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11-08-2008, 12:40 AM
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hood brace repair
I have 2 hoods for my 1950 and both have rust thru on the brace that the hinge bolts to on one side. is there a repair piece for this?
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11-08-2008, 01:48 AM
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Re: hood brace repair
never heard of one - do a little surfing, but you will probably have to fab something up -
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11-12-2008, 12:19 AM
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Re: hood brace repair
That area rots out because the brace is a hat section channel and traps all the dust/dirt at the lowest point. Of course it absorbs and hold moisture so this rots the brace out from the inside. It is a fairly easy fix with the hood off the truck. Remove all the rotted material, treat the inside area with a rust converter and prime/coat the heck out of it once that drys. Then weld in a replacement metal piece and grind to taste. Just watch the heat build up as it will warp the hood skin.
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11-12-2008, 12:37 AM
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Re: hood brace repair
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