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Recently I had my motor all apart to fix bad/leaky gaskets, and to repaint the engine, at least that part went well. Today finished it, took it for a spin to check for leaks and an spirited bit of driving and some wheel hop popped the hood loose from the hood catch and it flew up. Now it is more than likely trash, at least as far as ever being straight again. Here is some pics.
Right after it happenned
other side
removed it
This is a horrible picture but it shows how much the hinges flexed, and this was at low speed, although driving into a headwind.
Here you can see how far the hood bracing is from the hood skin, sorry I had no DP can nearby for proper scale.
After some hammering from some guy at the Balsly Speed Shop, the bracing is pretty close to the skin, but the skin is going to have issues with looking flat again.
And here is what it looked like before hand. The grill was the next item to fix ( well maybe a 5 speed first), but now both will wait.
Right after it happenned
other side
removed it
This is a horrible picture but it shows how much the hinges flexed, and this was at low speed, although driving into a headwind.
Here you can see how far the hood bracing is from the hood skin, sorry I had no DP can nearby for proper scale.
After some hammering from some guy at the Balsly Speed Shop, the bracing is pretty close to the skin, but the skin is going to have issues with looking flat again.
And here is what it looked like before hand. The grill was the next item to fix ( well maybe a 5 speed first), but now both will wait.
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