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69BBsuburban · 07-01-2010, 06:37 PM

It would work just fine spot welding it in, slowly, taking yer time...problem is...the hoods on '73-87 trucks are so large and flat, that the vibration and flexing the hood sees will most likely start cracking the filler and paint along the seams....
I've also seen a hole cut large enough to install scoop from bottom, and lap welded in...this creates a stronger flange and will be less likely to crack paint along joint. Guys will say to butt weld everything, but in reality most panels/floors/etc are flanged from factory and when done properly you will have no issues...

Unless ya find a good metalman who can hammer weld it and metal finish it.
There is also a hood made with that scoop already on it...

07-01-2010, 06:37 PM	#4
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: Weld-On Hood Scoops It would work just fine spot welding it in, slowly, taking yer time...problem is...the hoods on '73-87 trucks are so large and flat, that the vibration and flexing the hood sees will most likely start cracking the filler and paint along the seams.... I've also seen a hole cut large enough to install scoop from bottom, and lap welded in...this creates a stronger flange and will be less likely to crack paint along joint. Guys will say to butt weld everything, but in reality most panels/floors/etc are flanged from factory and when done properly you will have no issues... Unless ya find a good metalman who can hammer weld it and metal finish it. There is also a hood made with that scoop already on it... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A Last edited by 69BBsuburban; 07-01-2010 at 06:42 PM.