are stronger than the plastic that these hoods are made of. The material used to make these hoods is like that used to make coke bottles. I have not yet tested mine but I know that coke bottles are very durable.

Just to clarify I have CJ, YJ, and TJ jeep hoods ready to ship. The Cruiser Hoods are still in the works. I will post up pics as soon as they are done.

did some researching online today....per a website I was on, plastic is not as strong as polycarb, but is more scratch resistant and has more clarity. Poly carb doesn't resist scratches as well, is not as clear as plastic, but gains in the strength....

neither is as clear as glass...thot this was odd...hopefully Trent can confirm my web findings (we all know how accurate the interweb is!)

Thanks for the callback Trent, I'd be more than happy to post the first pic of those hoods once it's installed on my rig :D

Thanks for the info. I will be calling tomorrow to place my order for a TJ hood.

Ken

How do they stand up to heat? Hot V8 under the hood :)

The hoods are made by a sled based company that makes replacement plastis for sledcross and hill climbing mod sleds. I would be willing to be my skidoo's 800 is hotter under the hood then a V8. If you had a really close spot you could put advesive heat tape to be safe. I really wouldn't think you would need it with properly installed hood pin and zeus etc. Tom

Oh man. One more thing I gotta get. :D

Ed

I look forward to seeing one up close and post a pic of it on the TJ when it get's in. :)

Ken

How will these hoods hold up to highway speeds? Will they flap in the wind/how flexible are they?

We don't have one yet on one of are rigs but we will follow up with trail test pics soon. If you run your hinges and two hood pins I would be willing to wager it will stay down fine. My sled's geared down and tops out at 80-90... how fast does you crawler go on the street?

120-130 at least..

:flipoff2:

mine tops out at 80ish. I just dont want the corners to flap like a fuckin bird on trhe road.

For those interested other hoods we have seen are about .095inch's and the plastic hoods we are selling are .1505 thick, so a bit thicker which should help with flapping. After tommorow we will have one on the tj and will clip a pic at 60mph which is top speed on the streets around the shop.

pics

mas

Cruiser hoods ready yet?

according to my voice mail yesterday, not yet :D

(thanks for the update!!)

BTW: my truck will have fresh paint by the end of the weekend, and has modeling experience....hehehe

My tj buggy has the fenders raised into the hood so I have to trim the hoop so it can fit on on the rig. I taped lines as guides and then cut with an air saw.

Next it's time to find some good paint. The first thing I tried was Dupli-color van and suv paint. I like the colors. However it chips when bent to the extremes.

Use can see the chip better in this shot. Im glad I cut down my hood it gave me some scrap to test the paint.

Next I tried SEM coror coat Flexible Coating. I bent it the same amount with no cracks.

so, I guess I shouldn't have used Duplicolor on the rest of the paint on my rig...lol

Never heard of SEM, where do ya buy, and do they carry the same colors as Duplicolor?

(this will all be more fun when I'm painting my hood....soon...)

so, I guess I shouldn't have used Duplicolor on the rest of the paint on my rig...lol

Never heard of SEM, where do ya buy, and do they carry the same colors as Duplicolor?

(this will all be more fun when I'm painting my hood....soon...)

Woody I am in the same boat as you. I used duplicolor on the rest of my rig also. I like their colors. The SEM colors are not as cool. No metalic in their paint. My local paint shop said they with match the duplicolor paint, add a flexing agent and put it in rattle cans for me. I could also use a cup gun but thats alot of clean up.

Here is a link to a SEM paint websight with colors, scroll to the bottom. If anyone else might know about other paints that work good on plastic I would like to know about them. http://store.yahoo.com/yourautotrim-store/semdye.html

considering I'll likely rub as much paint off as I can get to crack, a little sanding and touchup will suite me just fine....

ETA on the Cruiser ones? I'm hopin for "in hand" by July 20!

It's been 10 days now. ANY TJ PIC'S, YET!!!

can you do / get a custom flat fender hood that is 6 inches longer?

Pics of the hood on my buggy

more pics

can you do / get a custom flat fender hood that is 6 inches longer?

I can't do custom hoods. If you want alot of them PM me.

Sweet! Something to look forward too. Btw - Just curious is your front axle a 9" or D60?

Sweet! Something to look forward too. Btw - Just curious is your front axle a 9" or D60?

D60 hp front. 35 spline 9" rear.

TFAB, any more pics of your buggy online?

[QUOTE=Bushwhacker]TFAB, any more pics of your buggy online?[/QUOTE}

Gunmetalcruz posted alot of pics of my rig over the years. I didn't join the pbb until this year because I hate computers. heres some links
http://www.off-road.com/rock/2005xrra/may05/
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=201059
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161605
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261268&page=2&pp=25
http://www.pirate4x4.com/trailreports/weroc_globe05/index.html
By the way I sell chassis built to order.

Trent, that hood looks kickass...be careful where you run it though. I saw one come apart in a rollover that shattered into big/sharp pieces and that could take someone out quick. If you're rockracing, I'd recommend you put the old hood on and run the plastic for the times you want bling...really, that thing is cool.

Trent, that hood looks kickass...be careful where you run it though. I saw one come apart in a rollover that shattered into big/sharp pieces and that could take someone out quick. If you're rockracing, I'd recommend you put the old hood on and run the plastic for the times you want bling...really, that thing is cool.

That sounds scary. I am looking into having them made out of the same plastic that dirt bike fender are made of. I want to do a few different colors. Good luck at the XRRA in Co. I can't make it, this time of year gets really crazy around the shop and thats alot of driving for a one day event.

Trent, status on the FJ40 stuff??

Dustin et al............

I think the incident you are referring to was one with which the hood was fabricated from an opaque material other than polycarbonate.
Perhaps it was acrylic; generic term for the trade name "plexiglass" or perhaps it was PET with the trade name of Vivak.

Both of these transparent "plastics" will shatter upon impact as you described in that case.

Polycarbonate, with the most common trade name from GE being Lexan, will not shatter upon impact.
It absorbs a tremendous amount of energy and dissipates it internally in the form of a rainbow of colors.
Only after repeated cycles of impact or deformation (250-300 major blows) will polycarbonate give way.

The means with which a material is formed has a lot to do with internal stresses, lower levels of physical properties(not being as strong as the resin provider claims it is), as well as a lesser lifetime of purposeful usage.

While no material is perfect, polycarbonate is used for police riot shields, hockey rink protection, mass transit windows, and architectural glazing where impact resistance is required.

As this sport and its sanctioning bodies grow, I firmly believe that this trend of replacement panels made from polycarbonate and other plastic alloys will grow accordingly.

John Runberg

I am wondering how difficult it would be to narrow one of these hoods, my buggy uses a YJ hood that is narrowed 5", I would love one of these hoods but am not sure I can use one. Anyone have thoughts on narrowing them??

Best bet for narrowing one of these hoods, would be to go ahead and cut it down the middle as needed, then allow for a means with which to attach at the cowl end as well as the grille end and allow the middle section to remain unattached.

Hood pins or dzus fasteners at each mounting point will contain the hood at these points.
The hood would be a two piece unit, allowing for easy access to a single side as required.

Hope this helps...... :p

Any updates on those that are running them?

we are heading to fordyce in the am. I'll get some shots derek has his on.

The hood is on my rig and the rig is loaded up on the trailer for a weekend of abuse. I filled my front tires up with water and I am bringing my helmet. The chances I will put the hood into some rocks are very high. Steel hoods never last me a hole trip without dents so we will see how the plastic holds up.

Cool, post up some pics when you guy's get back to let us now how it holds up. I am waiting on some feedback on real world use, before I order one. ;)

I'm interested in getting one of these, but I want to see some more pics first.

So what is the word on these hoods? Do they hold up against the rocks? Pics?

I am pulling this batch of hoods off the market. The plastic used is not holding up. I distroyed the hood that was on my rig in one day. I ordered a new batch made out of lexan and I think they will hold up better. It will be a few weeks before they are ready. The bad news is that the lexan hoods will cost a little more.

Pics

As the pics show the hood shattered into sharp dangerous pieces just like Dusin said they would. Lexan sould not do this. I will test the next batch and it shouldn't take long to see if they are going to hold up.

Let us know when they are ready.I really want one of these. :(

I was concerned on the one that got shipped to me and was broke upon arrival.

Why couldn't you get a run on these done from polycarbonate??? That would be the way to go!!!

Ken

As the pics show the hood shattered into sharp dangerous pieces just like Dusin said they would. Lexan sould not do this. I will test the next batch and it shouldn't take long to see if they are going to hold up.

:eek: Dang that looks pretty bad.

Lexan hoods should be ready in the next two weeks. The first patch will be smoke colored. Also the cruiser hoods should be ready at the same time. I am going to put one on my rig and go test it before I sell any.

Lexan hoods should be ready in the next two weeks. The first patch will be smoke colored. Also the cruiser hoods should be ready at the same time. I am going to put one on my rig and go test it before I sell any.


excellent...Cruiser stuff gonna be smoke too?

should give me at least 1 night to install prior to my Labor Day event ;)

whoa!! that was scary. . . if you have any TJ hoods left over in the thin stuff i would be interested in one. . . (to mod).
Can you quote a Lexan smoke TJ hood shipped to 30092, norcross georgia, to a business address?
Ineedarichgirlfriend@gmail.com

thanks
Chris

Just made the call today to get one on order. Shipment expected before the end of the month for the Cruiser version. This batch is smoked polycarbonate and Woody (who dat) gets the first one!

As far as paint, when I painted my trucks mirrors to match the body, I used a plastic primer. It was clear and the 2 stage paint stuck to it very nicely. Looking forward to running this awesome and long awaited product.

Lexan hoods should be ready in the next two weeks. The first patch will be smoke colored. Also the cruiser hoods should be ready at the same time. I am going to put one on my rig and go test it before I sell any.

Hoods available yet? What is the price for a TJ hood shipped to 87144? How would auto paint hold to the hood? I have to repaint my whole jeep from a roll over so I was wondering if I can just shoot the hood when I shoot the jeep.

Lexan hoods should be ready in the next two weeks. The first patch will be smoke colored. Also the cruiser hoods should be ready at the same time. I am going to put one on my rig and go test it before I sell any.

Hoods available yet? What is the price for a TJ hood shipped to 87144? How would auto paint hold to the hood? I have to repaint my whole jeep from a roll over so I was wondering if I can just shoot the hood when I shoot the jeep.

Just made the call today to get one on order. Shipment expected before the end of the month for the Cruiser version. This batch is smoked polycarbonate and Woody (who dat) gets the first one!

As far as paint, when I painted my trucks mirrors to match the body, I used a plastic primer. It was clear and the 2 stage paint stuck to it very nicely. Looking forward to running this awesome and long awaited product.

Are these going to be polycarb? Or lexan? *crossing fingers waiting to hear the majic words of "polycarbonate"* :D

Are these going to be polycarb? Or lexan? *crossing fingers waiting to hear the majic words of "polycarbonate"* :D

considering Lexan is the GE trademark brand for polycarbonate, I'm not sure why it would matter.....


Got lucky after my trips this past weekend...no body damage to repair! woohoo! How's the schedule lookin Derek? ;) (I know I know...stop buggin ya...lol)

ttt

considering Lexan is the GE trademark brand for polycarbonate, I'm not sure why it would matter.....


Got lucky after my trips this past weekend...no body damage to repair! woohoo! How's the schedule lookin Derek? ;) (I know I know...stop buggin ya...lol)

The schedule is looking bad. The finish date just got pushed back two more weeks. Keep buggin me.

thanks for the call/update last week.....nice to be kept in the loop! (and, while I STILL think the polycarb is the best material, having a "guaranteed rollover" hood for certain weekends might be nice too.... ;) )

I'll be nice and not bug ya again until after Labor Day :D

The schedule is looking bad. The finish date just got pushed back two more weeks. Keep buggin me.

Bummer, guess is shouldn't get myself so worked up! $$$ in hand waiting on the word!

How's it looking? Still on track for another week or so?

very interested in the smoked tj grill also. could you quote me a price shipped to 22193, woodbridge virginia?

Any more updates on the date?

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(I promised I'd wait until after Labor Day.....lol)

Nothing yet.

How about now? :flipoff2:

When there ready I'll take one. Just curios though what is the weight of the hood. I'm puttin the jeep on a diet to try and get down to under 5000 pnds.

When there ready I'll take one. Just curios though what is the weight of the hood. I'm puttin the jeep on a diet to try and get down to under 5000 pnds.
put my FJ40 on a diet and dropped to 3800#....5000 in a CJ outta be a breeze...

Derek, ETA????

A Lexan hood weighs about 7 or 8 lbs. As for an ETA it's out of my hands. The latest is that we are waiting for the Lexan. I am hoping that I will get them in the next two weeks. I have heard the two weeks thing before so I am not going to hold my breath. Woody you are still at the top of the list right behind Spaceghost.

I'm very interested in getting one of these for my FJ40, to see how much lighter it is than my fiberglass hood.

Woody you are still at the top of the list right behind Spaceghost.


BEHIND?? that rotten dirty bastid.... ;)

Sorry, I wrote that wrong. Woody you are 1 and Spaceghost is 2. Although you guys will probably both get your hoods at the same time.

How much are these hoods going to cost? Can you quote me a TJ hood shipped to 87144.

What's the latest on these?

:grinpimp: I'm waiting to hear how the new version comes out. I'm tired of steel hoods!

???

are you still planning on building some of these?

I am still waiting for my hoods. Sorry guys I was told six weeks when when I first ordered them. I hear that they will be ready to ship soon but I have heard that before.

Thanks. Keep us posted, and let us know.:D

I now need 2 FJ40 hoods....anything yet?

I need to get a hood soon...will yours be done soon or should i pick up something else?

Still waiting. This has been the longest six weeks of my life. I think it would have taken less time to build these things out of saw dust.

i am intrested also. whats up with your website?

I am out of town until 11/22. Hoods should be ready when I get back. My websight is under construction. If hoods are not ready when I get back I will be finding another supplier. I have already been in contact with someone that says they can handle the project.

PM me with the details when you get the chance.

(I'm hoping you have some details now!)

any new updates?

i'm guessing this is a lost cause:(

i'm guessing this is a lost cause:(

I hope not. I am still triing to get these things to the market place. I am going to give my supplier until the end of the year before I pull the plug.

I hope not. I am still triing to get these things to the market place. I am going to give my supplier until the end of the year before I pull the plug.

How long would it tke to get a diff supplier, and have them to make the hoods???

Very interested in one of these.. let me know when yuo have a idea of prices...

I am waiting for a batch of hoods right now. Last week I was told they would be ready in about a week so I hope they show up this week. Prices will be $275.00 for black, $350.00 for clear, and $450.00 for smoke.

Drop me an email when you get them. I want a black one for a YJ

JOSH

Drop me a pm or e-mail when you get some in, I'd like one for my tj.

bling-bling , chrome shop owners get ready for jeepers, since we don't know when to stop or is it that a jeep is never done? i'm willing to bet i see a lot more chrome and polished alum. with clear hoods coming out . hope to see ?them soon yj wants one......

post up some pics when you get them
and shoot me an email
ineedarichgirlfriend@gmail.com
Thanks man
Chris (i drive a tj)

I am waiting for a batch of hoods right now. Last week I was told they would be ready in about a week so I hope they show up this week. Prices will be $275.00 for black, $350.00 for clear, and $450.00 for smoke.


Any word??? drop me a Pm or Email please.

Thanks JOSH

This thread was about to fall off the page!!! How bout it???

Any Hoods in the near future???

JOSH

any chance of a narrowed hood? i would love a clear CJ hood 48" wide at the back

any chance of a narrowed hood? i would love a clear CJ hood 48" wide at the back

Not right now. I am still triing to get the standard hoods in stock.

Not right now. I am still triing to get the standard hoods in stock.

Whats the time frame now??

Id love to have one for my next Big run...

JOSH

anything?

Hoods are here. Here's a picture of the cruiser hoods.

awesome! price?

Jeep hoods are also in. Prices for hoods:
Black thrasher $275.00 (made out of trash can type plastic)
Clear $350
Smoke $450

February PBB Deal
1 Black thrasher and 1 Clear hood for $500.00
or
1 Black thrasher and 1 Smoke for $600.00

Prices do not include shipping
We ship Grayhound so know where your closest Grayhound bus station is when you call to order. 530 581 2090 9-5 Monday-Friday

Hoods look great Derek!

picture of the black YJ hood?

Do you have a package price for 1 clear and 1 smoked? Alex M and I could get them shipped the same place as a pair.

picture of the black YJ hood?

Id like to see the black YJ hood too. I would like to see one that is being bent on the side just above the tire and see how well it rebounds.

Im excited, I think this is what I have been looking for...

JOSH

Do you have a package price for 1 clear and 1 smoked? Alex M and I could get them shipped the same place as a pair.

I can't ship a YJ and TJ in one package.

got any better pictures? I'm told that there is a fender on the
FJ hoods?

folding

take 2

fold pic

another folding pic

shot of the hood with the white shipping adhesive still on and the fenders. We aren't totally happy with how the fenders came out but you can cut off or shape them accordingly.

actually, that gives the buyer the opportunity to trim to what they want.....

what's the ETA on mine? ;)

actually, that gives the buyer the opportunity to trim to what they want.....

what's the ETA on mine? ;)

It's on a bus somewhere.

:flipoff2:

:doh:

I'm sold.
Do you have a website, or do I pay you directly?

shot of the hood with the white shipping adhesive still on and the fenders. We aren't totally happy with how the fenders came out but you can cut off or shape them accordingly.


I assume that the fj fenders look the same?

uh....that IS an FJ

Derek's phone works awesome..... ;)

I'm sold.
Do you have a website, or do I pay you directly?

Call me at the shop 530 581 2090 m-f 9 to 5. I take visa and MC.
Thanks Derek

Post some pics of YJ hoods plase.

Whats the difference between the thrasher is it a lot thinner? Or what

uh....that IS an FJ

Derek's phone works awesome..... ;)


Ok, I'm stupid, thought it was a tj

Post some pics of YJ hoods plase.

Whats the difference between the thrasher is it a lot thinner? Or what

***X2***

JOSH

Post some pics of YJ hoods plase.

Whats the difference between the thrasher is it a lot thinner? Or what

Thrasher hoods are made of polyethylene. Very durable and handles heat well.

Any idea on how well a thrasher would handle cold weather?

Damit.... I want one bad. I will have to get past the projects I have now. IT will be a couple weeks and I will get it ordered. Thanks for all the info...

JOSH

thats cool man im really looking forward to seeing the pics of the black thrasher tj hood. once i get though cutting up my front end if one of these will fit im def. gonna get one!!!! i like em. and they are pretty cheap.

No fender on the YJ hood?

Either way if you'll post a black thrasher YJ pic I'll buy :D

No fender on the YJ hood?

Either way if you'll post a black thrasher YJ pic I'll buy :D

All hoods have fenders. I am getting the thrashers in next week and will post pics then.

Cant wait...

JOSH

How will these things hold up to cold weather and Daily Driving? I live in Michigan and want to put one on my DD

Hey Derek....good talking to you and good looking product!! I was a little worried about the look unitl you said that the hood lines are still normal if I just cut off the fenders...it doesn't look that way in the pic. I bet Josh and I can still smash them though:D

How will these things hold up to cold weather and Daily Driving? I live in Michigan and want to put one on my DD

I took a piece of the left over fender from a clear lexan hood a put it in the freezer for 24 hrs. The next day put it through a pounding. Stomping, bending you get the idea. It was hard to damage, the only thing I could do to hurt it was bend it in half and then stand on the fold. This produced a white line but other wise went back to its original shape.

Nice hoods Derek,
I'm going to have to pry one of those '40 hoods from your hands when I have a little more cash. I'll have to stop by and check them out next time I'm close by.

Pics of the black YJ thrasher hood yet?

Thrasher hood.

Smoke Hood.

Smoke hood

Are these in Production?

If so $ to 44256...

also, got a line on Fenders for a TJ?

Thanks,
Scott

Are these in Production?

If so $ to 44256...

also, got a line on Fenders for a TJ?

Thanks,
Scott

Yes these are in production. All hoods have fenders that can be cut off. Shipping is $50.00 to your nearest Grayhound station.
Thanks Derek
Call 530 581 2090 m-f 9-5 to order

Where are you at if we want to pickup... :D How far from Folsom

Where are you at if we want to pickup... :D How far from Folsom

Tahoe City California 7 miles from the Rubicon Trail.

do yo have a better pic of the yj thrasher hood

do yo have a better pic of the yj thrasher hood
2nd that. With the fenders removed does the hood come all the way down to the stock steel fenders?

2nd that. With the fenders removed does the hood come all the way down to the stock steel fenders?

With the fenders cut off all hoods cover the same as stock. The fenders are only to make use of the left over plastic from molding.

Hood price reduction.

New prices.

Lexan Smoke $425.00
Lexan Clear $325.00
Thrasher $225.00

Package Deals
(must be two of the same kind of hood)
1 smoke and 1 thrasher $600.00
1 clear and 1 thrasher $500.00

Hood price reduction.

New prices.

Lexan Smoke $425.00
Lexan Clear $325.00
Thrasher $225.00

Package Deals
(must be two of the same kind of hood)
1 smoke and 1 thrasher $600.00
1 clear and 1 thrasher $500.00

I`ll take 1 thrasher, do you ever come down to Folsom or go to Sac. (could meet on HWY5)... lemme know :)

-Todd

I`ll take 1 thrasher, do you ever come down to Folsom or go to Sac. (could meet on HWY5)... lemme know :)

-Todd

I will PM you next time I go off the hill.
Thanks Derek

do you have the thrasher hoods for 72 and newer CJ(long hood)? If so, do they take all of the stock mounting hardware and what material are they made of? what is price delivered to 92376? Thanks

Thrasher hoods are made of polyethylene. Very durable and handles heat well.

Stock hinges work well with these hoods. I don't know about the latch because I had to cut mine out of my rig to clear my aluminum radiator. I like to install hood pins at the same time I install a plastic hood mostly because I like the way they look.

thanks for the other info....how about the price delivered to 92376....thanks

thanks for the other info....how about the price delivered to 92376....thanks

Sorry I knew I forgot something. Shipping should be $40.00 to $50.00 to your nearest Grayhound bus station it's after 5 so I can't get an exact price. Also for the package deals two of the same kind of hood can be shipped as one.

Pix of TJ Hoods? Any chance of making them with raised fenders?

Pix of TJ Hoods? Any chance of making them with raised fenders?

The smoke hood above is a TJ hood and there are pics of the TJ hood on the first few pages of this thread. As for raised fenders molded into the hood I don't think it will happen. I could build you steel tube fenders that are raised like on my buggy. Pics on the first page of this thread.

OK- I thought that smoked one looked TJ, but kinda hard to tell on this monitor. Sweet hoods, thinkin' of trimming one up to the character line and raising the stock fenders a couple inches.

OK- I thought that smoked one looked TJ, but kinda hard to tell on this monitor. Sweet hoods, thinkin' of trimming one up to the character line and raising the stock fenders a couple inches.

Sounds like a good idea. Thats what I did on my buggy and I am suprized that more people have not done it. It gives more tire clearence and I think it looks better. The smoke hood came out really cool I can't wait to put it on my buggy with some smoke side panels.

Tfab, are you going to Moab for EJS? I'm looking to get a thrasher hood for my cj, and could meet you there.

Tfab, are you going to Moab for EJS? I'm looking to get a thrasher hood for my cj, and could meet you there.

I will be racing in the XRRA rock race on April 14th and 15. I can bring a hood out for you if you want.
Thanks Derek

You offer a cowl and grill to go with the CJ? If so how much Thanks

You offer a cowl and grill to go with the CJ? If so how much Thanks

No cowl or grill sorry. Just the hoods.

Hey Derek,

My new clear hood looks great. I know we talked about paint a little bit but I can't seem to find any good links. At this point I think I'm going to go to the auto paint shop and buy some paint with a flex agent. Do you have any other suggestions or links?

I will be racing in the XRRA rock race on April 14th and 15. I can bring a hood out for you if you want.
Thanks Derek



Yup, that gould be great. I'll call you to discuss the details.:)

Hey Derek,

My new clear hood looks great. I know we talked about paint a little bit but I can't seem to find any good links. At this point I think I'm going to go to the auto paint shop and buy some paint with a flex agent. Do you have any other suggestions or links?

This is the brand I use. SEM color coat my local auto parts store will mix custom colors and I spray it with a cup gun. They can also put it in rattle cans. Jason Berger uses Krylon Fusion. Both work good but I could not find a blue I liked in the Krylon so I had a custom SEM mixed up in Navy Blue metalic.

I went to my local Ace hardware. They had the krylon made for plastics in 30-40 different colors. I used some fine steel wool and then a good degreaser. (note: don't use brake cleaner to degrease...) The paint stuck very well and I couldn't get it to chip after about 4 hours. I'll test it again in a couple days and see if its any different.

Check out this paint job. Nice work Dustin. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=456035

A few tips for the guys painting the clear hoods. Paint the inside of the hood, it will stop the paint from scratching. DO NOT USE BRAKE CLEANER to clean your hoods, it will make the hood more brittle, mild soap and water is the best. We have had the best luck using Pactra brand paint(it's for model airplanes). Know that when you paint it, you are diminishing its flexability by at least 10%. I have been around these hoods in the snowmobile industry for the last 5-6 years, interesting to see other applications. Will they be making front fenders for 'Yotas?

A few tips for the guys painting the clear hoods. Paint the inside of the hood, it will stop the paint from scratching. DO NOT USE BRAKE CLEANER to clean your hoods, it will make the hood more brittle, mild soap and water is the best. We have had the best luck using Pactra brand paint(it's for model airplanes). Know that when you paint it, you are diminishing its flexability by at least 10%. I have been around these hoods in the snowmobile industry for the last 5-6 years, interesting to see other applications. Will they be making front fenders for 'Yotas?

I've always painted the inside. Way easier and easy to touch up.

are the narrow ones available now for a FJ?

are the narrow ones available now for a FJ?

No narrowed hoods at this time.

What about a Samurai Version???????????????

Cliff

What about a Samurai Version???????????????

Cliff

No Sami hoods. Sorry.

Anyone else running the thrasher hood? The heat has definitely distorted mine, wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same?

Anyone else running the thrasher hood? The heat has definitely distorted mine, wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same?

What motor are you running and what kind of temps?

Its a 4cyl. YJ. The temps are about 75 outside it happens when its just parked too. I'm just going to do a little bracing under it in the center and it should be fine.

Its a 4cyl. YJ. The temps are about 75 outside it happens when its just parked too. I'm just going to do a little bracing under it in the center and it should be fine.
I think Tfab is referring to engine temps.

Don't know for sure on the engine temps, but most of the warping is happening while it sits parked. I only run it every couple weekends or so, all other times it stays parked. Like 2 weekends ago, I went to Harlan, KY and it wasn't that badly warped. Looked at it this weekend, and its more warped then it was the last time I ran it. I guess I'll just try to make some sort of brace that'll make it keep its original shape.

Tfab -

Is there any chance of a EB hood or fenders from you anytime in the future?

Tfab -

Is there any chance of a EB hood or fenders from you anytime in the future?

I would like to make an Early Bronco hood but will take at least a year for that one. Liberty hoods are in the works right now.

More than one thrasher hood has warped so if any one wants to trade it a thansher toward a lexan hood give me a call.
Derek Trent
530 581 2090

Any pics of a mounted TJ hood...

hey derek please PM me a price for a TJ smoke hood... ill come pick it up, or have lumpy grab it for me!

I didn't read the whole thread, so maybe it's been mentioned, but I think you could sell a lot of XJ/MJ hoods. and, they may be cheaper to make since they're almost flat.

Don't suppose the TJ hood would match up to the YJ tub ... ?

Don't suppose the TJ hood would match up to the YJ tub ... ?

I don't know about that one. The hoods are flexable you could force it the match up it is not an exact match.

PM a price for the TJ smoke and TJ clear please

A stock TJ hood s wider than a YJ tub by about 1/2" or so on each side. And the hood hinge mounts dont line up.....

Sweet hoods!

OK then PM me a price of the YJ smoke and clear instead of the TJ. I'll just cut up the YJ grill or make my own. I saw the old thread using a stock (steel) TJ hood on the YJ and the mod's required. Wouldn't be so easy with plastic. Thanks!

Has anyone have problems while driving at highway speeds?
Does it hold up well on a daily driver?
I've been looking at these since they were first posted here.
Mike

I would like to make an Early Bronco hood but will take at least a year for that one. Liberty hoods are in the works right now.


Cool, I'll be looking forward to it. It'd be nice to shed 40-50 lbs, and not have to give up the good lunches I like so much. :D

Hi left a message with one of your employees...

keith jordon

id like to purchase a smoked hood for a '72 fj40

keithsta12@yahoo.com

thx

regards

Can thrasher hoods be painted and look reasonably well?

I still want a Lexan Clear $325.00 YJ whenever you come down the hill.
Eldo, Sac, Folsom, etc. PM me.

Has anyone have problems while driving at highway speeds?
Does it hold up well on a daily driver?
I've been looking at these since they were first posted here.
Mike


I'd like to know the same thing.

I'd like to know the same thing.

Have no probs but I have done some other things to it to keep it on like hood pins and fastners on the sides.
Here are some pics with it on my rig. I have the clear.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=266392&stc=1&d=1160087776
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=266393&stc=1&d=1160087776

Have no probs but I have done some other things to it to keep it on like hood pins and fastners on the sides.
Here are some pics with it on my rig. I have the clear.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=266392&stc=1&d=1160087776
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=266393&stc=1&d=1160087776

Hood looks good. How are the hinges and hood pins working out?

Have had no problems with the hinges and hood pins. Everything works out great. I just had to ad zerk fittings to the sides, they popped way out and they keep the sides in tight were they need to be.
I tell you what tho after getting my rig completed the hood is what I get the most comments on. Drove down main street in Moab and had people following me trying to take picturs of the hood. The hood is great. Thanks again.

I just had to ad zerk fittings to the sides, ...

I believe you meant Dzus fittings... :)

I believe you meant Dzus fittings... :)
I did, just didn't feel like looking it up. And you knew what I was talking about.

Got mine in the other day. What is the best/easiest tool for cutting the lexan?

how many hoods for a sammi run do you need?

Pm me a price for a thrasher YJ hood. I have a trick ass TPI but I dont keep it clean enough for a clear hood! i want to be able to paint the Thrasher. The engine runs about 185 to 190 on a normal basis. Should I be leary of the thrasher for melting? I would go with one of the clear hoods nad paint it but my front tires flex up into the hood and I think it would flex better than the clear hood. What do you think?

ZIP is 75093, THanks

JOSH

Pm me a price for a thrasher YJ hood. I have a trick ass TPI but I dont keep it clean enough for a clear hood! i want to be able to paint the Thrasher. The engine runs about 185 to 190 on a normal basis. Should I be leary of the thrasher for melting? I would go with one of the clear hoods nad paint it but my front tires flex up into the hood and I think it would flex better than the clear hood. What do you think?

ZIP is 75093, THanks

JOSH

I think you should paint the clear hood from the inside. Here is a pic of my new buggy with a clear hood and clear lexan side panels painted from the inside . I had stickers made in reverse and put them on from the inside before painting.

Yo D
Any date on the liberty hoods?

I think you should paint the clear hood from the inside. Here is a pic of my new buggy with a clear hood and clear lexan side panels painted from the inside . I had stickers made in reverse and put them on from the inside before painting.

Ok Trent then send me a pm for a clear hood to 75093...THanks

JOSH

Yo D
Any date on the liberty hoods?

PM sent

Ok Trent then send me a pm for a clear hood to 75093...THanks

JOSH

PM sent

Do you have LC hoods??

Do you have LC hoods??

Land Cruiser hoods are ready to go.

Can I see a picture of a cruiser hood and allso get a quote to 32566

Can I see a picture of a cruiser hood and allso get a quote to 32566

All clear hoods are $325.00 and $50.00 shipping anywhere in the lower 48.

what whould the minimum numer of sammi hoods be for you to do a run of them

what whould the minimum numer of sammi hoods be for you to do a run of them

12

YJ hood, price shipped to 80915

any plans for a toyota pu hood? mines thrashed

any plans for a toyota pu hood? mines thrashed


I am thinking about doing a 3rd gen toyota mini truck hood narrowed with fenders attached for use on buggys. If your hood is thrashed your fenders must look great.:smokin:

Nice work !!
PM to you
Mike Green

What about Samurai Hoods?

My friend has a stock YJ with a trashed hood. He wheels mild trails and it is his daily driver.

Would a thrasher hood look good with the factory paint and would it work well with factory mounting?

My friend has a stock YJ with a trashed hood. He wheels mild trails and it is his daily driver.

Would a thrasher hood look good with the factory paint and would it work well with factory mounting?


Thrasher hood dose not hold paint well. Like the name says it's for thrashin'. Your friend should get a clear hood and paint it from the inside. Hinges work fine but you need to put some sheet metal on the inside. Hood latch will not work so most people use hood pins. I use 1/4 turn fasteners on all hoods we install at the shop.

i am wondering the status on cruser hoods also

What about Samurai Hoods?

Not doing Samurai hoods at this time. If I get a deposit on 15 hoods I will get them going.

i am wondering the status on cruser hoods also

Cruiser hoods are ready to go.
$325.00 clear
$425.00 smoke

Man those smoked hoods are sexy . . . I got alot of junk on my plate, but this is on the list :smokin:

I am thinking about doing a 3rd gen toyota mini truck hood narrowed with fenders attached for use on buggys. If your hood is thrashed your fenders must look great.:smokin:


Build it I am ready for one.


Toddy

Do you have the pre-72 CJ-5 hoods?

Do you have the pre-72 CJ-5 hoods?

I do not make the CJ short hood sorry.

I saw these in person on mlk weekend and was seriously impressed! I have polycarbonate body penels on my truck. I tried to form them but without the proper tooling, they looked terrible. These hoods are awesome:smokin:

Do you have Sammy hoods?

Do you have Sammy hoods?

No sammy hoods at this time. Sorry

Is there any more word on the early bronco hood? Really interested in this one.

Is there any more word on the early bronco hood? Really interested in this one.

Full sized or narrowed? I am thinking about doing a narrowed 1 piece bronco front clip with fenders.

I am thinking about doing a 3rd gen toyota mini truck hood narrowed with fenders attached for use on buggys. If your hood is thrashed your fenders must look great.:smokin:

What about first gen hoods?

What about first gen hoods?
No plan for 1st gen hoods at this time. Sorry

Any time frame when you might have those 3rd gen hood and fenders out???