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> No engine lid - cool or tacky?
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post Oct 14 2014, 12:37 PM
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After completing my /6 conversion...I really like looking at what months of hard work and lots of $$$ has produced. Been running without an engine lid and I kinda like it!

Okay the real reason is that I'm converting my lid into a GT lid...but I'm not really feeling motivated to finish the job. So for now I'm daily driving without an engine lid.

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post Oct 14 2014, 12:44 PM
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Tacky ... Get the GT lid done and mounted ...
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post Oct 14 2014, 12:46 PM
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It looks like something is missing.
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post Oct 14 2014, 12:47 PM
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Tacky, GT lid looks great if you're going for the less is more look.

I have a stock lid and GT lid, I haven't decided which I'll mount once I'm done with my conversion.
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post Oct 14 2014, 12:50 PM
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Blonde or brunette?
Flared or narrow body?
Four lug or five?

Go with what you like...
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post Oct 14 2014, 12:55 PM
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A lotta crap's gonna end up in the engine compartment without the lid in place.
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post Oct 14 2014, 01:21 PM
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Cool. You are the master of what you want!
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post Oct 14 2014, 01:26 PM
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Get a sign that says " look at all of these free engine parts " or " wow, what an engine! " to put in the back window.
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post Oct 14 2014, 01:51 PM
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Tacky...tacky...tacky.
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post Oct 14 2014, 02:03 PM
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The votes are in...tacky!

I'll finish the GT lid - which was always the plan. Maybe I'll speed it up.
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post Oct 14 2014, 02:07 PM
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What about acrylic ? I've been talking with mark( 914 rubber)about trying to possibly make a acrylic deck lid .kinda like Saratoga tops he made. I to would like moter visible . Hope he can pull it off, If anyone can Mikey can!
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post Oct 14 2014, 02:07 PM
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post Oct 14 2014, 02:13 PM
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Only acceptable until the GT lid is finished.

I am in the same boat, but my car is up on jack stands so it isn't a big deal...
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post Oct 14 2014, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Oct 14 2014, 12:07 PM) *

What about acrylic ? I've been talking with mark( 914 rubber)about trying to possibly make a acrylic deck lid .kinda like Saratoga tops he made. I to would like moter visible . Hope he can pull it off, If anyone can Mikey can!


I thought about making a clear lid as I do have access to the materials and a router...but airflow is too important especially with a /6. A clear lid would need many holes cut to make it a perforated lid.
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post Oct 14 2014, 02:38 PM
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Its not cool its almost as tacky as that Fast and the Furious 914 that keeps making its way back here.
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post Oct 14 2014, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Oct 14 2014, 01:07 PM) *

What about acrylic ? I've been talking with mark( 914 rubber)about trying to possibly make a acrylic deck lid .kinda like Saratoga tops he made. I to would like moter visible . Hope he can pull it off, If anyone can Mikey can!

These engines run great without air!
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post Oct 14 2014, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Oct 14 2014, 01:42 PM) *

QUOTE(sb914 @ Oct 14 2014, 01:07 PM) *

What about acrylic ? I've been talking with mark( 914 rubber)about trying to possibly make a acrylic deck lid .kinda like Saratoga tops he made. I to would like moter visible . Hope he can pull it off, If anyone can Mikey can!

These engines run great without air!

Sorry, forgot to mention my car is a sbc v8 conversion (water cooled). So it would be no different than a hood on a random water cooled moter.
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post Oct 14 2014, 03:55 PM
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......The goods are exposed?(like a cycle!!)
cool(temperature)Tacky looking(not cool!!)
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post Oct 14 2014, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Oct 14 2014, 02:55 PM) *

A lotta crap's gonna end up in the engine compartment without the lid in place.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100%, including unwanted fingers looking for the 5 finger discount. I use a GT lid on my six & it does the job.
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post Oct 14 2014, 05:15 PM
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Oct 14 2014, 01:07 PM) *

What about acrylic ? I've been talking with mark( 914 rubber)about trying to possibly make a acrylic deck lid .kinda like Saratoga tops he made. I to would like moter visible . Hope he can pull it off, If anyone can Mikey can!

These engines run great without air!

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