65 Cylcone Hoods

[The Transplanter]

I know I have no chance finding an original Cyclone fibreglass hood, and that most people have just used the alternative design from Crites!

I have now seen that VFN Fibreglass are selling the same hood as fitted to the Craftsman 65, which looks more like the original Cyclone hood but more agressive, which I quite like the look of

Does anyone have any experience with these hoods? I contacted the company and they have 6-7wk lead time, so would be good to get some feedback before I order one

Pic for interest

[poboyjo65]

Have you seen the proto type repops ? I have one. it has a bottom like the afx type that crites sells, with a snorkel that can be opened up & functional.

the one on the craftsman car is kinda busy, I think it would be too much on a streetcar for my taste but looks great on a race car!

[poboyjo65]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-Cyclone-Fact ... 0Y&vxp=mtr

[The Transplanter]

Thanks Johno, I hadnt seen those Is that the same as the one fitted in your sig?

Whats the fit and quality like?

Also whats the deal with the aluminum inserts and springs that they offer??

Cheers Al

[poboyjo65]

It is typical of fiberglass. it will need work. Guy who painted mine said it was worse than he first thought. I did quite a bit of work on the bottom to make it look better. it still isn't perfect but good enough for my ole driver.

I dont know about the springs, I didn't use any & the inserts we're kind of expensive so I'm making my own. mine still look a little thick, I want to machine them to be a little thinner.

[comethead]

You fellas need a pic of an original? I mean just for reference?

[poboyjo65]

Sure Joe ! Never pass up a chance to show off your hood that you worked so hard on! or if you worked hard to pay a guy to work hard on it!! or both!!

[comethead]

Yeah that thing was destroyed. Mid way through the restoration of the hood and your guy comes out with a repop
I've often thought of just getting one of those. Yours looks bitchen!!!

[poboyjo65]

Joe your so modest,with that little teeny weeny sigpic ,I'll do it for you.

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[comethead]

Haha thanks Johnnie!

[The Transplanter]

Thanks guys

It would make more sense to go for the repop as opposed to the race hood

So the original hoods had the chrome trim around the vents then? They are expensive from the seller, so will look into making my own.

Joe, would you have a close up picture of the chrome trim on yours that you could share?

[comethead]

Thanks guys

It would make more sense to go for the repop as opposed to the race hood

So the original hoods had the chrome trim around the vents then? They are expensive from the seller, so will look into making my own.

Joe, would you have a close up picture of the chrome trim on yours that you could share?

Yes I do. Check out my thread for pics of the trim pieces and how they align in the hood http://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewt ... &start=120

Further down my thread there are pics of the hood assembled and on my car.

Joe

[65 cyclone 4 speed]

I just bought a 65 cyclone with one of the original fiberglass hoods I will have it home next Wednesday afternoon and can get you some pick of it the car is rough but very useable

[The Transplanter]

Thanks guys

It would make more sense to go for the repop as opposed to the race hood

So the original hoods had the chrome trim around the vents then? They are expensive from the seller, so will look into making my own.

Joe, would you have a close up picture of the chrome trim on yours that you could share?

Yes I do. Check out my thread for pics of the trim pieces and how they align in the hood http://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewt ... &start=120

Further down my thread there are pics of the hood assembled and on my car.

Joe

Thanks Joe

I cannot see the pics at the moment, I think photobucket is playing up! I will have another look later

Cheers Al

[The Transplanter]

I just bought a 65 cyclone with one of the original fiberglass hoods I will have it home next Wednesday afternoon and can get you some pick of it the car is rough but very useable

Would be good to see some pics of that Make sure you start a build thread for it

Al