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| | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | On my 53 AD I welded the hood seam and left it flat. On my 54 AD I plan to weld it and build a peak down the seam. Anyone have any pointers on how best the do this? I have an old article that says a small tube welded down the center works for this? I'm thinking a 1/4" square stock might give me a sharper peak. Any input appreciated. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 45 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 45 | I did this too mine , used some round stock though . Got major oil canning on both hood tops , tried to heat shrink 'em out ala you tube video . That did'nt work so I used bondo glass to hide my mess ups . Hope your a better welder than I am .  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 169 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 169 | I did this too mine , used some round stock though . Got major oil canning on both hood tops , tried to heat shrink 'em out ala you tube video . That did'nt work so I used bondo glass to hide my mess ups . Hope your a better welder than I am . Not to sound like a smart arse but the reason you had the warpage in the first place was because the heat from the weld caused the metal to shrink. The heat shrinking only made it worse. In addition, leaving the inner flange where the two hood pieces bolt together basically acts as a fulcrum. The best bet is to cut off the flange inch by inch and and then weld as you trim the flange away. | | |
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