Help! How do I fix this?
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Help! How do I fix this?
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Teardown for paint prep and discovered this severe corrosion.
This is right behind the front of the hood, goes all the way across and is the bracket that two of the headlight assemblies screw into.
Any advice on how to repair is appreciated.
Does anyone sell just this piece so I can remove and replace?
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...1/DSCN1648.jpg
Teardown for paint prep and discovered this severe corrosion.
This is right behind the front of the hood, goes all the way across and is the bracket that two of the headlight assemblies screw into.
Any advice on how to repair is appreciated.
Does anyone sell just this piece so I can remove and replace?
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/m...1/DSCN1648.jpg
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The piece is actually the hood support. The part of it pictured really does nothing but support the corners of the hood, and is welded to the hood support. 94-96 vettes don't even bolt the headlights to those two plastic nuts on that piece. 
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No record of being a flood car.
I can see how that might come up with this piece and fiits with my front harness but there aren't any other indicators. Hood hinges in really good shape, bumper support has no detectable corrosion, etc.
I can see how that might come up with this piece and fiits with my front harness but there aren't any other indicators. Hood hinges in really good shape, bumper support has no detectable corrosion, etc.
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Anyone know who manufactures (not just sells) new hoods to see if I can buy a new piece from them?
I found an old inexpensive hood where this part wasn't visibly corroded and am going to try remove and replace. Tracking down the rivets.
If that doesn't work I'll attempt Bubba fold up.
Thanks all for the help,
I found an old inexpensive hood where this part wasn't visibly corroded and am going to try remove and replace. Tracking down the rivets.
If that doesn't work I'll attempt Bubba fold up.
Thanks all for the help,