Splicing this hood bump onto another - where would you cut and why?
Posted by brennenkunka@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 11 comments
I need the Triumph GT6-style hood bump on my Spitfire, and this hood is too far gone underneath to use. So I'm putting this bump on my Spitfire hood. Other than the bump they are identical. I thought cutting on the ridges might make the seam easier to hide but would like to hear opinions before I do anything
moqc@reddit
Isnt it a direct swap? Are you making a spit6?
brennenkunka@reddit (OP)
I swapped in a taller VW diesel engine. The GT6 hood is all rusted out underneath so I can't just use the whole thing, this is the easiest option
NuclearWasteland@reddit
Find and drill spotwelds and replace the whole skin?
racingsoldier@reddit
GT6. I recognize that hood! We used to make fiberglass versions of these for SCCA before my dad retired and moved on to just tinkering.
juwyro@reddit
I would lookup what the replacement panel looks like and make the cuts that way.
wilson1629@reddit
Cut the skin and graft it on the bracing on the car it’s going on.
inbrewer@reddit
As far into flat metal as possible. You can always trim more.
artschool04@reddit
If your going to just take the bump then cut along the seams underneath the wheel wells. To minimize worpage and to cover up your weld.
KamakaziDemiGod@reddit
I'd do the same, cut the edge of the flat centre panel where it attaches to the headlight/wheel flares, that gives you a corner to weld it into making the join less obvious
Unless OP can unpick the frame from the panel, then they might be able to transplant the whole thing
rygomez@reddit
I'd probably cut along the bump lower seam, maybe have an inch wide flange, then use your cut piece as a template to cut out your other hood, tack it in place weld it up and grind/sand the weld, use bondo as necessary and you'll never see it
rdm55@reddit
Splitting the seams along the top of the fender will be the best method however it won’t be easy as just cutting it out and welding it back together.
Look for damage along the inner part of the light hump where it meets the surface of the bonnet.