10-20-2018, 04:08 PM | #1 |
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59 Repro Hood
Does anyone make a reproduction hood? I was in a fender bender a couple weeks ago in my DD and crumpled the hood. I am checkin with a couple of local shops on estimates to fix it. Ideally i'd like to find some original metal, but just in case, Im curious if anyone is making a reproduction?
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10-21-2018, 02:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: 59 Repro Hood
Premier Street Rods. http://www.premierstreetrod.com/deta...ruck_Hood.html
They just built a 55/56 for SEMA that should be getting some press in the next couple of weeks
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10-21-2018, 02:09 AM | #3 |
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If you do facebook here is a video of the truck. https://www.facebook.com/premierstre...type=2&theater
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10-21-2018, 03:11 PM | #5 |
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10-21-2018, 05:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: 59 Repro Hood
You may end up having to find a good used hood.
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10-21-2018, 05:54 PM | #7 |
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Re: 59 Repro Hood
Just be aware that most repop parts suck when it comes to fitting...poem is better ....most of the time..
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10-21-2018, 06:58 PM | #8 |
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Re: 59 Repro Hood
Stick with a original hood . You will be better off.
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10-21-2018, 09:00 PM | #9 |
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Out of the car nuts dictionary.
Reproduction sheet metal: "Similar to original, can be used if nothing else is available." Brian
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10-22-2018, 12:55 AM | #10 |
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I know guys that have used reproduction sheet metal and all of them needed work.
I would stick to looking for a good used hood. Vic |
10-22-2018, 06:20 AM | #11 |
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I have an extra hood for a 58
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10-22-2018, 08:23 AM | #12 |
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Re: 59 Repro Hood
58/59 use the same hood, only difference may be the punched holes for the hood emblem.
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10-22-2018, 02:55 PM | #13 |
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Re: 59 Repro Hood
Thank you all for the input. A repro metal would be my last resort. I started looking mainly because of the insurance estimate. Im trying to get out to a rescue yard this week and see if there is anything usable.
Hogfarm, thank you, I may take you up on that if i cant find anything a little closer to home. |
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