55.2-59 59 Repro Hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BKWDco · 10-20-2018, 04:08 PM

Does anyone make a reproduction hood? I was in a fender bender a couple weeks ago in my DD and crumpled the hood. I am checkin with a couple of local shops on estimates to fix it. Ideally i'd like to find some original metal, but just in case, Im curious if anyone is making a reproduction?

mr48chev · 10-21-2018, 02:04 AM

Premier Street Rods. http://www.premierstreetrod.com/deta...ruck_Hood.html

They just built a 55/56 for SEMA that should be getting some press in the next couple of weeks

mr48chev · 10-21-2018, 02:09 AM

If you do facebook here is a video of the truck. https://www.facebook.com/premierstre...type=2&theater

**hogfarm** · 10-21-2018, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BKWDco

Does anyone make a reproduction hood? I was in a fender bender a couple weeks ago in my DD and crumpled the hood. I am checkin with a couple of local shops on estimates to fix it. Ideally i'd like to find some original metal, but just in case, Im curious if anyone is making a reproduction?

What year

BKWDco · 10-21-2018, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hogfarm

what year

1959

mikebte · 10-21-2018, 05:34 PM

You may end up having to find a good used hood.

**mongocanfly** · 10-21-2018, 05:54 PM

Just be aware that most repop parts suck when it comes to fitting...poem is better ....most of the time..

vics stuff · 10-21-2018, 06:58 PM

Stick with a original hood . You will be better off.
Vic

MARTINSR · 10-21-2018, 09:00 PM

Out of the car nuts dictionary.

Reproduction sheet metal:

"Similar to original, can be used if nothing else is available."

Brian

vics stuff · 10-22-2018, 12:55 AM

I know guys that have used reproduction sheet metal and all of them needed work.
I would stick to looking for a good used hood.
Vic

**hogfarm** · 10-22-2018, 06:20 AM

I have an extra hood for a 58

Divine 59 · 10-22-2018, 08:23 AM

58/59 use the same hood, only difference may be the punched holes for the hood emblem.

BKWDco · 10-22-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hogfarm

I have an extra hood for a 58

Thank you all for the input. A repro metal would be my last resort. I started looking mainly because of the insurance estimate. Im trying to get out to a rescue yard this week and see if there is anything usable.

Hogfarm, thank you, I may take you up on that if i cant find anything a little closer to home.

10-20-2018, 04:08 PM	#1
BKWDco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PORTLAND Posts: 43	59 Repro Hood Does anyone make a reproduction hood? I was in a fender bender a couple weeks ago in my DD and crumpled the hood. I am checkin with a couple of local shops on estimates to fix it. Ideally i'd like to find some original metal, but just in case, Im curious if anyone is making a reproduction?

10-21-2018, 02:04 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,286	Re: 59 Repro Hood Premier Street Rods. http://www.premierstreetrod.com/deta...ruck_Hood.html They just built a 55/56 for SEMA that should be getting some press in the next couple of weeks __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-21-2018, 02:09 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,286	Re: 59 Repro Hood If you do facebook here is a video of the truck. https://www.facebook.com/premierstre...type=2&theater __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-21-2018, 05:34 PM	#6
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: 59 Repro Hood You may end up having to find a good used hood.

10-21-2018, 05:54 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,585	Re: 59 Repro Hood Just be aware that most repop parts suck when it comes to fitting...poem is better ....most of the time.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-21-2018, 06:58 PM	#8
vics stuff Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 377	Re: 59 Repro Hood Stick with a original hood . You will be better off. Vic

10-21-2018, 09:00 PM	#9
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: 59 Repro Hood Out of the car nuts dictionary. *Reproduction sheet metal:* "Similar to original, can be used if nothing else is available." Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

10-22-2018, 12:55 AM	#10
vics stuff Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 377	Re: 59 Repro Hood I know guys that have used reproduction sheet metal and all of them needed work. I would stick to looking for a good used hood. Vic

10-22-2018, 06:20 AM	#11
hogfarm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Appleton Washington Posts: 582	Re: 59 Repro Hood I have an extra hood for a 58

10-22-2018, 08:23 AM	#12
Divine 59 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 306	Re: 59 Repro Hood 58/59 use the same hood, only difference may be the punched holes for the hood emblem. __________________ My Build Thread http://s95.photobucket.com/user/drop...?sort=3&page=1



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