Custom Hood, Any Tips on Glassing?

[rangerbum]

Yesterday I was down at the local wrecking yard looking for body panels to replace the damaged ones from my accident, and bought a new hood. I am planning to design and build my own custom hood design. I think Im goint to use a hardened foam to keep it light, and seal it in body filler, and follow it up with a purdy, smooth layer of fiberglass. I have never done custom body work and am looking to learn. If anybody has any better ways to go about this, please chime in and let me know. And throw in any tips for glassing and molding as it is all brand new to me.

I'm planning to make it sort of like the hoods the Shelby GT-H has, only slightly tweaked more aggressively to compliment the ranger, as I love that car, and get to drive one at work. Here's a link to one below:

http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/v/S/ag...bygth_hood.jpg

Sorry to plop this thread in general discussions, but I need imput, and wasnt getting any in Exterior forum.

 

[superdave1984]

Make your mold out of styrofoam, then 'glass over the mold. Or use the hood you bought as a mold but add extras in foam, then glass over the whole thing. Cover the mold with aluminum foil so it will come off easy. I think they made some fender flares on Muscle Car (SpikeTV) so check their website for some tips.

 

[rangerbum]

Thanks Superdave. That fender mold vid did help quite a bit. I'm just going to have to be patient, which is tough for me.