When I got my Sky Hawk, the Stock hood had suffered the dreaded hood-over-the-windshield damage...beyond repair. However, it also came with an NOS (from Hamilton) '57 style hood. I know it's NOT the correct hood, but I'm going to have to use it anyway...the budget won't allow a '56 only, hood/Shipping. Other than the fiberglass mat insulation, what else have any of you used...successfully... for sound deadening insulation, under the hood?
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Tony, have you thought about "transplanting" the center section of your damaged '56 Hawk hood (scoop area) to your undamaged '57 & up hood? There is a guy here in FL that does a great job of doing exactly that. PM me if you want his contact info.
Also FWIW: S.I. in their South Bend warehouse still has a VERY FEW of the original NOS hood insulation available. -
How would that work? wouldn't it still have the raised area down the center of the hood?Comment
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The hood has been "recycled"...Comment
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Maybe the Chinese will use it as a template for an upcoming SUV!!!Originally posted by 345 DeSoto View PostComment
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I am replacing the hood insulation blanket on my 63 Avanti. It is the fiberglass batting type and is a full blanket. The blanket is dirty and coming apart. I am replacing it with an insulating material used to wrap water heaters. It is a mylar faced material with honey-coned center. The material has a silver finish, but I am painting the engine side with black lacquer for a better appearance. I did this on another car and it worked well and looked nice. I'll post some photos when the job is finished.
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Avanti Hood Pad Replacement
Here are photos of the hood pad replacement on my 63 Avanti. I am pleased with the results, it will add some insulation and sound deadening. In addition it will be easy to clean. I think it is better looking than the old batted fiberglass. I was able to get the old pad off in one piece and used it as a pattern. I cut the area above the air cleaner bigger than the original pad's hole so the whole housing would in.
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