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tphsmith · 10-31-2006, 12:37 PM

Im trying to put new foam pads on the inside of my hood under the support rails sheesh its tight and is there a or what is the best way to get them in place any suggestions because Im not having any luck

Richard Dobson · 10-31-2006, 01:24 PM

Seems like I read a post where some kind of waxed paper or sheet of some kind was used between the foam pad and the backside of the hood to slip the pads into place. Haven't tried it yet however.

**Green Machine** · 10-31-2006, 01:59 PM

Used a plastic bondo spreader to put mine in, kind of a pain to do.

larry may · 10-31-2006, 03:17 PM

Hmm! Did not think of or even know about using foam. Good idea for using foam material. Went and looked at my ole heap to see if it needed shimmed up. Looks like the PO used some sort of calking. Is soft to touch but applied very neat . I would compare the texture to GM black or some other type silicone.

10-31-2006, 12:37 PM	#1
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Hood Pads Im trying to put new foam pads on the inside of my hood under the support rails sheesh its tight and is there a or what is the best way to get them in place any suggestions because Im not having any luck __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

10-31-2006, 01:24 PM	#2
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: Hood Pads Seems like I read a post where some kind of waxed paper or sheet of some kind was used between the foam pad and the backside of the hood to slip the pads into place. Haven't tried it yet however. __________________ Richard Dobson

10-31-2006, 01:59 PM	#3
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Hood Pads Used a plastic bondo spreader to put mine in, kind of a pain to do. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

10-31-2006, 03:17 PM	#4
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Hood Pads Hmm! Did not think of or even know about using foam. Good idea for using foam material. Went and looked at my ole heap to see if it needed shimmed up. Looks like the PO used some sort of calking. Is soft to touch but applied very neat . I would compare the texture to GM black or some other type silicone. __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2



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