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Super_Dave · 08-10-2015, 07:05 PM

I am going to look at this hood for my '74. It's off a Jimmy, supposed to be rust free, straight, etc. $50 is a really good deal.

The only issue with mine is that the inner panel lip at the front has some serious rust that you only see/feel when opening the hood. Closing it always leaves rust debris on the core support. I can get the front of the hood in a repo strip for about $20+ shipping but then there is the whole cut, remove, weld thing and hope it all lines up.

His hood looks to have some surface rust in the drivers side of the lip but he says it's not cancerous. My biggest concern, is that my hood is really straight and not kinked at all and no dings or dents. If his is as good as he claims, mine is a great spare. If his is bowed, then I am spending the money for a hood I will never use.

Here are the photos of the hood. One is on the ground and one shows the edge where a kink or bow usually is. Does the hood look straight to you guys? It does to me but my eyes are not what they once were.

Thanks,

Dave

Super_Dave · 08-10-2015, 08:41 PM

I am going to look at this hood for my '74. It's off a Jimmy, supposed to be rust free, straight, etc. $50 is a really good deal.

The only issue with mine is that the inner panel lip at the front has some serious rust that you only see/feel when opening the hood. Closing it always leaves rust debris on the core support. I can get the front of the hood in a repo strip for about $20+ shipping but then there is the whole cut, remove, weld thing and hope it all lines up.

His hood looks to have some surface rust in the drivers side of the lip but he says it's not cancerous. My biggest concern, is that my hood is really straight and not kinked at all and no dings or dents. If his is as good as he claims, mine is a great spare. If his is bowed, then I am spending the money for a hood I will never use.

Here are the photos of the hood. One is on the ground and one shows the edge where a kink or bow usually is. Does the hood look straight to you guys? It does to me but my eyes are not what they once were.

Thanks,

Dave

midnight rambler · 08-10-2015, 11:17 PM

Dont see the pictures dave

Super_Dave · 08-10-2015, 11:23 PM

They were there, because I looked at the post. Hummm?

I will post again... here they come.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-10-2015, 11:38 PM

thing about computer pictures are they are just a good idea not an accurate view of the actual item looks good from here but I bet its not as nice in person

Super_Dave · 08-11-2015, 07:23 PM

Now the photos are back in the original post... weirdness!

Anyway, I pulled the trigger on the hood. It is really nice. Some 220 grit will remove any rust scale underneath, a little primer and I will be in business. No dents or dings. No kink or buckle. Just waiting for a second pair of hands to assist in the R&R!

Now for the right side inner fender and a core support... patience says Mr. Miyagi!

08-10-2015, 07:05 PM	#1
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Parts Thoughts... I am going to look at this hood for my '74. It's off a Jimmy, supposed to be rust free, straight, etc. $50 is a really good deal. The only issue with mine is that the inner panel lip at the front has some serious rust that you only see/feel when opening the hood. Closing it always leaves rust debris on the core support. I can get the front of the hood in a repo strip for about $20+ shipping but then there is the whole cut, remove, weld thing and hope it all lines up. His hood looks to have some surface rust in the drivers side of the lip but he says it's not cancerous. My biggest concern, is that my hood is really straight and not kinked at all and no dings or dents. If his is as good as he claims, mine is a great spare. If his is bowed, then I am spending the money for a hood I will never use. Here are the photos of the hood. One is on the ground and one shows the edge where a kink or bow usually is. Does the hood look straight to you guys? It does to me but my eyes are not what they once were. Thanks, Dave Attached Images __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

08-10-2015, 08:41 PM	#2
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Parts Thoughts... I am going to look at this hood for my '74. It's off a Jimmy, supposed to be rust free, straight, etc. $50 is a really good deal. The only issue with mine is that the inner panel lip at the front has some serious rust that you only see/feel when opening the hood. Closing it always leaves rust debris on the core support. I can get the front of the hood in a repo strip for about $20+ shipping but then there is the whole cut, remove, weld thing and hope it all lines up. His hood looks to have some surface rust in the drivers side of the lip but he says it's not cancerous. My biggest concern, is that my hood is really straight and not kinked at all and no dings or dents. If his is as good as he claims, mine is a great spare. If his is bowed, then I am spending the money for a hood I will never use. Here are the photos of the hood. One is on the ground and one shows the edge where a kink or bow usually is. Does the hood look straight to you guys? It does to me but my eyes are not what they once were. Thanks, Dave __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

08-10-2015, 11:17 PM	#3
midnight rambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego ca Posts: 618	Re: Parts Thoughts... Dont see the pictures dave

08-10-2015, 11:23 PM	#4
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Re: Parts Thoughts... They were there, because I looked at the post. Hummm? I will post again... here they come. Attached Images __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

08-10-2015, 11:38 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Parts Thoughts... thing about computer pictures are they are just a good idea not an accurate view of the actual item looks good from here but I bet its not as nice in person __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-11-2015, 07:23 PM	#6
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Re: Parts Thoughts... Now the photos are back in the original post... weirdness! Anyway, I pulled the trigger on the hood. It is really nice. Some 220 grit will remove any rust scale underneath, a little primer and I will be in business. No dents or dings. No kink or buckle. Just waiting for a second pair of hands to assist in the R&R! Now for the right side inner fender and a core support... patience says Mr. Miyagi! __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."



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