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Dingfodgy · 01-29-2008, 11:09 AM

I have a dilema of sorts. Due to the DD status of my '67 I pretty much have to acquire replacement body panels to strip and get straight while I continue to drive the truck. Once they're ready I spend a weekend swappin' them out. Yes, I know after all is said and done- I'll have most of the sheetmetal to put together another truck...but that's a whole separate topic.
My problem is my hood(s). The one on the truck is the original and is really straight except for the ding in the front. Being as I don't want to strip off the primer and paint while I still have to drive the beast- I don't know if there are more dents and dings that have been filled with bondo. The replacement hood I got is also quite straight, but after pulling off the front edge trim I see a couple large rot-through spots.

If ya'll were me would you try to pull out the dent in the hood currently on the truck and hope their isn't any additional damage - OR - would you patch in the leading edge of the replacement hood and continue prepping it for primer. Both pieces are perfectly salvageable.....just wondering which one would be easier to fix.

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67_C-30 · 01-29-2008, 11:15 AM

I'd choose fixing the dented one over the rusty one.

sick69 · 01-29-2008, 01:23 PM

I have to agree, fixing that dent would be easier than fixing that rust.

You could always put the rusty one on while your fixing the dent and then swap the good hood back on.

Just a thought

Frank

BigSky71 · 01-30-2008, 05:43 AM

Yea fix that little dent. May be able to push some of it out from the back if the dent is near one of the small holes in the back side of the hood if not, then a stud gun is probably your best bet. Assuming you don't have a stud gun, I suggest finding a small body shop, have them pull the dent out [it wouldn't take long], then take it home and finish with filler and sanding.

cstm68 · 01-30-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sick69

I have to agree, fixing that dent would be easier than fixing that rust.

You could always put the rusty one on while your fixing the dent and then swap the good hood back on.

Just a thought

Frank

i would do this. or i have a good 67-68 hood you can have if you come get in.

01-29-2008, 11:09 AM	#1
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Which Hood to Use? I have a dilema of sorts. Due to the DD status of my '67 I pretty much have to acquire replacement body panels to strip and get straight while I continue to drive the truck. Once they're ready I spend a weekend swappin' them out. Yes, I know after all is said and done- I'll have most of the sheetmetal to put together another truck...but that's a whole separate topic. My problem is my hood(s). The one on the truck is the original and is really straight except for the ding in the front. Being as I don't want to strip off the primer and paint while I still have to drive the beast- I don't know if there are more dents and dings that have been filled with bondo. The replacement hood I got is also quite straight, but after pulling off the front edge trim I see a couple large rot-through spots. If ya'll were me would you try to pull out the dent in the hood currently on the truck and hope their isn't any additional damage - OR - would you patch in the leading edge of the replacement hood and continue prepping it for primer. Both pieces are perfectly salvageable.....just wondering which one would be easier to fix. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

01-29-2008, 11:15 AM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Which Hood to Use? I'd choose fixing the dented one over the rusty one. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-29-2008, 01:23 PM	#3
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Which Hood to Use? I have to agree, fixing that dent would be easier than fixing that rust. You could always put the rusty one on while your fixing the dent and then swap the good hood back on. Just a thought Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

01-30-2008, 05:43 AM	#4
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: Which Hood to Use? Yea fix that little dent. May be able to push some of it out from the back if the dent is near one of the small holes in the back side of the hood if not, then a stud gun is probably your best bet. Assuming you don't have a stud gun, I suggest finding a small body shop, have them pull the dent out [it wouldn't take long], then take it home and finish with filler and sanding. __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures Last edited by BigSky71; 01-30-2008 at 05:43 AM.

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