Hood crack

RichM · May 17, 2006

My old FL 70 has developed a crack that is growing on the hood front end near the grill. Question,are there fiberglass repair kits and are they easy to use. Hate to pay a shop $90 per hour fro a minor repair.

Broompilot · May 17, 2006

Way to big of a repair for you. Gotta go buy another truck so you better hurry....

davekc · May 17, 2006

Yes, any autobody supply place will have the materials. Cut your mesh, mix the two part resin together, and your in business.
Repair on the underside, and it should come out pretty decent.

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Bushwa69 · May 17, 2006

This wreckyard has several FL70 hoods in good condition(white). May be cheaper to buy one than to glass and paint. I got a replacement grille for $5o. May be worth a call.

http://richmond.citysearch.com/profile/10555279/

greg334 · May 17, 2006

if you are going to do this yourself, first check this link out.

http://www.westsystem.com/webpages/userinfo/manual/

and

Buy some supplies, don't try to do this without safety stuff - gloves, stirrers, mixing cups, etc... Also get a roller to roll out air in the matt.

You may spend $40 or $50 on supplies but you can do a few repairs with that amount of money.

Broompilot · May 18, 2006

See I told ya, just go buy a NEW TRUCK.. Another 12 years??????

Your friend Terry did. Why not you?

TeamCaffee · May 18, 2006

Hi Rich this is from Linda:

Buy a new hood or a new truck it would be a lot easier.

This is from Bob:

If the crack is caused by stress take it to a professional because it will crack again at the same point. Where he was a mechanic before they tried to repair several hoods and never had any luck if caused by stress and not by impact. If it is a stress crack check your hood hinges and mounts at the cab because this could be causing the crack. Just a thought.

Either way good luck!!

RichM · May 19, 2006

Thanks to all,900,000 plus miles may have brought this on. I will try the repair on my own first.

RichM · May 19, 2006

BP my attitude is "If it ain't broke don't replace it".LOL

LDB · May 20, 2006

I don't know anything about fiberglass repair but maybe it's time to update to a post-war truck? :+

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RichM · May 20, 2006

Which War? WW1-2 Korean-Vietnam-Irag.

LDB · May 20, 2006

So many to choose from unfortunately but I was going for WW2 for the joke value.

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