actually i have been thinking about it, i was thinking after im done i could make some fiberglass molds of just the cowl. and making it a bolt on or rivet on type of deal. or i might even be able to even make some steel ones that are a cut and weld in deal. and if i want to go all out i might consider making a whole hood..but i gotta finish my hood first..should be done welding on monday, and clean it up with a little bondo on wed of next week.

 

Sounds good

 

Yes i wanna see how this turns out!

 

bump

 

Any disadvantages to the fiberglass as a hood? I have one on the way in the mail as we speak. It also has a scoop for the supercharger that's with it.

 

They aren't as strong as steel, weigh the same as steel most times, and you can't really mount anything on 'em.

 

How well do they stand up to heat as far as holding the paint job for longevity. ?

 

I haven't had one on my Xj, but fiberglass has been used for hoods for years. I wouldn't see a problem.

 

looking real good any more progress? Some day when I get some free time I plan on making a cowl hood

 

most of the ford work vans you see have fiberglass hoods from factory. its a great material for hoods and deck lids/hatches but nothing youd want to protect you in crash like doors. is usually lighter if you buy it from a manufacturer, thats the whole point of using it.

 

good job so far. I really like the look of the cowl hood on these jeeps.

 

When i did research on the fiberglass cowl hood for these Jeeps I found that they are the same weight as our stock steel hoods. Surprised the hell out of me

 

thats cause we dont use them for weight reduction...

 

Yea, but would it hurt?

 

no. they soak heat, which means itll extract heat instead of holding it in. it wont be noticeable.
it would be fine to use fiberglass. dosent warp and dent and if you crack it its an easy fix since anyone can do it (glassing is easier than welding.)