[Billhilly]

Originally Posted by beetle1960

I had the same issue on my OEM hood.

Thanks for chiming in beetle.

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Hey BillHilly,
Vic used a type of expanding foam between his hood skin and the frame underneath.

Thanks Swamp, can't get that down here, but Fulson (?) do something similar.

Originally Posted by Lou Boffa

Not stock, but it sure works. A piece of L channel steel between the supports...nothing massive, just adds support, and stops that damn flapping!

Thanks Lou.

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Over the yearsi have seen several original 69-72's that had a brace installed in this same spot.

I'm leaning that way..

Originally Posted by davepl

Hmmm... mine is solid like a rock, and presuming they were all the same thickness, I'd strongly recommend you check the insulating strips between the hood frame and the sheetmetal.

They should not only be in place but also glued in with something like weatherstrip adhesive. That should firm it up.

We were all singing a similar tune, then in stepped davepl! Just kidding, this is the feed back I was after. Dave, I took my new set of brace foam support things up to my panel guy and slide them all in, but it made no real difference. At this stage, my cheapest option is to probably make a centre brace and try some additional foam. I'll let you know how I get on.