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: Jason Paule's hood?

TJpwr
09-01-2002, 12:17 PM
What is his hood on the buggy made out of. I'm thinking of trying to make one like it as I can not afford the cost of a glass one from Campbell. Also I don't like it being fiberglass as it is one shot, one kill. So I would like to have one made of metal, ie. welding "fenders" onto an existing hood. But how do you make it "seamless"? Any bondo:barf: I would think would crack with the littlest hit. So what? Anyone done it? Pics?

Thanks, Phil:usa:
SHERPA
09-01-2002, 12:22 PM
just do a tight-joint, clean looking weld and leave it alone. or,
use some GM body-joint filler... kinda like caulking...

--Sherpa
tj7
09-01-2002, 01:24 PM
glass is soooooooooo easy to fix and it isn't all that week...trust me my whole front clip is glass well except for the cj grill:D
TJpwr
09-01-2002, 01:34 PM
Originally posted by tj7
glass is soooooooooo easy to fix and it isn't all that week...trust me my whole front clip is glass well except for the cj grill:D

Ok well there is still the cost...
tj7
09-01-2002, 01:39 PM
how much does a hood cost 100$ not really all that much...if you need any glass let me know i can get great deals at shell valley...
Brad
09-01-2002, 02:51 PM
Originally posted by TJpwr
...... But how do you make it "seamless"? Any bondo:barf: I would think would crack with the littlest hit. So what? Anyone done it? Pics?

Thanks, Phil:usa:

hot rod guys use lead
TERRA-IZER
09-01-2002, 03:58 PM
Fiberglass is pretty strong depending on how thick it is and it's easy to repair, the 1/4's on my scout are fiberglass and when i layed it on its side last year i only had a little crack and some scratchs to fix, instead of a large dent to fix. If you do them in steel before you use light weight body filler (Bondo) to smooth the seam use some Fberglass filler (Long and Strong, Kitty Hair) over a complete weld and you won't have any problems with it cracking.
synds9
09-01-2002, 06:33 PM
brad.. how is Lead used? any articles or websites or whatever that can explaion the technique?
Brad
09-01-2002, 08:09 PM
Originally posted by teknalee
brad.. how is Lead used? any articles or websites or whatever that can explaion the technique?

saw it on hot rod TV
lead sticks, a torch and a little flat peice of wood to smooth it out.
MattS
09-01-2002, 08:38 PM
Originally posted by teknalee
brad.. how is Lead used? any articles or websites or whatever that can explaion the technique?

Lead will crack and pull away from the steel easier that a good body plastic. And I don't mean BONDO brand. That stuff is JUNK. Go to your nearest paint supplier and tell them what you are using it for and they will then suggest the proper plastic filler. Personally I would just mig the seam and then if I needed any more filler use a good hard solder. Also know as brazing. Like used for A/C brass fittings. You will need a oxy/ace setup because it has a high melt point but is easy to work with.

Here's an interesting page with some soldering facts and info:

http://www.fly-imaa.org/imaa/hfarticles/howto/v11-1-48.html
TJpwr
09-02-2002, 11:11 AM
Originally posted by tj7
how much does a hood cost 100$ not really all that much...if you need any glass let me know i can get great deals at shell valley...

100 bucks?! Are you saying get a stock metal hood and put glass fenders on it? I'm not sure I get what you mean?

Phil, Thanks:D
TJpwr
09-03-2002, 11:58 AM
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1SAWB
09-03-2002, 03:20 PM
LEADING IS A LOST ART YOU HAVE ETCHING ACID SO THE LEAD STICKS. THE LEAD ,SADDLES TO MOVE IT AROUND SMOOTH ECT. AND MUTTINTALLOW(SHEEP FAT) SO THE LEAD DOESNT STICK TO THE PADDLES AND A LOT OF PRACTICE I HAVE DONE THIS A FEW TIMES JUST BECAUSE. AND AN OLD RODDER TOUGHT ME:)