So I tried to bend the hood last night, here is what happend |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
So I tried to bend the hood last night, here is what happend |
jsayre914 |
Nov 9 2008, 11:14 AM
Post
#1
|
Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Well.. I found out why the hood sticks up on the corners, And Im not sure if its fixable. By pushing down on both corners I figured out why there was all that lumpy paint along the bottom edge of the front trunk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The PO did a real nice paint job under there, I guess I did not pay that much attention.
Anyway... what do I do now??? fix it or get a new hood? Attached image(s) |
jsayre914 |
Nov 9 2008, 11:17 AM
Post
#2
|
Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) another
Attached image(s) |
r_towle |
Nov 9 2008, 11:18 AM
Post
#3
|
Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
is that hood frame broken?
Is that fiberglass/bondo covering the broken section? If that was me, I would use a wire brush and remove all the plastic and see what it the real condition underneath the frame area. It may be simple enough to straighten and weld up instead of using fiberglass...all hope is not lost here. There are some cool jelly like substances that you would smear on the paint above to help keep it cool while welding (ask your local welding supply shop...the stuff is amazing) Rich |
Kirmizi |
Nov 9 2008, 11:21 AM
Post
#4
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Wyoming, US Member No.: 5,568 Region Association: None |
Ho Lee Crap! How solid is that front latch area on your hood?
Mike |
Katmanken |
Nov 9 2008, 11:28 AM
Post
#5
|
You haven't seen me if anybody asks... Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
New hood time...
Personally, I'd hate to have it come loose when driving and pop open and wrap itself across the windshield..... Might be a little more "exciting" than you want.... Ken |
cwpeden |
Nov 9 2008, 12:42 PM
Post
#6
|
Great White North, huh? Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-August 06 From: Victoria BC Member No.: 6,693 Region Association: Canada |
Had same scenerio on my 72.
Definitiely get a new hood! I thought mine was ok until..... Hard pull in 3rd gear on-ramp, hood scratched my new windshield and trashed the trim at the top of the window. Not to mention peeling up both front corners of the front cowling.... On the bright side I could concentrate on finishing my 73 instead of keeping the 72 pretty |
VaccaRabite |
Nov 9 2008, 01:18 PM
Post
#7
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,553 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
New hood. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
You could weld and patch that one, but it would take a bit of skill to have it turn out right and not warp. Looks like you need to park your car, and get yer butt up to Hershey this coming April for a new hood. Zach |
sww914 |
Nov 9 2008, 01:23 PM
Post
#8
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,439 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 6,146 Region Association: None |
That big bunch of Bondo around the latch area indicates that the hood was screwed before you ever came along. Cut it up and put it in the trashcan like the DAPO should have.
|
VaccaRabite |
Nov 10 2008, 09:15 AM
Post
#9
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,553 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think it may be time for fiberglass lids! Those stock suckers are HEAVY.
Zach *edit* this is a prime example of why my car has taken 3 years to get rebuilt. |
zymurgist |
Nov 10 2008, 12:31 PM
Post
#10
|
"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
I think it may be time for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
davep |
Nov 11 2008, 06:14 PM
Post
#11
|
914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,195 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
|
southernmost914 |
Nov 11 2008, 06:40 PM
Post
#12
|
KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Two hood pins and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) till you get $ for the new hood.
Steve |
kpfoten |
Nov 11 2008, 06:42 PM
Post
#13
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 15-April 08 From: Escanaba, MI Member No.: 8,927 Region Association: None |
Hershey? Swap meet? Details please!!?? New hood. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) You could weld and patch that one, but it would take a bit of skill to have it turn out right and not warp. Looks like you need to park your car, and get yer butt up to Hershey this coming April for a new hood. Zach |
Pat Garvey |
Nov 11 2008, 07:20 PM
Post
#14
|
Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
You know, when I was 16, my best bud had a 53 Chevy. It was 15 years old at the time. One very snowy day, five of us went to local golf course - called the "goat course" because of its hills & valleys. We removed the hood from the Chevy, which was bullnosed, plopped it on the a snowy hill, climbed abord & almost died when we hit a stone wall at the bottom. Dragged it back up the long hill several times to redo. Learned you could alter your downward path by pulling up on the forward corners of the hood. Still, when we were salved & had had our fun, he announced that the car was really his brother's. Oops! The bondo had long been crushed from the bullnose. In fact, the hood wouldn't even remotely be fitted back to the car. We left it next to a trash can & went home. There's more to this story, but the point is- you may want to consider the same. Your hood is toast, yet it could be great fun in the snow. I've even thought about buying a junker hood & taking it to the mountains here in PA to have some fun with, but there just isn't anyplace left here to do that. Get another hood - that one is done! Pat |
r_towle |
Nov 11 2008, 07:44 PM
Post
#15
|
Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
You know, when I was 16, my best bud had a 53 Chevy. It was 15 years old at the time. One very snowy day, five of us went to local golf course - called the "goat course" because of its hills & valleys. We removed the hood from the Chevy, which was bullnosed, plopped it on the a snowy hill, climbed abord & almost died when we hit a stone wall at the bottom. Dragged it back up the long hill several times to redo. Learned you could alter your downward path by pulling up on the forward corners of the hood. Still, when we were salved & had had our fun, he announced that the car was really his brother's. Oops! The bondo had long been crushed from the bullnose. In fact, the hood wouldn't even remotely be fitted back to the car. We left it next to a trash can & went home. There's more to this story, but the point is- you may want to consider the same. Your hood is toast, yet it could be great fun in the snow. I've even thought about buying a junker hood & taking it to the mountains here in PA to have some fun with, but there just isn't anyplace left here to do that. Get another hood - that one is done! Pat Somehow this does not surprise me...so you invented sledding huh?? Rich |
Dr Evil |
Nov 11 2008, 07:54 PM
Post
#16
|
Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I may have a hood up here in Hershey for a small fee. Its not mine or it would be a 6 pack, but it wont likely be more.
|
jsayre914 |
Nov 11 2008, 08:02 PM
Post
#17
|
Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Details http://www.cpa-pca.org/ Here is the link for Hershey. BUt I dont think I can wait that long. I dont have $$ for the hood but Santa Claus is ..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I should have a new hood by Thanksgiving (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) http://www.cpa-pca.org/ |
jsayre914 |
Nov 11 2008, 08:05 PM
Post
#18
|
Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I may have a hood up here in Hershey for a small fee. Its not mine or it would be a 6 pack, but it wont likely be more. PM Sent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
Dr Evil |
Nov 11 2008, 08:10 PM
Post
#19
|
Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
PM answered
|
jonferns |
Nov 11 2008, 08:48 PM
Post
#20
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE Somehow this does not surprise me...so you invented sledding huh?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 26th September 2024 - 11:21 PM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |