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mnunn454 · 03-11-2007, 08:32 AM

Just a thought. The hood takes a lot of abuse (thermal expansion/contraction, beating/slamming, and road and engine vibration). Make sure you weld the new pieces together carefully, such that it requires minimal body filler or else the cracks will show up and make short work of your masterpiece.

One other thing, my cowl hood is a metal box that is attached to/sits on top of the existing hood. As such it collects rain and then the next time you lift the hood, you get a nice dose of rusty water all down the back of the engine and firewall. Looks like your design might not have that problem. 'Thought I'd mention it so just in case yours has that potential, you can avoid it now rather than fixing it later.

Good luck. Let's see some pictures once it's done.

03-11-2007, 08:32 AM	#7
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: cowl hood Just a thought. The hood takes a lot of abuse (thermal expansion/contraction, beating/slamming, and road and engine vibration). Make sure you weld the new pieces together carefully, such that it requires minimal body filler or else the cracks will show up and make short work of your masterpiece. One other thing, my cowl hood is a metal box that is attached to/sits on top of the existing hood. As such it collects rain and then the next time you lift the hood, you get a nice dose of rusty water all down the back of the engine and firewall. Looks like your design might not have that problem. 'Thought I'd mention it so just in case yours has that potential, you can avoid it now rather than fixing it later. Good luck. Let's see some pictures once it's done. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe Last edited by mnunn454; 03-11-2007 at 08:33 AM.