Rallye Hood Repair

nicka · July 04, 2020, 07:58:48 AM

Looking over the Rallye hood and there's a lot of rust holes along the inside front of the hood. Has anyone repaired this portion before? I'm assuming that the inside of the hood can be separated from the top? So repairable or wall art?

anlauto · July 04, 2020, 09:02:51 AM

With the availability of good condition original hoods and reproduction hoods, I'd say wall art....just not worth the effort in my opinion

RUNCHARGER · July 04, 2020, 06:45:44 PM

I agree, not worth the hours of work.

nicka · July 05, 2020, 08:43:45 AM

Ok.
Thanks.
I'm heading for Carlisle anyway so I'll be looking for another hood.
As for wall art, I'm thinking FC7 paint.

Katfish · July 05, 2020, 09:47:43 AM

I wouldn't pay someone, but I'd try and fix that before buying an aftermarket hood.

jimynick · July 05, 2020, 07:49:52 PM

The fix or fling issue depends on several factors; your metal working abilities, desire for an oem appearance, time allotment and finally the size and depth of your wallet. Peruse each carefully and realistically and make your own call. Good luck either way.

nicka · July 07, 2020, 07:01:20 PM

I removed the hood inserts(scoops) and looks like I found the original color. If its a '70 hood, then guessing ice blue metallic vehicle. Some added filler along the top right side near the windshield. Its got the usual dings. Surface rust on top, but no holes. Its gonna need a media blast for sure.

anlauto · July 07, 2020, 07:35:04 PM

It's NOT a 1970 hood for sure

nicka · July 08, 2020, 07:16:00 PM

How can I found out what year this hood is?

anlauto · July 08, 2020, 07:18:47 PM

1970 Hoods have unique one year only under bracing without crush zones, that your hood has. All others are pretty similar, except if your hood has factory hood pin holes then it's a 1971 hood only.

nicka · July 08, 2020, 07:26:15 PM

Cool. Thanks. While media blasting the top of the hood, I saw the 4 holes along the hood scoop; engine callout.

Jay Bee · July 09, 2020, 05:46:47 AM

Just adding this pic

gzig5 · July 09, 2020, 07:35:48 AM

Quote from: nicka on July 05, 2020, 08:43:45 AM
Ok.
Thanks.
I'm heading for Carlisle anyway so I'll be looking for another hood.
As for wall art, I'm thinking FC7 paint.

Where are you located? I have a pretty decent rallye hood in SE WI. One dent on a scoop I can repair if you want. I think I'm going to stick with the AAR hood on the car.

nicka · July 13, 2020, 05:10:03 PM

I went to Carlisle and picked up a new hood from Ted Stephens. Planning to keep the rallye. I'll blast and epoxy primer and set it aside.

Thanks

anlauto · July 14, 2020, 10:12:18 AM

That's your best bet

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