66 suburban build

[allaboutchevelles]

I have never seen anybody attempt to take that front panel out of a hood before. Thats where mine was rusted out so I just found another hood. Was it a rough job to do or not so bad, looks like a lot of spot welds.

[Nobby]

Originally Posted by C@rnut001

Looking good....keep at it. We appreciate reading your updates and seeing your progress. I also like your new project Blazer.

Thanks man..

Originally Posted by allaboutchevelles

I have never seen anybody attempt to take that front panel out of a hood before. Thats where mine was rusted out so I just found another hood. Was it a rough job to do or not so bad, looks like a lot of spot welds.

HaHa,Yea one thing about me I can't stand doing bodywork and paint and wondering how long I got till it rust from the inside.So the only way I'm truely happen is to try and get the panel rust free in and out.I'll cut a perfect rocker off a truck cause I know theres rust back there.(I wonder if they have medicine for that)The hood I bought looked perfect and I paid for perfect but once I wire brushed the front panel little holes started appearing.I bought a front panel from Top Banana and it took me 20 min to get the old one off and I'm glad I did.There was 46 years of dirt and rust behind that panel and would have definitely popped through later.I won't have to worry about it now sorry so long.

[McMurphy]

I have a dent to fix in my hood, on the p-side front corner. Exactly where you cannot get to it with a hammer and dolly. I have a stud welder and am planing on getting that dent out this weekend; but now that I have seen your hood with the front panel off I may just do that as well or instead.

I have some cosmetic modifications I want to do to that panel as well and taking it off will make those a lot easier to accomplish.

I hear you about needing medications for your build...
when I initially talked to my wife about my truck it was going to be a drop an engine/paint and go....
Now it is practically a frame off.

I cant seem to stop. LOL

I like your build, hope you dont mind me chiming in!

[Captainfab]

You did a nice job of filling the holes in that trans cover.

Looks good

[65Custom]

nobby please post some good pictures of your hood repair want to see what issue you run into

[c.brown]

looking good nice progress!!