Same question...different part

[Princ4ever]

Is my hood salvageable in any way or should I buy a reproduction?

[brads70]

If you or your bodyshop is handy with fiberglass I would say it's saveable for a driver? A 100 point showcar ....maybe not so much?

Give it a try yourself, what do you have to lose?

[dvldwg89]

What car is that

[Princ4ever]

AAR Cuda

[dutch]

anything fibreglass can be repaired. Working with that stuff is a trade though... 

[74 challenge]

wow that thing must add bucks worth of power. Not just any scoop a SUPER scoop.

I agree with the people about repairing it, it is possible but it could be costly to have a reputable shop do it.

[Princ4ever]

It wasn't about the power, the Super Scoop was about the look.  My dad was a hippie in all sorts of ways back in the 70's.  I'll post some picks of the whole car at a later date.  Most people will be highly offended when they see what my dad did.  Believe it or not, I am going to keep most of it as-is after I get it running.

[7212Mopar]

Repair the factory hood if it is a real AAR Cuda.

[06Daytona]

It doesn't look like it would be too difficult to repair. If you're going to attempt it yourself, I would make an oversized patch with nytex  ahead of time to get the thickness close, then trim the patch to fit the hole and fibreglass cloth or mat on the bottom.

[Princ4ever]

Thanks for the input, I think I am going to repair it.

~Shawn

[jimynick]

Make your life a little easier and find a donor 'glass car (think Vette hood, door or deck) to cut a patch out of. Make sure the patch matches the contour as closely as possible. Carefully trim it until it fits and then grind the edges of patch and hood back in a taper cut from the opening away for at least 2".  Using cut up mat as a filler, mix the resin well and start on the bottom, supporting the hood/patch as necessary. Use whole mat to cover the seam and after you've gotten 2-3 layers on, add the mat mash or short strand 'glass paste to fill the voids. Let it dry well and using a 40 grit disc, carefully grind off the excess. do the same for the top and use the resin or short strand paste to fill all voids. Acetone is your friend here to clean up. Wear gloves and eye protection and take the time to cogitate on old hippies and their cool old cars. Keep it ventilated or you'll get more of the old man's experience than you may want.