Author Topic: My one-off custom Pitbull Hood (Read 7386 times)

patrick.schmidt · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 04:29:29 AM »

Well...I'm finally taking the plunge...I've loved the Pitbull hood since I first saw it...however, I've never been really in love with any of the hoods I've seen out there...so, I'm getting a local custom hot rod body shop to make the hood for me....they are also repainting the car so all of my Norm's parts will be blended. in..the first step is making a foam mock up of the scoop that I like...here are the first new pictures....he's making it as close to the Pitbull as he can...it will be fully functional but I'll have to figure out how to get the inside liner modified and looking right...I will post more pics as the project goes along...also got the AfterShock spoiler which will be painted and installed at the same time...Patrick

GXPinKC · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 09:58:41 PM »

Great first post patrick.schmidt! I can see that you have been busy with this project since joining KappaPerformance.com on February 9th when I originally welcomed you to this great forum. Look forward to additional posts and pictures as your progress continues on the upgrades and additions to your pride and joy.
GXPinKC
Ron

spicy3480 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:59:51 PM »

That looks really great...I can not wait to see the finished product.

Yamatr3 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:15:08 AM »

Lokin good, Keep us posted!

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:57:22 AM »

Will you eventually be making a mold to sell the hood or will it be a one off?

Pitbull photos for reference.
http://www.motorauthority.com/malletts-wide-body-pitbull-solstice-with-v8-power.html

patrick.schmidt · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2009, 01:40:28 AM »

First, I am not a car guy...I have to hire out all of the work I get done on the Sol...so I found the best custom body guy in town and showed up with a pic of the Pitbull hood along with my Norm transformer side skirts, Aftershock spoiler and replacement F430 front end after it was damaged from transport back from DDM (transporters fault)...so, the hood will be a one off... I did talk to the body guy and he would be able to make the scoop but anyone getting one would have to find someone to install it...if people are interested, let me know and I'll get some more info...P

Lucy'sDaddy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2009, 09:43:48 AM »

So you're just having the just scoop made and molded into the existing hood, and not a new hood, correct?

patrick.schmidt · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2009, 12:47:20 PM »

Yep...he's using the original hood...

spicy3480 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2009, 04:55:25 PM »

Wow I am really, really excited to see the final look of this...everyone looking to make a hood should keep their eye on this thread.

patrick.schmidt · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2009, 02:12:32 AM »

Here are more pics of the hood under production...still in the early phase but you should start to get the idea....Patrick

wegman · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2009, 03:25:04 AM »

that thing looks SICK!!! cant wait to see it finished on the car!!

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2009, 07:43:46 AM »

Wow, that scoop is huge. Looking good...

sol_man · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2009, 08:18:12 AM »

If that doesn't scream get the hell outta my way I don't know what does!! Can't wait to see it finished!

snaponbob · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2009, 09:28:26 AM »

Hey, how about some pics of that big ol' Buick???

spicy3480 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2009, 10:01:04 AM »

That looks unreal. I can not wait to see some finished pictures...hood manufacturers take note!!!

Deep-GXP · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2009, 07:49:33 PM »

Woah...well people sure are nicer on this forum than on the other stupid forum

Keep doing what you're doing buddy! I can't wait to see the finished product !

Critterman · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2009, 07:52:58 PM »

WOW, you can suck little kids into that, Chuck don't walk near the front. Can't wait to see the finished product.

can't remember is it going to be open to the engine bay?

spicy3480 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2009, 12:29:18 AM »

That would be a hood that I would buy and swap with the scoop i already have...do they want to make another?

patrick.schmidt · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2009, 03:24:25 AM »

Hey guys...thanks for all of the kind words...I new I had to own a Sol the first time I saw it...then I knew I had to have the Pitbull hood when I saw it...I took a chance and went out and found an old hot-rodder to build it for me...I think it is awesome and there won't be another Sol like it...along with adding all of Norm's components, DDM upgrade, Aftershock products, SOLO, etc...I love my car...Stage 3 coming...Spiky...I've been talking with my body guy and he has actually taken quite an interest in my car but wants this now to be a one off...old Hot-rodder with pride in his work...I've tried to get him to get a mold for others to get but wants it to be a onee off...Critterman...it will be functional as it will funnel air through the engine compartment and thru my Norm's fenders over the engine...and Snaponbob...he is completely rebuilding the Chevy with twin turbos...it is going to be out of control...I'll let you know more details after my next visit with him...P

Sly Bob · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:45:44 AM »

Pat, the hood looks AWESOME and it looks as though it's just what you were looking for. Can't wait to see it on the car.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:47:57 AM »

Pat,
I am super jealous...I am going to have a talk with my body guy and see how I can vary your idea a bit...don't want to copy it, but the design is great and I'm sure he can build off it. My scoop is very similar, but it is lower and doesn't go as far to the top of the hood.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2009, 11:02:45 AM »

The pitbull hood scoop doesn't taper down in the back and has more gradual smoothing lines on the side. I can't wait to see the final with color on it...

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2009, 12:19:29 PM »

Any updates on the hood, love to see the process and the progress. Keep it coming Pat. Great job so far...

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