The Nebraska Three Inch wide Dome Die

The Nebraska Three Inch wide Dome DieOur most popular die is a 3" wide "dome" style die, perfectly sized for early hot rod hoods and hood sides. Each die is made from A2 tool steel with a Rockwell hardness of 61 63. The lower forms are crafted from 4140 pre hardened steel and are designed for 18 gauge metal. If you need a different gauge, email us, and we can custom clearance the form to fit your specifications. Each set includes an upper and lower die, plus an interface plate that bolts

Our most popular die is a 3" wide "dome" style die, perfectly sized for early hot rod hoods and hood sides.

Each die is made from A2 tool steel with a Rockwell hardness of 61-63. The lower forms are crafted from 4140 pre-hardened steel and are designed for 18-gauge metal. If you need a different gauge, email us, and we can custom-clearance the form to fit your specifications.

Each set includes an upper and lower die, plus an interface plate that bolts to a Mitler Bros. press or can be adapted to your custom-designed press. 

Since we manufacture to order, please allow 2-3 weeks for fulfillment.

Why choose our louver die set?

• Made from high-quality tool steel, heat-treated for durability.

• Features adjustable spacing from 1/4” to 1/2” between louvers—something you won’t find anywhere else.

• Includes a back form to ensure perfect louver formation every time.

• Clearly scribed centerline on the front for precision.

This louver design is inspired by a louvered hood and fenders I bought that were originally louvered in 1961. They had a beautiful shape and always drew compliments. Unfortunately, I lost that hood and fenders in a fire—but I was determined to reproduce those louvers. I salvaged the burnt hood and reverse-engineered the louver die from it. It took a few attempts, but the third time was the charm!