Hood help
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Hood help
Hi everyone, I'm new here.
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what I should do with my hood to my 1957 F-100.
I have sanded the paint off of the whole truck down to bare metal with either a fine wire wheel or sand paper. I just got to the hood and when I started to take the paint off of the front of it, I found a crap load of Bondo and under that a really dented up hood. I dont know if the hood is original or not but the hood has a lot of spots where it has been welded up and beat somewhat back into place. I know that I could just re-apply the bondo but I am looking for this to last a long time and I would have to put like 2" of bondo on it to make it look right.
I have looked around in local junk yards and on the net but I cant seem to find a new one. would replacing it be the best way to go or should I just bondo it?
Thanks
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what I should do with my hood to my 1957 F-100.
I have sanded the paint off of the whole truck down to bare metal with either a fine wire wheel or sand paper. I just got to the hood and when I started to take the paint off of the front of it, I found a crap load of Bondo and under that a really dented up hood. I dont know if the hood is original or not but the hood has a lot of spots where it has been welded up and beat somewhat back into place. I know that I could just re-apply the bondo but I am looking for this to last a long time and I would have to put like 2" of bondo on it to make it look right.
I have looked around in local junk yards and on the net but I cant seem to find a new one. would replacing it be the best way to go or should I just bondo it?
Thanks
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'57_Fordguy,
You will be happiest with another hood. Are you in California? There are '57-58 hoods to be had in your fair state. You just have to start beatin' the bushes. Make it a point to ask every 'truck guy' you run across for tips where you might find one.
Good Luck!
Brett
You will be happiest with another hood. Are you in California? There are '57-58 hoods to be had in your fair state. You just have to start beatin' the bushes. Make it a point to ask every 'truck guy' you run across for tips where you might find one.
Good Luck!
Brett
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57_Fordguy
Where are you located?
I can probibly be of some help.
I might have access to one for you.
I am in the San Gabriel Valley, in between Los Angeles & Pomona.
To keep from getting edited by Kenny, e-Mail me about it.
Where are you located?
I can probibly be of some help.
I might have access to one for you.
I am in the San Gabriel Valley, in between Los Angeles & Pomona.
To keep from getting edited by Kenny, e-Mail me about it.
Originally posted by 57_Fordguy
Yes, im in california.
I was also curious about where to find a hood scoop, are they only on the F-250+'s or what?
Thanks
Yes, im in california.
I was also curious about where to find a hood scoop, are they only on the F-250+'s or what?
Thanks
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Hi 57_Fordguy, 
Here's a link to a recent thread about these hood scoops. Some pretty interesting info in there.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=154244
Here's a link to a recent thread about these hood scoops. Some pretty interesting info in there.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=154244
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