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TxCajun · 10-14-2019, 10:58 PM

Source recommendations for "Front Hood Repair Panel - Lower" ?

After stripping the hood for my '66, I've found rust perforation across almost the entire front lower lip. The rest of the hood is in pretty good shape, so I'm considering repairing this with a new "Front Hood Repair Panel - Lower". I'm seeing these on line from a number of different sources, ranging from $170 to $250.

If you have successfully used one of these repair panels and can recommend a specific source or manufacturer based on quality and fit, I would certainly appreciate the information.

Thanks!

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**LostMy65** · 10-14-2019, 11:41 PM

You'll get the post from some saying the patch panels all come from the same place, so the brand doesn't matter, but there's threads in these forums talking about obvious differences between brands. Heavier vs thinner metal along with quality of the stampings.
Here's one thread where some discuss Top Banana and TriPlus.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=Triplus

**PGSigns** · 10-15-2019, 06:56 AM

The one issue you run into with the front repair panel is the lack of availability of the support panel that is behind it. I have talked to the guys at keystone about making that piece available since the make it for the complete hoods. I have a hood that needs the front done but the inner piece is as bad as the front.
Jimmy

jhrusk · 10-15-2019, 07:53 AM

I repced mine on my hood. I got it from a place called fixmyrust.com. It fit perfect. You can see process in my build thread.

TxCajun · 10-17-2019, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

The one issue you run into with the front repair panel is the lack of availability of the support panel that is behind it. I have talked to the guys at keystone about making that piece available since the make it for the complete hoods. I have a hood that needs the front done but the inner piece is as bad as the front.
Jimmy

PGSIGNS: While investigating sources for the front lower patch panel that I need, I noticed that Bobs Chevy Trucks is advertising a "1962-1966 Chevy/GMC Truck Inner Front Of Hood Patch Panel". Could that be the part you are looking for?

https://www.bobschevytrucks.com/1962...l-896-100.html

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10-14-2019, 10:58 PM	#1
TxCajun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 209	Source recommendations for "Front Hood Repair Panel - Lower" ? Source recommendations for "Front Hood Repair Panel - Lower" ? After stripping the hood for my '66, I've found rust perforation across almost the entire front lower lip. The rest of the hood is in pretty good shape, so I'm considering repairing this with a new "Front Hood Repair Panel - Lower". I'm seeing these on line from a number of different sources, ranging from $170 to $250. If you have successfully used one of these repair panels and can recommend a specific source or manufacturer based on quality and fit, I would certainly appreciate the information. Thanks! . Attached Images __________________ Wampus Cat Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759550

10-14-2019, 11:41 PM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,507	Re: Source recommendations for "Front Hood Repair Panel - Lower" ? You'll get the post from some saying the patch panels all come from the same place, so the brand doesn't matter, but there's threads in these forums talking about obvious differences between brands. Heavier vs thinner metal along with quality of the stampings. Here's one thread where some discuss Top Banana and TriPlus. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=Triplus __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-15-2019, 06:56 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Source recommendations for "Front Hood Repair Panel - Lower" ? The one issue you run into with the front repair panel is the lack of availability of the support panel that is behind it. I have talked to the guys at keystone about making that piece available since the make it for the complete hoods. I have a hood that needs the front done but the inner piece is as bad as the front. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-15-2019, 07:53 AM	#4
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 552	Re: Source recommendations for "Front Hood Repair Panel - Lower" ? I repced mine on my hood. I got it from a place called fixmyrust.com. It fit perfect. You can see process in my build thread. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019



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