finally some progress on my astre! now with pics!

[73astregt]

small update, i shortened the overhang at the back of the scoop around an inch or so, that gave it enough to clear the passenger wiper arm. scoop is now gone to the bodyman to make it sit on the hood better and im going to make a glass piece to close off the gap between the vette insert and the hood at the front ill get some pics when i get it back.

[73astregt]

just posting speedfreaks mini tub job link here for future reference! viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27198

[73astregt]

on another note i have contacted monzaz (jim) and am having him build me an 8.5 3.42 posi rear with mosher axles and diff support cover, ill post pics of it as well when it arrives!

[jon72vega]

jon, i did find a wiper arm at the local part source store today that might work with some mods. bends down toward the cowl almost enough to clear the scoop. i may be able to just shave the bottom of the lip at the back of the scoop, heres some pics of the arm:

What was the application for the wiper arm with the lower profile?

[73astregt]

jon the wiper arm you are asking about was just a no name replacement one hanging on the shelf at part source. i never saw any specific application info on it. i wont be using it now with the mod to the scoop. i dont think it would have worked anyway.

[vegon71]

Dude its looking good you are giving me some good ideas But you brought back bad memories with the control arm bolts It took me 4 days to get mine apart well done keep at it

[73astregt]

ok here it is guys, THE SCOOP IS PAINTED! does this look horny or what lol! i think this looks great! i need to paint the stripe on the hood to match the scoop we just could not get a perfect match but fairly close, looks more off in the pics ,here they are: first just the base black getting ready to lay down the tape for the stripes,

[73astregt]

here it is after the stripe is painted on ,whole scoop clear coated and buffed. im gonna have to get him to buff the whole car now lol!

[BadBowtie]

Looks fantastic! I really like the scoop! Im thinking of either doing the same thing as you or I'm going to get a new hood with a 2" z28 cowl.

[vegon71]

I think it looks Great very sharp car

[72 SS PNL]

looks sweet !!!

wish someone made a hood with the scoop built in

[73astregt]

looks sweet !!!

wish someone made a hood with the scoop built in

you can have a hood made with this scoop on it rob at showcars body parts made the mould so the scoop can be made as a bolt on or moulded onto a fiberglass hood if you desire he has a mould for a stock type vega hood wich can be built as either a pin on hood or a bolt on hood. be forwarned that he usually has a backup of orders to complete and it wont be perfect you will have to do some finish work to suit yourself, dont expect it to be a scuff and paint deal but it should be pretty decent, have lots of patience for your order and give a deposit not the full amount. have him email you pics of the completed hood before final payment and crating for shipping. not trying to scare you off its just what i would do buying from a distance. for me i can just drive over to the other end of the city and see his progress on what i want. best way for you might be to just buy the mould on version and get a hood from a reputable maker close to you and bond it on yourself. shipping might be brutal all the way from tronto canada to az for a full hood.

[73astregt]

i got the car out today and gave it a good wash so while i had it out i threw the hood scoop on and set the rear spoiler on for a few pics of what my little beasty will look like once i install everything on it. I THINK IT LOOKS AWESOME! you decide for yourself. here are the pics:

[73astregt]

a few more, keep in mind the rear deck spoiler is not fitted or painted and striped yet, just sitting on there to give the idea of how the back will look when its finished.

[72 SS PNL]

looks sweet !!

only 2 things for me , lower the front some , and put the 71-72 bumper brackets on it , those are the only changes id make to it