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jrsmith_2010 · 09-24-2008, 08:36 PM

hey guys, i have done the hood scoops on my 79, that are just stick on, and made them fully functional and bondo-ed around them. i had my local body shop do this and it started to crack and looked like sh!t. so i decided to try my luck and did some of it over and used fiberglass resign and bondo. not even a week later its crackin again!! and im painting it in the future and dont want to waste money on paint if it startes to crack on me. im lookin to do a cowl hood, does anyone have any pics of them on the 73-80 modles?? or if u have ne other ideas, please do tell!

**old Rusty C10** · 09-24-2008, 10:46 PM

im thinking that if its just glued on with the two sided tape its prolly too loose.. id either glue it without the tape (silicone) or id rivet it on there and then do the fiberglass and bondo..

jrsmith_2010 · 09-24-2008, 10:54 PM

it is rivited, i forgot to say that, but its just crackin, im lookin for a cowl hood. does anyone have pics of one on these 73 80?

**old Rusty C10** · 09-24-2008, 11:27 PM

check the board vendors

jrsmith_2010 · 09-24-2008, 11:33 PM

lmc has one for 400, but idk if i want that or just a plain one, im in the process of shavin everything that i can on my truck now, so idk which would look better. im gonna try to sell my hood thats on it now on craigslist or something. the cowls do look pretty good

jrsmith_2010 · 10-02-2008, 09:19 PM

i scored me a free stock hood off a a 74, and got it on and it lines up better than my stock 79! had to change out the latch of them but it looks great!

**old Rusty C10** · 10-02-2008, 09:50 PM

you have been here a while so ya know what im gonna say next .....

jrsmith_2010 · 10-02-2008, 09:55 PM

i have a TON of pics on my phone, but i dont think i can upload them on here. ill try to get some this weekend

abebummy26 · 10-02-2008, 10:01 PM

The rivets on the hood are what made the bondo and fiberglass crack. They created stress points.

jrsmith_2010 · 10-02-2008, 10:03 PM

yea, so im gonna give it to my dad to put on his wood hauler, he has a 4x4 78. plus everything on my truck is shaved so the stock hood looks alot better

09-24-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Hood Problems.. hey guys, i have done the hood scoops on my 79, that are just stick on, and made them fully functional and bondo-ed around them. i had my local body shop do this and it started to crack and looked like sh!t. so i decided to try my luck and did some of it over and used fiberglass resign and bondo. not even a week later its crackin again!! and im painting it in the future and dont want to waste money on paint if it startes to crack on me. im lookin to do a cowl hood, does anyone have any pics of them on the 73-80 modles?? or if u have ne other ideas, please do tell! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 09-24-2008 at 09:02 PM.

09-24-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Hood Problems.. im thinking that if its just glued on with the two sided tape its prolly too loose.. id either glue it without the tape (silicone) or id rivet it on there and then do the fiberglass and bondo.. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-24-2008, 10:54 PM	#3
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Hood Problems.. it is rivited, i forgot to say that, but its just crackin, im lookin for a cowl hood. does anyone have pics of one on these 73 80? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-24-2008, 11:27 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Hood Problems.. check the board vendors __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-24-2008, 11:33 PM	#5
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Hood Problems.. lmc has one for 400, but idk if i want that or just a plain one, im in the process of shavin everything that i can on my truck now, so idk which would look better. im gonna try to sell my hood thats on it now on craigslist or something. the cowls do look pretty good __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-02-2008, 09:19 PM	#6
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Hood Problems.. i scored me a free stock hood off a a 74, and got it on and it lines up better than my stock 79! had to change out the latch of them but it looks great! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-02-2008, 09:50 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Hood Problems.. you have been here a while so ya know what im gonna say next ..... __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-02-2008, 09:55 PM	#8
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Hood Problems.. i have a TON of pics on my phone, but i dont think i can upload them on here. ill try to get some this weekend __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-02-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Hood Problems.. The rivets on the hood are what made the bondo and fiberglass crack. They created stress points. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

10-02-2008, 10:03 PM	#10
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Hood Problems.. yea, so im gonna give it to my dad to put on his wood hauler, he has a 4x4 78. plus everything on my truck is shaved so the stock hood looks alot better __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

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