New project

[cny first gen 71]

Made some progress today think it's pretty much mocked up, did some cutting and grinding seems to be good so far. Have a little more prep work to do on hood but I don't think I'm going to cut the hood to make it semi functional (that scares me) but it's almost ready to bond and screw on after the primer dries on the bottom side. I figured I better scuff it and prime it because I'm not going to be able to get paint all the way to the front.

[MC1of80]

Cut it!!! Make it functional! Use a cut off wheel and only remove the outer skin and leave the inner structure. You can do it!!!! 

[Dtret]

I agree. If you’re going to have it, make it functional 

[Leghome]

JUst don't get the metal hot it will warp.  Voice of experience speaking

 

[cny first gen 71]

Yea I guess you guys are right, I'll do the cutting.  I think I can cut the small brace in the back and not really loose any strength in the structure then cut the skin. 

[Dtret]

I don’t think I would cut any braces. It can still be functional with the brace but won’t look as pretty from the underside 

[jft69z]

I probably wouldn't cut the braces either, that's a lonngggg hood. There's usually some type of adhesive under those ribs. That'll help stop the outer skin from 'oil canning'.

Dennis, do you have a picture of the underside of the Chevelle cowl hood handy?

[cny first gen 71]

55 minutes ago, jft69z said:

I probably wouldn't cut the braces either, that's a lonngggg hood. There's usually some type of adhesive under those ribs. That'll help stop the outer skin from 'oil canning'.

Dennis, do you have a picture of the underside of the Chevelle cowl hood handy?

Yes Joe I'm going to use silicone between the skin and braces. I saw another car with that brace cut out and the guy said he never had a problem,  that was a first gen camaro and it's just the short one to the rear, it dosen't seem to me like that would cause a problem, but I've been wrong before 😅 and probably will be again!

[cny first gen 71]

Just this little one not the center or any of the others

[jft69z]

6 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said:

Yes Joe I'm going to use silicone between the skin and braces. I saw another car with that brace cut out and the guy said he never had a problem,  that was a first gen camaro and it's just the short one to the rear, it dosen't seem to me like that would cause a problem, but I've been wrong before 😅 and probably will be again!

The new cowl may stiffen it up a little too. They make structural adhesives that may work better than silicone, may want to look into that instead. Otherwise, looks good!

[Dtret]

2 hours ago, jft69z said:

I probably wouldn't cut the braces either, that's a lonngggg hood. There's usually some type of adhesive under those ribs. That'll help stop the outer skin from 'oil canning'.

Dennis, do you have a picture of the underside of the Chevelle cowl hood handy?

I didn’t but I do now. Lol. It’s a different design though. 

[jft69z]

Thanks D.

I figured the bracing would be centered around the air cleaner opening, but still provide enough structural support everywhere else.

[cny first gen 71]

Well back at it today, I got the bottom side primed and painted and the hole cut. I didn't cut the bracing,  got it completely mocked up now I just have to bond hood to bracing and bond the scoop in place. Of course while I was down. There working I tripped and took a tumble didn't hear any cracks but I'm sure I'll feel it tomorrow.  I'm supposed to go to Albany (well actually Saratoga) tomorrow but the way the weather looks I may not. Now time for some pumpkin pie. 

[willie]

Steve that hood looks like its coming along.   Hope you are ok...   As we get older i think we have to watch twice as much because we take three times more time to heal! 

[Leghome]

Steve the falls do nothurt us but boy those sudden stops are killers for sure

[bob 71]

steve hope you are ok. pumpkin pie is a good cure all

[cny first gen 71]

Well no harm done, i feel fine and the weather is pretty good so it looks like I'm going to celebrate my moms 94th birthday with her and my brother and sister.

[bob 71]

happy birthday to mom glad to see you can make the trip

[willie]

Happy Birthday Mom!!!!   God Bless You!!!!

[cny first gen 71]

Well the hood and the scoop are now one piece, got it all bonded on and let it set for twice the normal time. It don't seem to be going anywhere ( I hope) got a layer of reinforced filler on it but ran out so got to pick up more tomorrow then the body work begins. I hate that part, because I'm not that good at it so it takes me twice as long to do it.  

[714024SPEED]

Looks great. Keep the updated pictures coming.

[willie]

Yes Steve it looks good!!!

[cny first gen 71]

Got a little more done, it's starting to look like it belongs there. Now to just finish up the low spots. Need to get more supplies.

[bob 71]

lookin good hope to see next summer

[cny first gen 71]

Well I finally got down to get some work on the hood done today, got some blocking done and figured I'd get some primer on and see how it looks. It's not to bad but I do have more to do on it.  Sure wish I knew body work lol.