Rust on lower leading edge of hood. How to approach? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jonny Hotnuts · 10-16-2017, 06:29 PM

I have some rust through on this section of the hood.
The hood is in very good condition otherwise and the rust is only on this 'under lip'.

What is the best approach for repairing this section less replacing the whole thing?

Tks!

~JH

**too much stuff** · 10-16-2017, 08:00 PM

Replace the hood. You are close to good sheet metal in your neck of the woods. You will be time and money ahead.

cypressbog · 10-17-2017, 03:26 PM

That's a common place for them to rust. I agree, find a replacement for a hundred or two.

rsavage · 10-17-2017, 05:18 PM

+3 Find a new hood.

**Graham57a** · 10-19-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonny Hotnuts

I have some rust through on this section of the hood.
The hood is in very good condition otherwise and the rust is only on this 'under lip'.

What is the best approach for repairing this section less replacing the whole thing?

Tks!

~JH

If you are trying to preserve the original paint and do not want to replace the hood then there are ways to either neutralize the rust or replace the metal. You can remove the under hood brace with a spot weld cutter and that will allow you to get to the backside of the rusted out lip. Not sure what kinda equipment you have access to but a simple sheet metal break should make it easy to duplicate the bends in that front edge and cut out what is bad and replace it. If you don't want to cut and weld it I would at minimum spray some ospho on the back side and clean it up with a wire brush and use some sort of rust converter to slow it down.

I have the same issue on my 68 gmc but I have a piece of trim on the front edge that will help hide the new metal. Oh and if you don't care about the patina then yes getting a new hood is waaayyy easier. Hope this helps

Harrison. · 10-19-2017, 11:09 AM

Short of finding a new hood, if you have access to a metal brake, welder and some 20ga sheet metal it would not be hard to reproduce that. However, if you value your time I'd do what others have suggested and replace the hood.

Barnfind46 · 10-19-2017, 08:16 PM

I agree. Replace the hood. I am an experienced collision and restoration tech and would repair it for my self but if you pay someone it will be more than a replacement hood just to get to the primer stage.

10-16-2017, 06:29 PM	#1
Jonny Hotnuts Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Corbett Oregon Posts: 116	Rust on lower leading edge of hood. How to approach? I have some rust through on this section of the hood. The hood is in very good condition otherwise and the rust is only on this 'under lip'. What is the best approach for repairing this section less replacing the whole thing? Tks! ~JH

10-16-2017, 08:00 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,801	Re: Rust on lower leading edge of hood. How to approach? Replace the hood. You are close to good sheet metal in your neck of the woods. You will be time and money ahead. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-17-2017, 03:26 PM	#3
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Rust on lower leading edge of hood. How to approach? That's a common place for them to rust. I agree, find a replacement for a hundred or two.

10-17-2017, 05:18 PM	#4
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Rust on lower leading edge of hood. How to approach? +3 Find a new hood. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-19-2017, 11:09 AM	#6
Harrison. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 75	Re: Rust on lower leading edge of hood. How to approach? Short of finding a new hood, if you have access to a metal brake, welder and some 20ga sheet metal it would not be hard to reproduce that. However, if you value your time I'd do what others have suggested and replace the hood. __________________ http://harrisonspeed.com Instagram: harrisonspeed

10-19-2017, 08:16 PM	#7
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: Rust on lower leading edge of hood. How to approach? I agree. Replace the hood. I am an experienced collision and restoration tech and would repair it for my self but if you pay someone it will be more than a replacement hood just to get to the primer stage.



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