 Major GT4 Hood Damaged, Hood flew hood open on HWY |
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 Dec 17, 2012 - 10:24 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 5, '03 From MPLS, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Few months ago, my hood flew open on hwy. Hood bend in the middle. Windsheild damaged. I'm not much of a body guy. Anything mechanic I can handle. Looking forward to try to fix hood my hood.GT4 not easy to come by, not alone cheap. Any advice, tip on how to repair and whats correct type of paint to use would help. I use a rubberhammer, got it good enough to close, but the some good dent and crease showing on the hood. Advice on how to repair that. Still thinking about fixing my self or body shop....I know it was stupid of me not extending my latch. My little daughter was playing with the hood, trying to open it, I for got to make it was latch good. Drove all summer not problem, till my luck ran out. Thanks for listen, looking forward for any advice.
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Dec 17, 2012 - 10:42 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
The problem with repairing the GT4 hood is that it's aluminum. Aluminum stretches when it gets bent and its very difficult to fix. It takes a good body shop to repair it, most shops would prefer to buy a replacement. If you repair it, be sure to post before and after pics. Good luck.
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Dec 17, 2012 - 11:08 PM
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I would recommend getting that latch extended this time around.
Can you post pictures of the current damage? |
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Dec 17, 2012 - 11:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 5, '03 From MPLS, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks for the advice. I'll post picture when I get a chance.
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Dec 20, 2012 - 4:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Or get a GOOD set of hood pins, like aerocatch latches.
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