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Lancer 02-24-2018 12:07 AM

Sorry Ray, sure screwed that up. I'm amazed I even got the pictures to post though. First pic is passenger side underside of hood just above headlight, second pic is drivers side just under leading edge above headlight, third pic is same as second different angle, fourth is top, passenger side. Damage is too extensive for a home repair like you did on your car I think, although... I am thinking about it. I would sure appreciate your opinion or any other members.

Thanks
Lance

1low03gt 02-26-2018 08:43 PM


Originally Posted by ChadStang (Post 209971)
I’d say it’s the opportune time for an aftermarket hood

Welcome aboard. Stuff like this sucks no doubt. This is where I would take the opportunity, and look into an aftermarket hood that is fibreglass like Cervini. Their fit, and finish is top notch, and they come gel coated ready to paint. There is no “corrosion” in fibreglass, which equals a long term happiness. :D

Lancer 02-27-2018 10:55 PM


Originally Posted by 1low03gt (Post 210068)


Welcome aboard. Stuff like this sucks no doubt. This is where I would take the opportunity, and look into an aftermarket hood that is fibreglass like Cervini. Their fit, and finish is top notch, and they come gel coated ready to paint. There is no “corrosion” in fibreglass, which equals a long term happiness. :D

Thanks, I will check into it and see if I can get one in Canada at a reasonable cost that at least looks close to stock. My fear is that it will be too flimsy and require hood pins etc. But, you are right, I have to check it out.
Thanks
L

1low03gt 03-04-2018 07:15 PM

Cervini hoods are by far the best in strength, finish, and fit when it comes to fibreglass. Also the design of their hood latching is designed very well. Lots of people run Cervini hoods without hood pins, they will recommend it though. That would be up to you.

Lancer 03-05-2018 01:13 AM


Originally Posted by 1low03gt (Post 210150)
Cervini hoods are by far the best in strength, finish, and fit when it comes to fibreglass. Also the design of their hood latching is designed very well. Lots of people run Cervini hoods without hood pins, they will recommend it though. That would be up to you.

After careful consideration I opted for an aluminum hood platinum certified purchased locally, no duty, cnd currency, no shipping charges, considerably cheaper than cervini fibreglass, stronger than fibreglass with no extra parts to purchase, and best of all it looks like it belongs on a Mustang. I'll have it installed and painted at a local body shop soon.

Apocalypse Pony 03-05-2018 03:05 AM

Glad to hear things worked out for you.

Just thinking out loud here, the problem likely comes from the abuse (road debris etc) the front edge of the hood takes. Do you think a protective clear wrap would help any?

I know a lot of guys on the US forums put that stuff on their GT350's because of all the rocks the tires pick up and throw but they do the front ends as well. Just a thought.

Lancer 03-05-2018 11:01 PM


Originally Posted by Apocalypse Pony (Post 210158)
Glad to hear things worked out for you.

Just thinking out loud here, the problem likely comes from the abuse (road debris etc) the front edge of the hood takes. Do you think a protective clear wrap would help any?

I know a lot of guys on the US forums put that stuff on their GT350's because of all the rocks the tires pick up and throw but they do the front ends as well. Just a thought.

Nope, you got that wrong, problem comes from Ford. When they manufacture the aluminum hoods they get contaminated by metal dust, specifically around the hood's leading edge and it gets trapped in there by crimping the edge of the hood over to make an edge. Then trapped and sealed by the paint. Some time later some kind of chemical reaction takes place and the corrosion starts by bubbling out and blistering the paint along the front lip of the hood. Ford admits how it is caused and a class action lawsuit ensued but some judge decided that it wasn't Ford's fault and that ended the lawsuit. It is covered for the first three years for the original owner and may be repaired under warranty. Unfortunately, It usually takes a little over three years for this corrosion to take place. It has nothing to do with rock chips, road salt, or the position of the moon. A clear plastic strip was installed when my car was first purchased and it did absolutely nothing to prevent this corrosion. I was pretty sure that the majority of Mustang owners new all about this and that I was the last one to find out. So if anyone reading this didn't know about this, go out to the garage and have a close look at your hood. One last thing, if you do find some corrosion starting, you may be able to slow it or stop it by installing a ground wire from your battery to the bolt that holds the hinge onto the hood.
Amen

Apocalypse Pony 03-06-2018 03:15 AM


Originally Posted by Lancer (Post 210167)
Nope, you got that wrong, problem comes from Ford.

First time thats ever happened.

Lancer 03-06-2018 04:33 PM


Originally Posted by Apocalypse Pony (Post 210168)
First time thats ever happened.

Sometimes that happens when a person thinks out loud.

Apocalypse Pony 03-07-2018 03:21 AM


Originally Posted by Lancer (Post 210170)
Sometimes that happens when a person thinks out loud.

I was typing.


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