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Rick88ss: (2010-07-02 22:36:10)
There's a guy in Westland,MI (about 20 miles west of Detroit) that can make a hood liner that will fit the Z31. He needs a hood or a stencil made with the factory hood liner. Let me know so I can PM you the info. He can also do a group buy if there's enough interest.
It's a 1/4" thick and needs to be glued in place with a spray adhesive. Custom decals can also be added.
Really nice looking hood liner for about $100.
Or I can order one (not made for the Z) and cut it to fit if he can't get a stencil of the OEM hood liner .
Some pics of the hood liners
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Rick88ss: (2010-07-04 01:51:40)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
Nobody? :-(
Racinjitter: (2010-07-06 06:29:36)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
I just read this. I don't have a spare hood, but I know where one of my old ones are that I can borrow for this project. Shoot me the info. I drive through westland everyday to get to work.
EightyFour: (2010-07-06 19:49:17)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
if it turns into a group buy, im interested…
khyronzx: (2010-07-06 20:11:06)
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They look great and all but I can't really justify spending 100 bucks on one when the money could be better spent on different parts.
Rick88ss: (2010-07-06 21:26:49)
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Racinjitter's gonna talk to him soon to get the ball rolling.
Here's some Z's I thought would look nice in the center of the hood liner. It's an extra $15 I think. He can do em in a few different colors. I think Silver,white,red,blue,orange and maybe some others.
I personally like the first one.
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michaelp: (2010-07-08 02:29:48)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
middle def, closest to the Z31 "Z" which is only proper.
Rick88ss: (2010-07-08 02:32:47)
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Anybody have a pic of the 2nd Z above but with the 2 legs the same length?
Just like the Z on the nose emblem.
Careless: (2010-07-08 06:37:56)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
a logo is only as good as it's relation to size and placement.
just sayin. not that i know anything about logos or that kind of stuff. :hum
Careless: (2010-07-08 06:38:52)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
btw you'll also want to supply a EPS/Vector version of said logo, or you'll get some shitty results when it's printed from a web-safe jpeg.
just sayin. not that i know anything about logos or that kind of stuff. :hum
Rick88ss: (2010-07-08 12:51:39)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
He needs a jpeg,then he converts it to the proper format for printing the decals.
Take a look at the pics of the hood liners. They look good to me.
tert72: (2010-07-08 13:15:29)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
hey rick anyone drop off a hood liner yet? since im in the toledo area now i could drive up there take off my hood liner for a bit and let him borrow it if he still needs it. and also interested in a group buy
khyronzx: (2010-07-08 13:22:19)
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Me thinks use the z31 z with all the little dash marks around it like on the emblem.
Rick88ss: (2010-07-08 14:12:22)
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Those Z pix are just some examples. I'm sure you can get any style Z or decal you want.
In a week or two we'll have all the details (price,decal choices,time frame,etc).
If anybody has any other decal ideas just post the jpeg image here.
Rick88ss: (2010-07-08 14:16:44)
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I just thought of something since my Z is an 88. Do the 84-86 Z's have the same underhood support bracing and use the same hood liner?
inqui-Z-tor: (2010-07-08 15:35:03)
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Tagged this thread so I can remember to read it. Can't view the images . .blocked at work.
- -(
OK85ZX: (2010-07-08 16:02:12)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
There are atleast differences for the hood scoop. I'll compare them in a few days if noone else does first.
Careless: (2010-07-08 22:54:19)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
[quote]Rick88ss wrote:
btw you'll also want to supply a EPS/Vector version of said logo, or you'll get some shitty results when it's printed from a web-safe jpeg.
just sayin. not that i know anything about logos or that kind of stuff. :humHe needs a jpeg,then he converts it to the proper format for printing the decals.
Take a look at the pics of the hood liners. They look good to me.
right- but the printing process doesn't always work out that way. a low resolution jpeg will net you a low resolution logo.
just saying so it all works out. i'd like to see one done and if my car didn't pee gasoline sometimes i would probably be interested. once i sort the chemical problems out :-P
inqui-Z-tor: (2010-07-08 23:35:41)
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Sweet ..
If details can be worked out .. ie .. he gets the proper pattern.
I might have some artwork to work with ..
8)
floridaZ: (2010-07-09 02:45:54)
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I don't have the two hoods in front of me, but the underhood bracing looks different if memory serves. The hoods are different sizes and shapes, so I'd assume so anyway.
matico40: (2010-07-09 17:05:34)
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sounds interesting
roastin300: (2010-07-13 04:45:58)
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Yes the underhood insulation is different for the earlier and later years....
floridaZ: (2010-07-13 04:55:10)
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But uh, yea… if this turns into a group buy or better yet a continually offered product I would be interested.
862sik: (2010-07-13 06:38:32)
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I wouldnt mind paying some cash for a nice piece. I have been doing homework and calling a few companies that has made units like these but either it wont be flexable enough or they dont make it for our cars. It really brings out the look of the engine bay when there is a nice piece there and not falling apart =).
If you think about it, these arent avalible any more.
I would be down for a set. I wouldnt mind making a mock-up of mine.
That would be sick if it was in the middle
=/ but I am in california.
OK85ZX: (2010-07-13 16:05:04)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
the Z32 Z emblem is my favorite in looks, but it doesn't really fit with our cars, I think the proper style for the car should be used
Racinjitter: (2010-07-18 16:07:15)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
I went down to see Gonzalo yesterday and he installed a hoodliner for me. It cost me $85 and it looks freaking phenomenal! I did not have any emblems installed as I have another idea for my car. (Shiro Nakamura's signature) Gonzalo will be on vacation for the next 2 weeks and he is in possession of my OE hoodliner. I am going to the pick an pull today to get another OE hood liner from a 84-86 so that we all can have them made.
Installation requires you to take the hood off. The whole process takes about 2.5-4 hours depending on how dirty your hood is.
This is the only picture that I have taken so far, Gonzalo will be adding the pictures that he took to his website ASAP. I will take more pictures another time, maybe tonight after I get the transmission installed again.
Racinjitter: (2010-07-18 20:40:55)
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I went to the pick and pull today and found 5 z31's there, 3 are 86's. The other two were 84-85's, one of which was a turbo. So I have the OE hoodliner from the 84T and an 86, they are the same except for the hole for the scoop. As soon as Gonzalo returns from vacation I will drop them off to him so that he can make templates.
He also stated that he will work with you guys to start a group buy. If I weren't so busy I would mediate between him and ya'll.
Careless: (2010-07-18 22:55:02)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
from a design standpoint- regarding the letter.
letters just floating around in empty space often look weird, especially due to any undulations and bumps in the surface on which they are reproduced.
if you take - for example, a shape and have it sit in the perfect center or a center that is mathematically proportional on at least 3 sides, it will look a lot better.
This is how we presented logos to judges when doing artwork during college. It often ends up more pleasing to the eye.
I would think it's the same on the Z because of the length of the good. the bottom of the hood is further away from the viewer. Having it in the absolute center will not make it seem as though it's in the center of the hood- although mathematically it will be.
have you guys thought about encasing the logo in the same emblem that nissan did?
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or maybe the logo on racinjitter's front bumper, seen in the picture he posted last
OK85ZX: (2010-07-18 23:38:42)
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I'd like to have one with a Rick Astley silhouette.......... just sayin.
inqui-Z-tor: (2010-07-19 00:17:54)
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I've always wanted something to dress up underneath the hood .. why does installation require hood removal?
Racinjitter: (2010-07-19 04:30:15)
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The reason for hood removal is due to the amount of time it will take to set everything up, clean and install. Installing a hoodliner while being contorted into a pretzel is not fun. Simply put it will be easier on you.
When Gonzalo sends the hoodliner out there will be instructions. He instructed me to pick up some 3M super 80 vinyl and rubber adhesive for the installation. It is expensive at ~13 bucks a can, but he stated that it is the ONLY stuff that he has found to work for years without issues. This stuff.
Here a couple snaps of my car and hoodliner.
You can see the large recessed area just right of the center of the hood. This is where my emblem will be going.
Rick88ss: (2010-07-19 05:00:40)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
Looks good. Thanks for your help getting this done.
Did you also use the stock plastic hood liner holders?
Did he cut it to fit or did he make a copy of the factory hood liner?
What did he say about the decals?
BTW....since the template is done, here's the info to contact Gonzalo and his website.
http://hoodliners.blogspot.com/
Racinjitter: (2010-07-19 05:19:37)
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Dang, I thought I put that in my first completed post. :zzz
floridaZ: (2010-07-19 05:21:42)
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You know what Ritter? You're alright. 8)
Rick88ss: (2010-07-19 05:27:16)
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Thanks for the info.
I guess I'll call him in 2 weeks.
Great timing for his vacation. LOL
862sik: (2010-07-19 08:23:08)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
man im already down for a set. Im glad you took the time to find something for our z's.
I can live without a graphic, anything but the old stuff is well worth it. As for the price you cant beat it.
inqui-Z-tor: (2010-07-19 13:48:54)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
OK .. thanks. Looks good. And he uses vector files for the decal? So it's a decal, not printed onto the liner?
Hmm then I could afix my own decal?
I'll have to do this when I get back.
862sik: (2010-07-19 17:50:06)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
[quote]inqui-Z-tor wrote:
The reason for hood removal is due to the amount of time it will take to set everything up, clean and install. Installing a hoodliner while being contorted into a pretzel is not fun. Simply put it will be easier on you.
When Gonzalo sends the hoodliner out there will be instructions. He instructed me to pick up some 3M super 80 vinyl and rubber adhesive for the installation. It is expensive at ~13 bucks a can, but he stated that it is the ONLY stuff that he has found to work for years without issues. This stuff.
You can see the large recessed area just right of the center of the hood. This is where my emblem will be going.
OK .. thanks. Looks good. And he uses vector files for the decal? So it's a decal, not printed onto the liner?
Hmm then I could afix my own decal?
I'll have to do this when I get back.
Check out the site, the image can be added on afterwards.
khyronzx: (2010-07-20 13:28:35)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
Looks to me like you could have used a little more material in the front to evenly cover up the rest of the recessed area.
inqui-Z-tor: (2010-07-20 13:53:49)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
I noticed that too. It's more noticeable if you compare it with the photo examples from "Gonzo's" site. It looks impressive.
And I understand now about the need for taking the hood off. Even though I read about the need for the adhesive, it didn't register (DOH) at the time.
I wonder, I guess I can write "Gonzo" if he has any pics of the hoodliner .. say after 6mos to a year of use?
As I posted previously, I've considered a hoodliner .. even a temporary one. You know, one that I would "apply" say with magnets just for show purposes, then remove it, when the hood is down and while "engine is running". I've been to a few shows where some owners have custom "removable hoodliners" that are cut to fit as well. They are not a form fitting …
Not to detract from this product, because I do like it ..
Racinjitter: (2010-07-20 16:40:14)
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This is an exact copy of the OEM hoodliner. Exact shape and size. It could be extended though.
Careless: (2010-07-20 16:43:16)
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so what's the price with and without the logo again?
inqui-Z-tor: (2010-07-20 18:09:46)
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per the website .. $85-$95 (depends on size) for the liner, $15 for the logo (might depend on if he has the logo in stock, versus needing the vector art file to set up the vinyl decal cutter) .. shipping an additional $13 (USA) to $23 (Canada)..
khyronzx: (2010-07-20 18:27:03)
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The oem goes all the way to the front of that indented area doesn't it? If he is copying the exact outline of the factory one he isn't taking acount for that it has all the molded in stuff and it would be larger if it was pressed completely flat.
Racinjitter: (2010-07-20 21:23:00)
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No, the OEM one doesn't go all the way up to the core support brace. If it did it would be torn to shreds by the entering wind and due to the fastener location being reward further.
OK85ZX: (2010-07-20 22:17:57)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
I just checked my factory liner and it looks like the one Ritter posted, with it not filling in the area that looks to have a gap… It looks weird in the picture from the camera angle, but if you are standing next to the car with the hood up you can't tell the gap is there without bending over and looking for it. I agree though it would probably look a little better with the area filled in.
Careless: (2010-07-20 23:25:08)
Re: Anybody near Westland,MI Custom Hood Liner (pics)
[quote]inqui-Z-tor wrote:
so what's the price with and without the logo again?
per the website .. $85-$95 (depends on size) for the liner, $15 for the logo (might depend on if he has the logo in stock, versus needing the vector art file to set up the vinyl decal cutter) .. shipping an additional $13 (USA) to $23 (Canada)..
thanks. good deal.
when you say logo, that means i can request anything?
inqui-Z-tor: (2010-07-21 13:00:41)
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[quote]Careless wrote: [quote=inqui-Z-tor]
so what's the price with and without the logo again?
per the website .. $85-$95 (depends on size) for the liner, $15 for the logo (might depend on if he has the logo in stock, versus needing the vector art file to set up the vinyl decal cutter) .. shipping an additional $13 (USA) to $23 (Canada)..
thanks. good deal.
when you say logo, that means i can request anything?
It might be best to contact "gonzo" and ask your question. The information I quoted comes from this website/blog .. as for logos, my impression is that he may have some stock images/logos .. domestics vs. foreign ones though .. ie .. no NISSAN or "Z" logo in his stock/inventory.
inqui-Z-tor: (2010-08-06 15:28:25)
Dr. Pepper PhD.: (2010-09-23 17:37:09)
Currently on sale on ebay. 90 Shipped with decal
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-3 … ccessories
Rick88ss: (2010-09-23 21:34:07)
Since I haven't posted the pics in this thread, here you go.....
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862sik: (2010-09-24 04:27:55)
nice engine bay man.
inqui-Z-tor: (2011-05-10 21:24:34)
OK .. I know it's an old thread.
For those of you that have the custom hoodliner .. how are they holding up?
Got pics?
Racinjitter: (2011-05-10 22:48:22)
I put about 3k on my car since installing it. It is holding up very well! I will take pics this weekend when I am tearing apart the engine.
84naz31: (2011-05-15 06:28:45)
i dont like it… for some reason it looks like it needs to cover more. looks like its "unfinished"
CruiserZ31: (2011-05-15 07:20:17)
I think it looks good, especially up against that super clean engine bay.
oemz: (2011-07-19 18:09:19)
I am very interested in getting one with no logo just black to replicate a stock one.
FlyingT: (2011-09-13 17:00:28)
Any chance of getting one of these? Would have been nice if this was a group buy to post it on the other forums too.
Dr. Pepper PhD.: (2011-09-13 22:07:07)
It wasn't a group buy. This company was making them as ordered. I got mine off of ebay from the guy making them.
Here is his website
http://hoodliners.blogspot.com/p/order- … re_02.html
Scroll down to nissan 300zx and include your year
Dr. Pepper PhD.: (2012-09-08 14:38:34)
For those of you interested, he just started listing on ebay again:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190723371816
Joe87T: (2013-03-03 22:31:14)
wow,
February 2013:
Due to an unforeseen medical issue I am unable to accept orders for hoodliners right now. I am undergoing I.V. chemotherapy for stage 4 pancreatic cancer and hope to beat it! I've lived a clean life and am fairly strong so my docs are positive that I'll get through this. As soon as I get the OK from them I'll re-establish the STORE page so that I can fulfill orders once more.
To those who have already ordered from me I fully intend to complete and ship your order as soon as I'm able, please bear with me!
I have every confidence in the doctors and staff of the Cancer Center at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan that they'll bring me to full health and remission!
Glory and praise to Almighty God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit who will also bring me through this cancer and offer me comfort and healing so that I can support my family through the sale of my hoodliners.
Thank you for your understanding and prayers!
Gonzalo Duque "Gonzo"
tbirddmnd@att.net
862sik: (2013-03-03 22:35:52)
You will beat it, we can inject some z31dye into your system and your flux capacitor will kick on!
Hope you get better bro.
Joe87T: (2013-03-03 23:24:25)
it's not me thank goodness, I was going to order one
862sik: (2013-03-03 23:33:31)
ah crap didnt catch that. I was wondering how a guy with a bunch of IV's is going to type a letter with no mistakes =)
FlyingT: (2013-03-04 15:29:59)
Pancreatic cancer, stage 4, not good. Bad prognosis. Most only live 3 - 6 months after diagnosis.
Glad I got my hood liner last year.
Good luck Gonzo
MADMIKE: (2013-03-04 16:14:20)
Yeah stage 4 of any cancer is never a good thing. Shame. Best wishes
Z_Karma: (2013-03-04 16:57:05)
My best friend from HS was just diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer 4 days before Christmas.
This after his wife was diagnosed with uterine cancer the year before and had to have a hysterectomy.
edit: Doh, didn't see that it wasn't you until later.
FlyingT: (2013-03-05 20:47:10)
Yeah, I got to stage 3B with my cancer (melanoma), it had spread (tumor in my leg) but not to a distant part of my body (would have been stage 4). Been 3 years and they find no more tumors. 3 years ago I had a 12% survival rate for my skin cancer, 1 out of 8 survive stage 3B.
Pancreatic cancer is almost always not cureable or even able to slow it down. You are usually toast if you get that diagnosis.
Racinjitter: (2013-03-07 01:45:33)
I still have my hood liner… I can try to remove it from the shiro hood that is gonna be cut up this weekend. With any luck I should be able to remove it in one piece. I guess I'm going to have to stop in and see Gonzo this week. [archived image: frown.png]
Rick88ss: (2015-04-26 00:57:42)
I was talking about hoodliners the other day at a Z meet and thought I would check to see if he was still making them.
I was saddened by what I read:
http://www.gofundme.com/Gonzaloduque
"Just an update:
My husband Gonzalo Duque saddly ended his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer on Thursday June 26,2014 at 7 in the morning. He fought to the last breath. Altough he did not want to give up, the Lord called him home."
ZEricMZ: (2015-04-26 22:45:53)
You know Rick, crazily enough yesterday I was having the same conversation with a friend as we were masking off my engine bay. He has asked about my hood liner and had told them of Gonzo producing these until he became ill. I wasn't sure how his illness had turned out for him until I read this. It's sad to hear of his passing.
turbofedz: (2015-04-27 22:54:20)
Wow sad story R.I.P.i was looking into a hood liner with no luck.
ZaksZ31: (2015-05-18 22:22:02)
Can anyone carry on his legacy? Someone out there has gotta know how he made these..
dharris1: (2015-05-25 20:12:56)
This is terrible news. Even if someone doesn't own a Z31, when they help support the small aftermarket niche they become apart of the family.
RIP Gonzo.