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MCSarge · 02-29-2016, 09:52 AM

Working on this now. Finally have all the parts in hand and the hole cut in the hood. I just need to decide if I want to paint the hood black or leave it silver and just put it together. Been PMing with Rich a few times and just need to get it done.

The biggest issue was getting the vinyl stripes off the car in case I was going to paint it. What a fun way to spend 5 hours, never again.....

UNDRFTD · 02-29-2016, 09:54 AM

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Thats Dope!

I have a '15 1LE Hood just sitting in the Garage if anyone wants it.

Sold!

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MCSarge · 03-14-2016, 09:15 AM

Well, I got it all done this weekend. Pretty much installed it the same as Rich. I have added a few pictures as by now everyone has seen the install of this several times.

A few things I did different was, I used short self tapping sheet metal screws to hold the plate to the hood instead of rivets. That's what I had handy and they worked quick and easy. I also purchased the hood liner for a 2014 SS so I didn't have to cut my factory liner. The one major thing that I haven't seen mentioned is that I used 3M high bond tape to attach the extractor to the outside of the hood. It held it in place when I flipped the hood over and also made the metal conform to the hood without any additional supports under the hood.

Rich, it worked great, you are a genius and thanks for the help.

RichSS2006 · 03-14-2016, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MCSarge

Well, I got it all done this weekend. Pretty much installed it the same as Rich. I have added a few pictures as by now everyone has seen the install of this several times.

A few things I did different was, I used short self tapping sheet metal screws to hold the plate to the hood instead of rivets. That's what I had handy and they worked quick and easy. I also purchased the hood liner for a 2014 SS so I didn't have to cut my factory liner. The one major thing that I haven't seen mentioned is that I used 3M high bond tape to attach the extractor to the outside of the hood. It held it in place when I flipped the hood over and also made the metal conform to the hood without any additional supports under the hood.

Rich, it worked great, you are a genius and thanks for the help.

Glad it worked out for you. Nice job.

RichSS2006 · 08-14-2016, 06:39 PM

Bumping this as Heat Extractors seem to be a "Hot Topic" lately. Hope it helps someone.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-16-2016, 11:49 AM

You did a real nice job, the only thing i think that still needs to be done, IMO is to roll the hood so the scoop sits flush with the hood, i know this can be done, we do it when we weld in panels on older cars that need to get work on.

derek1387 · 09-06-2016, 07:26 AM

Rich, got the plans. Thank you so much. Going to try and make this, as well as buy a new hood liner.....since i kinda fubarred mine haha

Darren M · 11-22-2016, 10:51 AM

A little late to the game but.... Run some beads through that aluminum and it will absolutely become rigid. There are several ways the DIYer can run beads. With the hood blanket covering the piece, even a ball peen hammer and some wood would work. Or, if you're a tool guy, you can pick up a manual bead roller from Harbor Freight that would work, after a few passes.
If anyone is in the D/FW area, you're more than welcome to use my highly modified and powered bead roller, no charge if you do it yourself.
Great looking piece, well executed. Thanks for the information.

RichSS2006 · 11-30-2016, 06:08 AM

That's why I used a thicker sheet of aluminum, not the thin sheets from the local home center. Once it's riveted down it's plenty strong. Thanks for the input though. For those asking for a template, I've been really busy at work and dealing with personal issues lately. My goal will be to make a CAD drawing and post it here. Not sure when that can happen at the moment though, Sorry.

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olblue75 · 11-30-2016, 05:37 PM

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That's why I used a thicker sheet of aluminum, not the thin sheets from the local home center. Once it's riveted down it's plenty strong. Thanks for the input though. For those asking for a template, I've been really busy at work and dealing with personal issues lately. My goal will be to make a CAD drawing and post it here. Not sure when that can happen at the moment though, Sorry.

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I'm sure a lot of us are eagerly waiting!!!

RichSS2006 · 11-30-2016, 07:53 PM

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I'm sure a lot of us are eagerly waiting!!!

You'd be surprised at the amount of requests I get. I've made several tracings of the part I made and mailed them off to fellow members. This part works really well and you can't tell it's not factory when done right.
So I suspect you're not really waiting, just being sarcastic. I too like sarcasm and a good dry sense of humor. Thanks,

olblue75 · 12-03-2016, 08:31 AM

No sarcasm intended im eagerly waiting for you to say I got one for you!!

EDSS2010 · 12-05-2016, 12:22 AM

When you get the CAD drawing made, I would like to get one from you.

seanjhon · 12-08-2016, 12:00 PM

Where is everyone getting their sheet metal from?

02-29-2016, 09:52 AM	#29
MCSarge USMC 1980-1990 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MI Posts: 478	Working on this now. Finally have all the parts in hand and the hole cut in the hood. I just need to decide if I want to paint the hood black or leave it silver and just put it together. Been PMing with Rich a few times and just need to get it done. The biggest issue was getting the vinyl stripes off the car in case I was going to paint it. What a fun way to spend 5 hours, never again..... __________________ USMC 1980-1990 My other toys are Harleys

03-14-2016, 09:15 AM	#31
MCSarge USMC 1980-1990 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MI Posts: 478	Well, I got it all done this weekend. Pretty much installed it the same as Rich. I have added a few pictures as by now everyone has seen the install of this several times. A few things I did different was, I used short self tapping sheet metal screws to hold the plate to the hood instead of rivets. That's what I had handy and they worked quick and easy. I also purchased the hood liner for a 2014 SS so I didn't have to cut my factory liner. The one major thing that I haven't seen mentioned is that I used 3M high bond tape to attach the extractor to the outside of the hood. It held it in place when I flipped the hood over and also made the metal conform to the hood without any additional supports under the hood. Rich, it worked great, you are a genius and thanks for the help. Attached Images __________________ USMC 1980-1990 My other toys are Harleys

08-14-2016, 06:39 PM	#33
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	Bumping this as Heat Extractors seem to be a "Hot Topic" lately. Hope it helps someone. __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

09-06-2016, 07:26 AM	#35
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	Rich, got the plans. Thank you so much. Going to try and make this, as well as buy a new hood liner.....since i kinda fubarred mine haha __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

11-30-2016, 06:08 AM	#37
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	That's why I used a thicker sheet of aluminum, not the thin sheets from the local home center. Once it's riveted down it's plenty strong. Thanks for the input though. For those asking for a template, I've been really busy at work and dealing with personal issues lately. My goal will be to make a CAD drawing and post it here. Not sure when that can happen at the moment though, Sorry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

08-16-2016, 11:49 AM	#34
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	You did a real nice job, the only thing i think that still needs to be done, IMO is to roll the hood so the scoop sits flush with the hood, i know this can be done, we do it when we weld in panels on older cars that need to get work on.

11-22-2016, 10:51 AM	#36
Darren M Drives: SHO Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 7	A little late to the game but.... Run some beads through that aluminum and it will absolutely become rigid. There are several ways the DIYer can run beads. With the hood blanket covering the piece, even a ball peen hammer and some wood would work. Or, if you're a tool guy, you can pick up a manual bead roller from Harbor Freight that would work, after a few passes. If anyone is in the D/FW area, you're more than welcome to use my highly modified and powered bead roller, no charge if you do it yourself. Great looking piece, well executed. Thanks for the information.

12-03-2016, 08:31 AM	#40
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,063	No sarcasm intended im eagerly waiting for you to say I got one for you!! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

12-05-2016, 12:22 AM	#41
EDSS2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1	When you get the CAD drawing made, I would like to get one from you.

12-08-2016, 12:00 PM	#42
seanjhon Drives: 2013 camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 607	Where is everyone getting their sheet metal from?