how do i fix this....
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: wash. dc
how do i fix this....
this is a pic of the underside of my hood where the hood bracket attaches. if anyone could show me pics and give suggestions on how to repair this i would much appreciate it. i looked at my AIM but it didn't really give me a clear idea of how its supposed to be...i still have the piece of metal that bubba attached to the hood previously but i'd like to have it done the correct way....thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: Japan
Probably the best way would be to insert a block of foam into the void behind the lower surface there and then build up a few plies of fiberglass on top of that. You'll still have the foam in there but it won't prevent you from putting screws or anything like that into the underside of the hood once it's all cured. I would sand the surrounding area to about half the original thickness about 1"-1 1/2" outward from that hole, then build it back up with four plies of non-woven glass mat, using 2 extra plies to fill the hole before you add the four additional plies which will extend the full length of the repair. You may also want to cut up some 'stubble' that you can mix with resin and fill those existing holes with before you start laying plies on top of the whole thing...hope this helps!
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi 71r,
You asked about what it looked like originally.
It looks like the mounting plate for the support bolts is riveted into place.
Hope this helps you to decide how to proceed.
Happy New Year!
Regards,
Alan
You asked about what it looked like originally.
It looks like the mounting plate for the support bolts is riveted into place.
Hope this helps you to decide how to proceed.
Happy New Year!
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
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From: Vero Beach FL
There is a difference between a 1971 and earlier hood and a 1972 hood. It is in the placement of the hood support. I believe the 72 is about 6 to 8 inches closer to the hinge than the earlier hoods. To me it looks like a 71 hood modified (attempt) to fit a 72 hood support. Just curious is your support the folding type or telescopic? Car is a 71?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: wash. dc
There is a difference between a 1971 and earlier hood and a 1972 hood. It is in the placement of the hood support. I believe the 72 is about 6 to 8 inches closer to the hinge than the earlier hoods. To me it looks like a 71 hood modified (attempt) to fit a 72 hood support. Just curious is your support the folding type or telescopic? Car is a 71?
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Burning Brakes
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From: wash. dc
thanks alan, great pics. my replacement plate i have has the bolts attached to it and i connect the hinge with nuts and washers. i got some fiberglass work to do huh.
Pro
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From: Vancouver B.C.
There is a difference between a 1971 and earlier hood and a 1972 hood. It is in the placement of the hood support. I believe the 72 is about 6 to 8 inches closer to the hinge than the earlier hoods. To me it looks like a 71 hood modified (attempt) to fit a 72 hood support. Just curious is your support the folding type or telescopic? Car is a 71?
I have the folding '72 hinge, and my hood does not stay vertical enough - very irritating. So I can see where on the poster's car, someone may have tried to use the '72 hinge and move the mount or fab a mount.
I just measured the distance from the hood hinge to the hood support hinge on mine - distance is 8 inches. This distance on a '72 hood must be less, what it is I don't know.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Vero Beach FL
It really does not make any difference as long as you have the correct support for the correct hood. I can tell from experience that a 71 support will not fit a 72 hood. It will bolt up but not close correctly. The only reason I bought it up was 71 Redskin was asking the correct way to repair the damage. It looks like he has the opportunity to use the correct support for a 71 if he locates the backing plate correctly if correct is important. 
Racer
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From: South Chase WI
Cut a piece of aluminum to slide in and fit in the hole; epoxy it in place. Use lots of epoxy. Then fiberglass over the whole area, and after it sets grind and sand it all so it looks like no hole was ever there.
Drill and tap your new holes where you need them, bolt up your bracket and good as new.
Drill and tap your new holes where you need them, bolt up your bracket and good as new.