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02-09-2009, 10:36 AM
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hood stiffening pads?
Does anyone know where I can get hood stiffening pads for a 67 gmc hood?
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02-09-2009, 10:43 AM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
I've seen people spray that expandable foam between the hood and hood supports.
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02-09-2009, 11:00 AM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
Just about all our vendors carry them. I got some from Classic Industries, but try Brother's or GMC Pauls. Lots of sources.
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02-09-2009, 11:10 AM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
THANSKS A LOT, I'll call one of them
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02-09-2009, 12:13 PM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
From personal experience - DO NOT use the expanding foam on the bottom of the hood...
I have that on my Blazer right now - looks like crap and it difficult to get off. |
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02-09-2009, 08:13 PM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
Also try LMC Truck
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02-09-2009, 10:35 PM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
got a set ordered today, 14.00 thanks guys for the help
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02-09-2009, 10:52 PM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
Word of caution. Be extremely careful when prying between the hood and the metal brace to slip the pad in. The top of the hood can be easily bent. Also, unless you need them, don't replace the ones in the very front of the hood. That's harder to pry apart.
I used a wide wooden wedge shaped piece to slowly and carefuly tap and pry the area just wide enough to slip the pad in -the second time I did it.
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02-10-2009, 09:53 AM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
Thanks 68gmcsee, sounds like good advice
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02-10-2009, 09:59 AM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
My pads are to thin. I have new ones, but the space is to wide for my new pads. Is it ok to glue them?
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02-10-2009, 10:30 AM
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Re: hood stiffening pads?
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The idea is to keep the hood from rattling and to stiffen it so it doesn't vibrate up and down as you drive on the roads. I'd try to locate some thicker pads or padding. But to answer your question, I don't think it would hurt to silicone them in place. It would just make it harder to replace in 20 to 30 years. |
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