'12 Explorer custom hoods?

jammerdave · 03-10-2012, 11:15 AM

Anybody know if there are any aftermarket hoods available? Just got a 2012 as a special project vehicle where I work, and we are going to do a lot of custom work to it. Looking specifically towards a cowl induction type hood. We're modeling this one after another we have in the company on the east coast (different vehicle though). I haven't been able to find anything on the net anywhere. We have a local custom body shop that could do it, but I thought I'd check with you folks first. The hood is mostly for "tricked out/bling" purposes.

Thanks,

dave

*Joe Dirt* · 03-10-2012, 11:42 AM

Custom only.

RickyB12 · 03-10-2012, 12:52 PM

I believe one of the builds at the Sema show has a custom hood. Don't know about anything in production, though. I'm in West Sac as well, so I'll be watching this thread closely. If you need a guinea pig lemme know

. Please post pics up of the progress! Good luck!

jammerdave · 03-10-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyB12

I believe one of the builds at the Sema show has a custom hood. Don't know about anything in production, though. I'm in West Sac as well, so I'll be watching this thread closely. If you need a guinea pig lemme know

. Please post pics up of the progress! Good luck!

OK, I'll post pics of the vehicle after we're done with it. I gotta keep it a secret for now, for reasons I'll explain later when I post the pix...

RickyB12 · 03-10-2012, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jammerdave

OK, I'll post pics of the vehicle after we're done with it. I gotta keep it a secret for now, for reasons I'll explain later when I post the pix...

Man, now I can't wait! Don't often see custom stuff being done locally. Usually have to go to the bay area.

Spengracin · 03-11-2012, 06:55 AM

Keep us posted, in Fairfield, just a little more west!

jammerdave · 05-18-2012, 07:39 AM

OK, kids. here it is. The scoop is not functional, but looks cool. This is a fully capable live broadcast in motion vehicle.
https://plus.google.com/photos/11181...51540048094689

cnsheets · 05-18-2012, 11:04 AM

Cool..... There was someone else on the forum asking about the fender side vents....Are those just stick on or actually cut into the fender?

jammerdave · 05-18-2012, 11:32 AM

They're real. A local mod shop did them & the scoop for us.

df

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnsheets

Cool..... There was someone else on the forum asking about the fender side vents....Are those just stick on or actually cut into the fender?

JETZ · 05-18-2012, 11:12 PM

I just luv 'non functional' fake stuff!

Should put it on the roof, now there's a look!!!!

jammerdave · 05-19-2012, 08:11 AM

Yeah, the hood on these new exploders is just a pain in the arse to deal with, and it's not really long enough. The depression in the middle of it is kinda hard to work around, so they found us one that sorta straddles it. Looks great, but it's just bling...

Spengracin · 05-20-2012, 05:02 AM

Ok

neocvera · 05-20-2012, 09:03 PM

What wheels were used on this?

2k11Explorer · 06-05-2012, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neocvera

What wheels were used on this?

Eagle Wheels Series 050

jammerdave · 06-05-2012, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2k11Explorer

Eagle Wheels Series 050

Yup,
They are American Eagle # 050. They look great, but were not my first choice. My other choices were not available in the correct offset for this vehicle.

The tires are just the stock ones that came with the vehicle.

dave

03-10-2012, 11:15 AM	#1
jammerdave Wannabe Elite Explorer West Sacramento 2012 Explorer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	'12 Explorer custom hoods? Anybody know if there are any aftermarket hoods available? Just got a 2012 as a special project vehicle where I work, and we are going to do a lot of custom work to it. Looking specifically towards a cowl induction type hood. We're modeling this one after another we have in the company on the east coast (different vehicle though). I haven't been able to find anything on the net anywhere. We have a local custom body shop that could do it, but I thought I'd check with you folks first. The hood is mostly for "tricked out/bling" purposes. Thanks, dave

03-10-2012, 11:42 AM	#2
Joe Dirt Making the mostest Holland, MI '00 V8 XLT Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 13,603 Vehicle Specs	Custom only. __________________ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 My registry

03-10-2012, 12:52 PM	#3
RickyB12 Wannabe Elite Explorer Nor Cal 2011 Explorer Limited Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	West Sac! I believe one of the builds at the Sema show has a custom hood. Don't know about anything in production, though. I'm in West Sac as well, so I'll be watching this thread closely. If you need a guinea pig lemme know . Please post pics up of the progress! Good luck!

03-11-2012, 06:55 AM	#6
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Keep us posted, in Fairfield, just a little more west! __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

05-20-2012, 05:02 AM	#12
Spengracin Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairfield, Ca 2012 AWD Limited Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 799 Vehicle Specs	Ok __________________ 2012 Limited EX. Tri-White plat. Dual panel sun roof, 302a package, bliss, pecan interior, 20" polished aluminum wheels, tow package, cross rails for roof rack, Aries Stainlees Nerf bars, upgraded LED interior lighting.

05-18-2012, 07:39 AM	#7
jammerdave Wannabe Elite Explorer West Sacramento 2012 Explorer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	OK, kids. here it is. The scoop is not functional, but looks cool. This is a fully capable live broadcast in motion vehicle. https://plus.google.com/photos/11181...51540048094689

05-18-2012, 11:04 AM	#8
cnsheets Wannabe Elite Explorer Anaheim, California 11' Explorer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 908 Vehicle Specs	Cool..... There was someone else on the forum asking about the fender side vents....Are those just stick on or actually cut into the fender?

05-18-2012, 11:12 PM	#10
JETZ Wannabe Elite Explorer 2012 Explorer Limited Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 207 Vehicle Specs	I just luv *'non functional' fake stuff!* Should put it on the roof, now there's a look!!!!

05-19-2012, 08:11 AM	#11
jammerdave Wannabe Elite Explorer West Sacramento 2012 Explorer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yeah, the hood on these new exploders is just a pain in the arse to deal with, and it's not really long enough. The depression in the middle of it is kinda hard to work around, so they found us one that sorta straddles it. Looks great, but it's just bling...

05-20-2012, 09:03 PM	#13
neocvera Wannabe Elite Explorer Texas 2011 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 18 Vehicle Specs	What wheels were used on this?

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