Hood Fangs for sale?

[marximus]

howdy all,
as you may have read, i decided to try and make some hood fang extenders last weekdend, and it turned out well. i went through about three trial before i made the perfect fang (in my opinion). these pictures are of the plug, im still prepping it for molding. my question to u all is, are you interested in a set of fangs for $20? maybe less, but that is my initially high estimate. dont worry, i dont want a sale list, i just want a ballpark of how many would be interested.

i am also trying to decide the best material to use to make them. my thought was hard rubber might not be bad, otherwise just abs plastic. what do u think?

here are the pics

[marximus]

this is of the evolution of the fang, first trial being farthest. last trial being closest.

[marximus]

here is a shot from the front...

[Apostle]

show pic of them on V

[marximus]

here is a size relation to the VX. sorry my car is dirty, i went off roading last weekend as well. the fang is just laid on, so it is straight on the hood , not curved like it should be, so just try to imagine it curved on the hood.

[marximus]

also, thats nt the color, just the color of the primer. they are most likely gonna be black.

[Apostle]

Im interested, but need to see what it looks like complete. both on, front shot, side shot, painted, etc. choosey(sp?) buyer i guess

[Raque Thomas]

I would definitely be interested - let me know when they are done!

[Ldub]

Marximus,

If this plan becomes reality you can put me down for a pair (primed only), for twenty bucks?...Hell Yeah!

Of course, I'll expect a slight discount for helping to steer you away from the eventual deforestation of the entire planet.

Seriously, pm or email me when you get there.

Ldub

[marximus]

hello all,
thanks for the interest, i will definitely email or pm you when they are done. i have been putting a lot of time into them, so i am hoping to have them done by the weekend. ill keep you all imformed on the progress on this thread. tomorow i will be making the mold, and ill tell you all how it goes.
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[Amack76]

im in i've been waiting 2 years for good ones (won't buy wood ones)

[Cyrk]

Looks great! I'll take a pair... can you make the same color of the stock insert so that they blend in?

[marximus]

i assume by "insert" you mean the hood peice? yes, i could always try, but the problem is the slight texture of the hood, it would be a challenge to mimic it. right now, the plug has a smooth finish. it is certainly something that you could try with your set though.

[ron]

Well...well...well...

Not bad for someone who e-mailed me not too long ago inquiring about my set. Anyway, just want to wish you congrats and good job on the craftmanship. From the photos, it looks pretty clean and similar to the set I'll selling as well soon. And for $20, I must say that this IS definitely a GREAT deal for those interested in the accessory.

Question, you mentioned you may be offering these in ABS plastic, are you mixing ABS resin for the end product or another type of 2-part resin?

Also, some tips, using the 3M double-sided adhesive automotive tape will be strong enough to withstand natures harshest elements from cold freezing snow to high heats. Mine have been on for over a year now without any signs of delamination fromt he insert. If you plan to offer them painted go with any automotive paint using Isuzu's color codes to match the factory colors. And top it off with the applicable clearcoat that is UV protective as this will ensure the color richness and durability of the finish. Lastly, in terms of positioning, I faintly drew a thin line on the insert using a pencil with a long straight edge that lined up with the window washer nozzle to the center of the aluminum fang on the grill. Using the line as reference line up the point of the front part of the fang on the line along with the center of the tail end and place equidistant from the front edge of the insert or go as close as you want.

Anyways, good to see a fellow fabricator come on board to offer the community other options of accessories. Good work and hope to see more stuff from ya' in the future.

Just don't go duplicating my skidplates!!!!

[marximus]

ha ha , well i dont believe i can ever master your craftmanship with the skip plates. and dont get me wrong, im sure yours hood fangs are awesome, its just that while im doin my own fangs, its not that hard to make more from the mold. i am not even looking for a profit from the sales, just a compinsation for the price of the materials. i love doin this stuff, so that is my reward.

i am using a similar product to the 3M double adhesive, and i agree, its awesome stuff. i have used it to put on the VX badge kit rather than epoxy it on, and it holds it very well. the tape was designed for putting panels on cars, but i cant recall the name, and i dont have it with me at the moment...

as for the material it will be made out of, i havent yet decided. i had the idea of trying to vacuum form abs plastic sheets to the mold like i have done making model boat hulls, but i threw that idea out and have decided to make them solid. i think that i will try using an epoxy plastic and also a rubber, and as i asked previously, im open to suggestions...

thanks ron for the tips, and to all here, ron has awesome hood fangs that u should check out.

here is his site

mark-