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tazzz25906112
06-15-2013, 07:49 PM
Well it's great to see a truck section started here a Pro-touring.com... Carbon Kustoms Ltd is please to announce that we are about 1 week out from producing our first Composite Hoods and we are taking orders on the forth coming production of the Hoods.

With limited Introductory pricing of:
-Full Carbon epoxy hoods will be available for $USD 2,000 + packaging and shipping
-Carbon & Composite epoxy Hoods will be available for $USD 1,350 + packaging and shipping
-Composite Vinyl ester Hoods will be available for $USD 950 + shipping and Packaging

Interested parties can contact [email protected] for orders or further information....

As the season rolls out we will be introducing a series of truck parts that include fenders, bumper cover,splitter, grill and headlight offerings. We will update the boards as we finalize some of the elements of these awesome trucks and they become available.... below is a rendering of "10 Pass 2" the Carbon Kustoms Ltd. product showcase truck prepared by Ben Hermance that we are working on currently....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/01/10pass2copy_zpsc046bc63-1.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/projectwarpath/media/C-10/10pass2copy_zpsc046bc63.jpg.html)

T_Raven
06-15-2013, 09:20 PM
Saw this on your fb page earlier after looking on you site for Firebird stuff. Awesome rendering. I've been looking for one of these trucks. Not sure if I love the hood but it's growing on me the more I look at it.

tazzz25906112
06-16-2013, 06:57 AM
Saw this on your fb page earlier after looking on you site for Firebird stuff. Awesome rendering. I've been looking for one of these trucks. Not sure if I love the hood but it's growing on me the more I look at it.

The mold is being built to allow for a stock hood to be pulled as well so if you don't like the RA feature I'm sure we could help you out otherwise...

dpruden
06-16-2013, 08:36 AM
holy crap that thing is awesome

bovey
06-16-2013, 01:50 PM
Do you know what weight these hoods will be? Are you designing a ram air intake or does the air cleaner just fit in like a factory ram air set-up. Will the be based on the 67 nose or the square nose - I assume the 67 nose by the rendering. Toronto? Me too. I am interested, but would love to take a look. Fenders. Bumpers. My goodness, this is awesome, Holy Happy Father's Day.

tazzz25906112
06-16-2013, 02:20 PM
Yes we are in Toronto and yes it is based off the 67-68...
We will outline weights over the next few weeks as we pull initial hoods.... The hoods will allow for a hood mounted filter system to be built/attached. given the amount of mods and motor options we decided to leave that fabrication to the various owners to suit their own specific needs... It is very likely that we will mold an underside hood air box/filtration system for an LS conversion in the stock engine position in the near future as well...

bovey
06-16-2013, 06:25 PM
Yes we are in Toronto and yes it is based off the 67-68...
We will outline weights over the next few weeks as we pull initial hoods.... The hoods will allow for a hood mounted filter system to be built/attached. given the amount of mods and motor options we decided to leave that fabrication to the various owners to suit their own specific needs... It is very likely that we will mold an underside hood air box/filtration system for an LS conversion in the stock engine position in the near future as well...

Amazing. Amazing. Do wish it was the later square nose, but I'll get over it. Out of interest. I run a LSX race block based 427, edelbrock intake, with BS3, etc, etc backed by a t56, I'd be more than happy make my truck available should you need it for any reason. PM me anytime if you like. This is great. Looking forward to the updates.

Go fast
06-16-2013, 08:47 PM
I love this hood I have your rendering of the 10 pass 2 on my iPad I am building a 1970 c10 right now. How long will it take to get a composite vinyl hood shipped and what would be the shipping cost to 95961.

tommycomfort
06-17-2013, 03:23 AM
I love it Albert! We're buying a 67 C10 also, but I think we will have to stick to just driver quality upgrades...

Guyt699
06-17-2013, 06:57 AM
Looking forward to seeing the build on the truck. Rendering looks sick! I like the ram air hood.

RobNoLimit
06-17-2013, 06:52 PM
I'll let the cat out of the bag. If good fortune smiles on me I WILL be running one of these in Columbus for the Sponsor Shoot-out. :) We will be running for Hurst shifter, but I am really excited to shave 60 lbs out front and up high! May call for a lighter front spring, maybe 25 lb/in, but I'm cool wit dat. Got a few spares in the trailer.

YancyJohns
06-18-2013, 10:35 AM
Sweeeet Albert!!! Looks Killer!!

hag6888
06-21-2013, 08:20 PM
Sweet might have to get ride of the cowl induction one I have

hag6888
06-21-2013, 08:48 PM
Anything else you guys are doing for 67-72 C10 crowd ?

tazzz25906112
06-25-2013, 06:16 PM
Haq6888 we are considering a host of parts that include the complete front clip in the rendering above but will weigh reaction and support of the hoods to dictate our plans... We are also looking at a kit for C-10's that adapts the Corvette C-5 suspension to our stock frames....

hag6888
06-25-2013, 08:33 PM
That be really cool

srh3trinity
06-26-2013, 10:12 AM
Haq6888 we are considering a host of parts that include the complete front clip in the rendering above but will weigh reaction and support of the hoods to dictate our plans... We are also looking at a kit for C-10's that adapts the Corvette C-5 suspension to our stock frames....
By the time you get that sorted out, maybe I will have my Firebird finished. Working with Scott on the suspension kit?

T_Raven
06-26-2013, 04:49 PM
Finally found a suitable 67 GMC and went and picked it up today. Maybe some day it can have some of your carbon goods.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/IMG_20130626_172016_143_zpsd742fd45-1.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/stokesdope/media/IMG_20130626_172016_143_zpsd742fd45.jpg.html)

LS2-C10
06-26-2013, 05:33 PM
I'll let the cat out of the bag. If good fortune smiles on me I WILL be running one of these in Columbus for the Sponsor Shoot-out. :) We will be running for Hurst shifter, but I am really excited to shave 60 lbs out front and up high! May call for a lighter front spring, maybe 25 lb/in, but I'm cool wit dat. Got a few spares in the trailer.

Hey Rob it's Calvin from Ohio, looking forward to seeing it again and especially if it has this hood on there!

tazzz25906112
07-09-2013, 05:59 PM
Traven that'd put a big smile on both of our faces,,, congrats on the new ride man...

The excitement builds as we have the first shell of a standard (non Ram-Air Hood) 1967 C-10 hood that has been curing in the molds since yesterday morning and it will be pulled after setting for 48hrs.... The underside braces where infused this morning and will come out of the mold Thursday AM as well.

What does all that mean,,, well it'll be a few sleepless nights for sure but we should have the hood assembled and clear coated/UV treated in time for Rob at Columbus Good Guys show this coming weekend.... This one is down to the wire but we're giving it all we got to have it done for ya Rob....

bovey
07-09-2013, 06:25 PM
Very exciting. Please keep us updated with photos. I've said it before and I'll say it again - it's awesome that you are taking on carbon fibre parts for this era of truck. Amazing.

tazzz25906112
07-09-2013, 06:31 PM
Thanks Bovey

RobNoLimit
07-10-2013, 03:00 AM
Heading from the thriving metropolis of Jasper Indiana to Columbus today. The GoodGuys road tour will be stopping here (RideTech) today for lunch. The RideTech guys have been great hosts. I'm excited to see the new hood, maybe it will give me an edge over the big boys on the Autocross.

custom 68
07-10-2013, 05:31 AM
very cool, somebody mentioned 60 pound savings is that what the full carbon fiber hood will save? I guess you will know for sure when you pull it apart later this week...

tazzz25906112
07-16-2013, 04:27 PM
Rob McGregor runs first Carbon Fiber C-10 hood at the Good Guys PPG Eastern Nationals this past weekend and picks up a full 1/2 second immediately after installing the new hood.... Congrats to Rob who was amazingly fast all weekend in the "Pro-Class"... Our thanks to Rob for his interest in our product and doing a great job of showcasing it on the weekend....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/1_zpsdab321c1-1.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/projectwarpath/media/Rob%20McGregor/1_zpsdab321c1.jpg.html)

tazzz25906112
07-16-2013, 04:29 PM
The Hood weighed in at roughly 26lbs and saved some weight of consequence (usually about 70lbs in steel)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/4_zps88fe460e-1.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/projectwarpath/media/Rob%20McGregor/4_zps88fe460e.jpg.html)

bovey
07-16-2013, 06:00 PM
Looks amazing. The finish looks perfect, so perfect it doesn't look real. Love it. This is so great. And Rob, you know this - but that truck rocks.

Lolyin58
07-16-2013, 06:46 PM
Albert, great craftsmanship. Looks killer on your truck Rob. That's sweet that you got the first one!!

Guyt699
07-17-2013, 03:44 AM
Looks perfect! Very cool!

tazzz25906112
07-17-2013, 10:09 AM
Thanks guys we're trying hard and it seems to be paying off....

Offlimts502
07-17-2013, 11:42 PM
I saw Rob's truck in Columbus as well not having read this post prior to leaving and I had a feeling that was a new hood from seeing him run his truck in past events but I wasn't positive either. The hood looked amazing on the truck. I'm looking for a project 67-72 myself.

If anyone in the Phoenix area knows any good deals on one please PM me.

RobNoLimit
07-19-2013, 11:26 AM
OK, I love this picture. The truck is hooked up! even the inside front is compressed. :) That said, thanks a lot Albert for all the work. They finished the hood late thursday, and he drove it down thursday night, all night. We first put the hood on friday morning, everything was good, but the latch plate didn't fit quite right. So we put the stell hood back on, I had to be in the pits by 8:30, I was a little late. Ablert hunted down a die grinder and some bits from the vendors, and we went back to swap at lunch. Fits perfect. I just got home and haven't weighed the truck yet to see the difference, but it is noticable. Before lunch I was at a 36.276. After lunch, the first run dropped to 35.928. By the end of the day I was down to a 35.821 for third over all. Friday night I swapped to a lighter front spring (25lbs lighter) Saturday morning was the sponsor shootout, and after two practice runs, we ran a 35.042!!!! That was the fastest lap of the weekend, by a LOT! Driver errors slowed the truck from that point, I kept pushing too hard for a 34, but it felt great. I'm really happy with the hood, and the response to it. I was at 53.7% ft weight, and I'd guess it to be around 52.5 now. Every little bit gets me closer to 50/50. Thanks again.


Rob McGregor runs first Carbon Fiber C-10 hood at the Good Guys PPG Eastern Nationals this past weekend and picks up a full 1/2 second immediately after installing the new hood.... Congrats to Rob who was amazingly fast all weekend in the "Pro-Class"... Our thanks to Rob for his interest in our product and doing a great job of showcasing it on the weekend....

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/07/1_zpsdab321c1-1.jpg (http://s997.photobucket.com/user/projectwarpath/media/Rob%20McGregor/1_zpsdab321c1.jpg.html)

Bryce
07-19-2013, 08:25 PM
the hood looks great. Awesome quality. I cant wait to see the ram air version.