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shortymac83 · 03-15-2004, 01:14 PM

On my 67, the hood appears to have (at one point) been glued or epoxied to the bracing. How exactly were these attached together? Anyone have any good and easy tech tips for getting them BACK together?

**CPNE** · 03-15-2004, 01:30 PM

I expect what you are describing is the padding that was inserted between hood sheetmetal and braces. I've observed that time coupled with excessive heat will melt this material and give it the appearence you describe. New padding can be purchased, or you can leave it "as is"

shortymac83 · 03-15-2004, 01:53 PM

well, it does get over 100 for a few weeks in the summer here, and who knows if the thing has been overheated or what. What it honestly looks like is that someone ran a bead of black silicone on either sides of the hood braces. Is that what you're thinking of? Also, do you know where I could get those pads?

**CPNE** · 03-15-2004, 02:00 PM

The hood and braces were designed so that there was a gap between them. This gap was then filled with pads to prevent the hood from wobbling when going over bumps. So, there should be a gap designed into your hood. As to what it's filled with after 35 years is anybody's guess but I've seen where the pads do get melted making it appear to be epoxy.

You can get replacement pads at any of the vendors listed on the lefthand side of this page .

Since you are a mid-westerner, GMCPauls in IN may be your best bet.

shortymac83 · 03-15-2004, 02:17 PM

Thanks!

03-15-2004, 01:14 PM	#1
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	Question about hoods. On my 67, the hood appears to have (at one point) been glued or epoxied to the bracing. How exactly were these attached together? Anyone have any good and easy tech tips for getting them BACK together? __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

03-15-2004, 01:30 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I expect what you are describing is the padding that was inserted between hood sheetmetal and braces. I've observed that time coupled with excessive heat will melt this material and give it the appearence you describe. New padding can be purchased, or you can leave it "as is" __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-15-2004, 01:53 PM	#3
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	well, it does get over 100 for a few weeks in the summer here, and who knows if the thing has been overheated or what. What it honestly looks like is that someone ran a bead of black silicone on either sides of the hood braces. Is that what you're thinking of? Also, do you know where I could get those pads? __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

03-15-2004, 02:00 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	The hood and braces were designed so that there was a gap between them. This gap was then filled with pads to prevent the hood from wobbling when going over bumps. So, there should be a gap designed into your hood. As to what it's filled with after 35 years is anybody's guess but I've seen where the pads do get melted making it appear to be epoxy. You can get replacement pads at any of the vendors listed on the lefthand side of this page . Since you are a mid-westerner, GMCPauls in IN may be your best bet. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-15-2004, 02:17 PM	#5
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	Thanks! __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.



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