Question about my TA hood...

[lilboat57]

I just purchased a TA hood on ebay I believe it to be original Here is my question I have it at the body shop now getting preped for paint my body guy noted a slight ridge on the top of the hood where the hinges mount on both sides is that supposed to be there of should I have him fair it out.
Thanks
Jeff

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Sorry I have no advice, but do you have any pics?


  Mike

[Alaskan_TA]

I'll second that, got a picture?

[DAYTONA]

these ridges/bumps are sometimes caused by the pressure of the hinges on the hood...I think I have seen what you are talking about several times thru the years.....answer.....there should be no markings/ridges etc etc visible in the area where the hinges attach to the hood...it should be flat

[lilboat57]

Thanks for the input,I  do not have pictures because it is in the shop but I kinda thought that it shoud be perfectly flat
Thanks Again

[Alaskan_TA]

If I take a photo of the area can you edit it with a circle or line or something for the area you are talking about? 

[lilboat57]

That would be great !! I may be able to go out and take a picture of it today if so I will post one.

[lilboat57]

OK I took a couple on my lunch break. It is kinda hard to see but hopefully some one will be able to tell if they are supposed to be there of not. I would also welcome any opintions if it is a "real Mopar" or not I know the pictures don't show the whole hood very well but I was not thinking about that much at the time.
Thanks
Jeff

[Alaskan_TA]

Those look like old repairs.

It looks like the hood has the right style cowl screen, if you can get photos of the underside including side shots of the side edges I can tell you if it is an original hood or not.


Barry

[lilboat57]

Thanks for the input I wish I would have taken more pictures when I was oout ther but  as far as the sides go there are two triangle shaped fiberglass pieces on each side if that helps any 

[MEK-Dangerfield]

So far it looks like the real deal. Fiberglass can crack, so repairs are sometimes necessary.


  Mike

[Alaskan_TA]

as far as the sides go there are two triangle shaped fiberglass pieces on each side if that helps any 

So far, so good! 

[Challenger6pak]

Someone probably forgot to pin it.  That was the death of many T/A AAR hoods.