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Mgicm · 01-08-2015, 03:17 PM

Hope this is ok to post but is there any good source for 47-53 hoods for a half ton chevy pickup? Im trying to get a hood that matches the body color on this patina. Its not black but very dark blue? I can grab some pictures but the hood i have looks odd. I know it is a longshot but trying to get one that is closer in original color to my body. thanks for any help. GP

**mr48chev** · 01-08-2015, 09:24 PM

Well I for one will be so happy when this "patina" fad runs it's course but the only way you are going to find a hood that has the color and fade or paint destruction you are hunting for is get off the computer and go out and look for one.

Blue was probably the second most popular color next to green which was "the" color and there are a lot of 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton trucks still around with original but faded out paint on the hoods. I'd just do the "lets go for a ride" thing on days off and get off the normal beaten paths and check old wrecking yards and check the little Nickle papers or Craigslist for AD truck parts within a reasonable driving distance. You might have to drive a couple hundred miles one way to find the one you want but I dang sure would not buy one and have it shipped expecting it to match what I want to match.

There are some custom painters who can paint the "fake patina" good enough to match what you have but I'd think it would cost you close to a thousand bucks to have the hood done by the guys who do the best job.

MARTINSR · 01-09-2015, 03:23 PM

I'm thinking paint it the original color then put it up on the roof of the garage for 50 years and then take it and bolt it on.

What is wrong with the hood on the truck right now?

Brian

Highsider · 01-09-2015, 05:18 PM

I have a buddy that can photograph your existing finish and turn it into a vinyl wrap for your hood.
I imagine it will cost you plenty of $$$.

crossfire84 · 01-09-2015, 05:56 PM

[QUOTE=mr48chev;6991638]Well I for one will be so happy when this "patina" fad runs it's course

You said it!

01-08-2015, 03:17 PM	#1
Mgicm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 163	matching hood Hope this is ok to post but is there any good source for 47-53 hoods for a half ton chevy pickup? Im trying to get a hood that matches the body color on this patina. Its not black but very dark blue? I can grab some pictures but the hood i have looks odd. I know it is a longshot but trying to get one that is closer in original color to my body. thanks for any help. GP

01-08-2015, 09:24 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,648	Re: matching hood Well I for one will be so happy when this "patina" fad runs it's course but the only way you are going to find a hood that has the color and fade or paint destruction you are hunting for is get off the computer and go out and look for one. Blue was probably the second most popular color next to green which was "the" color and there are a lot of 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton trucks still around with original but faded out paint on the hoods. I'd just do the "lets go for a ride" thing on days off and get off the normal beaten paths and check old wrecking yards and check the little Nickle papers or Craigslist for AD truck parts within a reasonable driving distance. You might have to drive a couple hundred miles one way to find the one you want but I dang sure would not buy one and have it shipped expecting it to match what I want to match. There are some custom painters who can paint the "fake patina" good enough to match what you have but I'd think it would cost you close to a thousand bucks to have the hood done by the guys who do the best job. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-09-2015, 03:23 PM	#3
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: matching hood I'm thinking paint it the original color then put it up on the roof of the garage for 50 years and then take it and bolt it on. What is wrong with the hood on the truck right now? Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-09-2015, 05:18 PM	#4
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: matching hood I have a buddy that can photograph your existing finish and turn it into a vinyl wrap for your hood. I imagine it will cost you plenty of $$$. __________________ Jimi J from I-Oh-Way '57 Panel 3105 Met this deer... Roof Swap on my Panel Jim's Bread Truck

01-09-2015, 05:56 PM	#5
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: matching hood [QUOTE=mr48chev;6991638]Well I for one will be so happy when this "patina" fad runs it's course You said it! __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!



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