Mpd1 hoods are available again… - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Level300 · 01-07-2022, 11:59 PM

Having missed the opportunity to buy one of Eric’s hoods I would search now and again to see if there was any new development in who bought his molds. There was a deal that fell through and the sale didn’t happen, etc.

Last year, I found the company. We emailed a few times about mpd1 and I helped them identify which bottom mold went to what top mold where I could. I wasn't much of a help since I basically only recognized the copo and the cowl hood. The gen5 hoods are but a small subset of the molds they bought. They basically received a bunch of molds with little to no documentation. It would take some time to get things sorted out.

Well, It looks like they have figured things out and the mpd1 hoods are back in production and for sale.

If you always wanted an mpd1 hood but missed the opportunity to get one (like me) today is your lucky day.

If you buy one, don’t forget to post pictures when you get your hood. I plan on picking one up in the spring.

https://kaminari.com/collections/chevrolet-camaro

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-08-2022, 07:40 AM

Man that's totally awesome news!!! I just hope they put the quality into then that Eric did!! I drove down to his shop when he was with us to have him install mine. Very awesome hood for sure...

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Level300 · 01-08-2022, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Man that's totally awesome news!!! I just hope they put the quality into then that Eric did!! I drove down to his shop when he was with us to have him install mine. Very awesome hood for sure...

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I think they will do his work justice. This company seems to have been in the automotive aftermarket industry for a while. The work involved to “fix” a hood after it comes out depends on the mold. As long as they don’t break that mold, it should come out the same (all things being equal) like he built it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-09-2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Level300

I think they will do his work justice. This company seems to have been in the automotive aftermarket industry for a while. The work involved to “fix” a hood after it comes out depends on the mold. As long as they don’t break that mold, it should come out the same (all things being equal) like he built it.

Totally awesome, I hope so!! My hood was, according to my body shop guy, THE BEST AFTERMARKET PIECE BODY PIECE HE HAS EVER SEEN!! That says a lot. Hardly no prep was needed to paint it, and I have had it for about 6 years now.

alice · 01-11-2022, 08:56 AM

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Totally awesome, I hope so!! My hood was, according to my body shop guy, THE BEST AFTERMARKET PIECE BODY PIECE HE HAS EVER SEEN!! That says a lot. Hardly no prep was needed to paint it, and I have had it for about 6 years now.

Here's mine! Same as 1JEWLDSSRS. He's correct. The hood is the best aftermarket I have ever seen. It's been on the car for about 7 years. Quality, quality, quality! Underside looks as good as the top side!

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-11-2022, 09:01 AM

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Here's mine! Same as 1JEWLDSSRS. He's correct. The hood is the best aftermarket I have ever seen. It's been on the car for about 7 years. Quality, quality, quality! Underside looks as good as the top side!

HEY!! There she is!! Awesome Alice!!!! FTW... Thanks for posting those pics! Gotta be the coolest looking Camaro here!! Always nice to see her. I just put these pics in my awesome Camaro folder, if you don't mind.. lol..

alice · 01-11-2022, 05:17 PM

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HEY!! There she is!! Awesome Alice!!!! FTW... Thanks for posting those pics! Gotta be the coolest looking Camaro here!! Always nice to see her. I just put these pics in my awesome Camaro folder, if you don't mind.. lol..

Here's a few pictures of the interior! Enjoy!

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-12-2022, 09:31 AM

Oh boy!!! That's cool!! Thanks for sharing... Very nice!!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 01-14-2022, 11:40 AM

Unfortunately I don't see the mpd1. Sand several part numbers have no images at all��*♂️��*♂️

AG454 · 01-15-2022, 02:18 PM

That’s good to hear, Eric made incredible hood’s. I have had one for about seven years.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-16-2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AG454

That’s good to hear, Eric made incredible hood’s. I have had one for about seven years.

Yes he did!! I had the pleasure of meeting him when I drove down to his shop and he installed and "tweaked" the fit for me. Awesome and very nice guy!! Sad that we lost him. But the way I see it now, I have one of his "masterpieces" on MY Camaro!! RIP Eric!!

Royal Tiger · 02-12-2022, 09:26 AM

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Unfortunately I don't see the mpd1. Sand several part numbers have no images at all��*♂️��*♂️

Yeah pretty poor website. Who asks for $1000 and doesn’t even provide an image? And the ones that have a picture barely show the hood. I’d be interested but I’d like to actually SEE it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-12-2022, 05:09 PM

Yea, that is kinds vague isn't it. They really need more pics of the hoods that do show, underside and all, and add the pics for the others! I wouldn't buy anything I can't see either. Makes ya wonder....

alice · 02-13-2022, 02:35 PM

Here's a few better pictures of my hood that better shows the underside and how it looks from the drivers seat. The quality was absolutely outstanding both on the top side and the bottom side. I've purchased many hoods over my life from other manufacturers and never saw the quality of his hood..

01-07-2022, 11:59 PM	#1
Level300 Drives: 2015 Black rs/ss/1le Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: PA Posts: 271	Mpd1 hoods are available again… Having missed the opportunity to buy one of Eric’s hoods I would search now and again to see if there was any new development in who bought his molds. There was a deal that fell through and the sale didn’t happen, etc. Last year, I found the company. We emailed a few times about mpd1 and I helped them identify which bottom mold went to what top mold where I could. I wasn't much of a help since I basically only recognized the copo and the cowl hood. The gen5 hoods are but a small subset of the molds they bought. They basically received a bunch of molds with little to no documentation. It would take some time to get things sorted out. Well, It looks like they have figured things out and the mpd1 hoods are back in production and for sale. If you always wanted an mpd1 hood but missed the opportunity to get one (like me) today is your lucky day. If you buy one, don’t forget to post pictures when you get your hood. I plan on picking one up in the spring. https://kaminari.com/collections/chevrolet-camaro

01-08-2022, 07:40 AM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,417	Man that's totally awesome news!!! I just hope they put the quality into then that Eric did!! I drove down to his shop when he was with us to have him install mine. Very awesome hood for sure... __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

01-12-2022, 09:31 AM	#8
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,417	Oh boy!!! That's cool!! Thanks for sharing... Very nice!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

01-14-2022, 11:40 AM	#9
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Unfortunately I don't see the mpd1. Sand several part numbers have no images at all��♂️��♂️ __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

01-15-2022, 02:18 PM	#10
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	That’s good to hear, Eric made incredible hood’s. I have had one for about seven years. __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late

02-12-2022, 05:09 PM	#13
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,417	Yea, that is kinds vague isn't it. They really need more pics of the hoods that do show, underside and all, and add the pics for the others! I wouldn't buy anything I can't see either. Makes ya wonder.... __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-13-2022, 02:35 PM	#14
alice Drives: 2010 camaro limited edition turbo Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: saint petersburg, florida Posts: 499 View My Garage	Here's a few better pictures of my hood that better shows the underside and how it looks from the drivers seat. The quality was absolutely outstanding both on the top side and the bottom side. I've purchased many hoods over my life from other manufacturers and never saw the quality of his hood.. Attached Images Last edited by alice; 02-16-2022 at 10:29 AM. Reason: added info