SomeGuy Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 is there anywhere that still sells cabon fiber hoods for the volvos? Someone backed up into my hood and Im looking to replace it soon and I have only seen a couple volvos with the carbon hoods but would much rather have that then the stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 $3000.00let me see what i can do then :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerBob Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Member NGB was trying to build a set while ago, but I'm not sure what that turned into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Still have molds and still do them cheaper than any one else I remember. 2200 primed 2800 if you want it raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal3thousand Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 2800... that should come with a free lifetime supporter membership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuy Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 ^^ Hahaha yeah! Ok well I guess im just going new original hood then . There was the canadian company a while ago that had them for like 850 USD, but 2800 would cost me more then the car :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 ^^ Hahaha yeah! Ok well I guess im just going new original hood then . There was the canadian company a while ago that had them for like 850 USD, but 2800 would cost me more then the car Those were fiberglass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuy Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Those were fiberglass.These were fiberglass? Doesnt look like it.. . they say the "Frames are fiberglassed /not glued/ to the carbon skin for maximum safety" and thats it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 These were fiberglass? Doesnt look like it.. . they say the "Frames are fiberglassed /not glued/ to the carbon skin for maximum safety" and thats itOk. By composite weight they are 90% fiberglass. Calling them graphite is like calling Orange Crush juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuy Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 hah well they look good ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 hah well they look good Who cares, once you paint it, that won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuy Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Who cares, once you paint it, that won't matter.i wouldnt paint one. . . thats meant to be left how it is. clearcoated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 $800 ones still being sold by anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappo Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 $800 ones still being sold by anyone?No.Member NGB was trying to build a set while ago, but I'm not sure what that turned into.They made quite a few prototypes but could never get them right and finally abandoned the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bum2kev Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I just met a girl that works for Hitco Carbon composites as an engineer and she just made a full body panel kit for her 68 Mini....O and shes in Love with Volvos i talked to her about making carbon hoods and trunks for the 850 and she got really interested....well see where this goes. and Yes she was a Hot tall blonde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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