Cobra R Hood

NOSstang08690 · 07-01-2002, 09:35 PM

I recently bought a Cobra R hood. I had a guy paint it for me and it turned out really bad. I have taken the car to a few body shops and they told me that it is the quality of the hood and that it can be fixed but for close to 1,000. Is this true? I bought the hood from CINCINNATI COMPOSITES the hood was 219.00. What should I do? Has anyone had the same problem? Can anyone help me.

MIKESHAW · 07-03-2002, 05:49 PM

it may cost that much because for 1 they have to fixed to garbage paint on the hood. 2 for it to look right they have to blend the hood to the fenders and the front nose of the car. that could cost some money. what might help get the cost down is to strip the paint off the hood. then get estimates to paint.

blue00gt · 07-03-2002, 06:20 PM

Your best bet to save money is to sand it down and fix any blemishes yourself if it is within your abilities.
Like MIKESHAW said, it sounds like the new shop wants to do it right, which requires blending all adjacent panels.
When my hood got keyed it was over $1000 to get it fixed due to the blending they had to do. One time I also accidentally Judo threw my friend onto the fender of a Honda and smashed it and had to pay over $1000 for that as well. So basically it looks like $1000 is what it costs these days to get something painted and blended.

Dragpack · 07-11-2002, 08:05 PM

HEy

What don't you like about it? I put a Cobra R hood on my Dad's 90 Mustang. I am planning to paint it next week.

Dragpack

NOSstang08690 · 07-13-2002, 10:26 PM

I like the Cobra R hood, It is just the quality of the Hood that I bought, The hood is wavey and does not look to good. I just gave up on the hood and ordered the more expensive one I am looking to find someone to paint it now. Do you paint cars???

Dragpack · 07-13-2002, 11:26 PM

NOSstang08690,

I am going to get an estimate from a body shop just down the road. My friend bought a Cowl hood and they matched the paint for $250. He said they would paint the hood black for $100. I have not seen the work yet. It is to good to be true!!! If the price is too steep I am going to paint the hood myself. I am not really a body person, I just do what ever I can.

The Cobra R hood is great looking. I have the Cervini's. Its not a good picture but it the white hood at the left. That is my Dad's 90 Lx and the other is My 69 Mustang. We both drag race heavy. I do all the work for both cars. If you need any work done I would be glad to help!!

How about you what kind of mustang/s do you have??

Take Care
Dragpack

NOSstang08690 · 07-14-2002, 10:10 AM

I have a 1997 Mustang GT. I am more into performance than looks, but I wanted to change the look alittle. The new hood I bought is from Cervini's It is the Cobra R. I think it will look alot better than the one I have. also have a 91 GT. Both Mustangs have a 165 shot of Nitrous on them, slicks and all the bolt on go fast parts. The 1997 Gt runs 12.42, not sure what the 91 runs just yet. That price for body work is super cheap, let me know if it looks good. Do you go to E-Towm???

Dragpack · 07-14-2002, 07:23 PM

NOSstang08690,

I race at E-town and Island Dragway. I am planning to run 2 shows at E-town in September. I go to Island dragway ever Saturday. Its a real fun track. Not as pretty as E-town but the track is good and not a slick as E-town. The people up there are great.

Wow 12.42. My 69 Runs in the mid 12's on just motor. I bet it would be a good race!!! Where is Hamilton, NJ?

Take care
Dragpack

PS IM me anytime if you want to
GSUKIII

Dragpack · 07-23-2002, 10:26 PM

HEy,
Hood looks great. It was $318 I'm happy!! What a difference in the look.

Dragpack

Blkstang · 07-23-2002, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NOSstang08690
I have a 1997 Mustang GT. I am more into performance than looks, but I wanted to change the look alittle. The new hood I bought is from Cervini's It is the Cobra R. I think it will look alot better than the one I have. also have a 91 GT. Both Mustangs have a 165 shot of Nitrous on them, slicks and all the bolt on go fast parts. The 1997 Gt runs 12.42, not sure what the 91 runs just yet. That price for body work is super cheap, let me know if it looks good. Do you go to E-Towm???

Hey i seen your from Hamilton e-mail me i have a lot of ppl that race i'm from vineland area Yambanshe777@aol.com

Dragpack · 07-25-2002, 09:20 PM

HEy,
Are any of you planning to race a E-town soon. Check out my post in Female power. Plus I may run on Friday Aug. 23 Let me know if any of you want to go.

Dragpack

94GTConv · 07-26-2002, 12:37 AM

Your first mistake was buying from Cinncinatti Composites. They have gotten lawsuits up the yang for bad hoods. I'd suggest you join the lawsuit bandwagon.
I'm trying to get a hold of the person conducting it. You have an email I can have her reach you at??

94GTConv · 07-26-2002, 01:58 PM

Ok Contact Jessica at shanesmommee@hotmail.com
Make sure to title it something that she won't delete.
Good Luck with it.

steedamustang01 · 07-26-2002, 02:05 PM

I live about 10 min from cincinnati composets, and I wouldn't walk across the street if they were giving them away for free! THEY SUCK!!! I'll get some pics of there POS biulding and post them on here. Its a joke! Unbeileveable.

98SteedaGT · 07-26-2002, 03:04 PM

I had the exact same problem when I ordered a hood for my Chevy Truck. I don't know if any of you have seen these or not, but it is called a Z78 Hood. It is a Truck hood that is designed like the WS-6 TA, this is for a 90 model C1500 , not the newer ones with the curved hoods (99+ Chevy)... It is hand molded by a guy, and I got one of the first few that were made and shipped. It cost about 1100.00 to get it painted and surfaced. The paint shop said it was a very very rough hood and it took them almost a week to get it smooth enough to paint.

Now, my Cervini's hood that I ordered was almost perfect.. infact, the same paint shop (mentioned above) said that it was one of the best condition aftermarket hoods they've seen in a long time. It only cost about 300.00 total to surface/paint (mostly cause I had them stripe and outline it, like the first Z28/SS back in the late 60's)...

Blkstang · 07-26-2002, 04:05 PM

I have a Question for ya. I seen you have 18x10 rims do you have any problem with them rubbing on anything and is your car lowered thanks. I'm in the process if buying rims and tires and just wanted to know how tall and how wide i can go
thanks chris

07-01-2002, 09:35 PM	#1
NOSstang08690 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 46	Cobra R Hood I recently bought a Cobra R hood. I had a guy paint it for me and it turned out really bad. I have taken the car to a few body shops and they told me that it is the quality of the hood and that it can be fixed but for close to 1,000. Is this true? I bought the hood from CINCINNATI COMPOSITES the hood was 219.00. What should I do? Has anyone had the same problem? Can anyone help me.

07-03-2002, 06:20 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Your best bet to save money is to sand it down and fix any blemishes yourself if it is within your abilities. Like MIKESHAW said, it sounds like the new shop wants to do it right, which requires blending all adjacent panels. When my hood got keyed it was over $1000 to get it fixed due to the blending they had to do. One time I also accidentally Judo threw my friend onto the fender of a Honda and smashed it and had to pay over $1000 for that as well. So basically it looks like $1000 is what it costs these days to get something painted and blended. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-11-2002, 08:05 PM	#4
Dragpack Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bridgewater NJ USA Posts: 29	HEy HEy What don't you like about it? I put a Cobra R hood on my Dad's 90 Mustang. I am planning to paint it next week. Dragpack __________________ www.gravyhouse.com/dragpack

07-13-2002, 11:26 PM	#6
Dragpack Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bridgewater NJ USA Posts: 29	NOSstang08690, I am going to get an estimate from a body shop just down the road. My friend bought a Cowl hood and they matched the paint for $250. He said they would paint the hood black for $100. I have not seen the work yet. It is to good to be true!!! If the price is too steep I am going to paint the hood myself. I am not really a body person, I just do what ever I can. The Cobra R hood is great looking. I have the Cervini's. Its not a good picture but it the white hood at the left. That is my Dad's 90 Lx and the other is My 69 Mustang. We both drag race heavy. I do all the work for both cars. If you need any work done I would be glad to help!! How about you what kind of mustang/s do you have?? Take Care Dragpack __________________ www.gravyhouse.com/dragpack

07-14-2002, 07:23 PM	#8
Dragpack Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bridgewater NJ USA Posts: 29	NOSstang08690, I race at E-town and Island Dragway. I am planning to run 2 shows at E-town in September. I go to Island dragway ever Saturday. Its a real fun track. Not as pretty as E-town but the track is good and not a slick as E-town. The people up there are great. Wow 12.42. My 69 Runs in the mid 12's on just motor. I bet it would be a good race!!! Where is Hamilton, NJ? Take care Dragpack PS IM me anytime if you want to GSUKIII __________________ www.gravyhouse.com/dragpack

07-03-2002, 05:49 PM	#2
MIKESHAW Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: maryland Posts: 32	it may cost that much because for 1 they have to fixed to garbage paint on the hood. 2 for it to look right they have to blend the hood to the fenders and the front nose of the car. that could cost some money. what might help get the cost down is to strip the paint off the hood. then get estimates to paint.

07-13-2002, 10:26 PM	#5
NOSstang08690 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 46	I like the Cobra R hood, It is just the quality of the Hood that I bought, The hood is wavey and does not look to good. I just gave up on the hood and ordered the more expensive one I am looking to find someone to paint it now. Do you paint cars???

07-14-2002, 10:10 AM	#7
NOSstang08690 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 46	I have a 1997 Mustang GT. I am more into performance than looks, but I wanted to change the look alittle. The new hood I bought is from Cervini's It is the Cobra R. I think it will look alot better than the one I have. also have a 91 GT. Both Mustangs have a 165 shot of Nitrous on them, slicks and all the bolt on go fast parts. The 1997 Gt runs 12.42, not sure what the 91 runs just yet. That price for body work is super cheap, let me know if it looks good. Do you go to E-Towm???

07-23-2002, 10:26 PM	#9
Dragpack Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bridgewater NJ USA Posts: 29	HEy, Hood looks great. It was $318 I'm happy!! What a difference in the look. Dragpack __________________ www.gravyhouse.com/dragpack

07-25-2002, 09:20 PM	#11
Dragpack Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bridgewater NJ USA Posts: 29	HEy, Are any of you planning to race a E-town soon. Check out my post in Female power. Plus I may run on Friday Aug. 23 Let me know if any of you want to go. Dragpack __________________ www.gravyhouse.com/dragpack

07-26-2002, 12:37 AM	#12
94GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So California Posts: 65	Your first mistake was buying from Cinncinatti Composites. They have gotten lawsuits up the yang for bad hoods. I'd suggest you join the lawsuit bandwagon. I'm trying to get a hold of the person conducting it. You have an email I can have her reach you at??

07-26-2002, 01:58 PM	#13
94GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So California Posts: 65	Ok Contact Jessica at shanesmommee@hotmail.com Make sure to title it something that she won't delete. Good Luck with it.

07-26-2002, 02:05 PM	#14
steedamustang01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 120	I live about 10 min from cincinnati composets, and I wouldn't walk across the street if they were giving them away for free! THEY SUCK!!! I'll get some pics of there POS biulding and post them on here. Its a joke! Unbeileveable. __________________ MODS: - Painted Side Mirrors, Straight Pipes, K&N Filtercharger, Modified Air Silencer, Steeda Tremex 3650 Short Throw Tri-Ax Shifter, Saleen MOMO Shifter, Custom Painted Interior, Modified Saleen Racecraft Progressive Sport Springs SLAMMED 3 1/2 inches, Saleen S-281 Wing, Saleen chrome wheels 18x9 front and 18x10 rear, Saleen Locking Lugs, 265-35-ZR18 Toyo Proxes T1-S's, White Face Indiglo Gauges, 9007 Silver Star HID Headlights, Personalized Licence Plate " 2L8 I 1 " (To Late I Won), Chrome Bumper Decal inserts, Lowered Windshield Wiper MOD, MAC Offset rack bushings, 5% Limo Window Tint.

07-26-2002, 03:04 PM	#15
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	I had the exact same problem when I ordered a hood for my Chevy Truck. I don't know if any of you have seen these or not, but it is called a Z78 Hood. It is a Truck hood that is designed like the WS-6 TA, this is for a 90 model C1500 , not the newer ones with the curved hoods (99+ Chevy)... It is hand molded by a guy, and I got one of the first few that were made and shipped. It cost about 1100.00 to get it painted and surfaced. The paint shop said it was a very very rough hood and it took them almost a week to get it smooth enough to paint. Now, my Cervini's hood that I ordered was almost perfect.. infact, the same paint shop (mentioned above) said that it was one of the best condition aftermarket hoods they've seen in a long time. It only cost about 300.00 total to surface/paint (mostly cause I had them stripe and outline it, like the first Z28/SS back in the late 60's)... __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

07-26-2002, 04:05 PM	#16
Blkstang Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey,South Posts: 5	steedamustang01 I have a Question for ya. I seen you have 18x10 rims do you have any problem with them rubbing on anything and is your car lowered thanks. I'm in the process if buying rims and tires and just wanted to know how tall and how wide i can go thanks chris

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