10-17-2013, 11:18 AM
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Next project - need shop recommendations
Normally I like to wait until a project is at least underway until I start talking about it, but this one won't happen until next year and I need recommendations on a shop that can do it.
I want to do something with the hood and don't really like anything out there. I could see spending the kind of money companies ask for them if I was absolutely in love with a hood, but most of them are gaudy and fiberglass at that.
What I want to do is find a shop that will take my hood and increase the height of the cowl. I don't want a bunch of fiberglass, so they will have to weld the section in. I have a guy who can paint and do the filler work, but I don't trust his welding skills for this. Obviously it is going to have to be a solid job since the hood moves so often and sometimes (not by me) gets shut hard.
Anyone know of a shop in central OK that can pull it off?
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10-17-2013, 12:10 PM
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That would look great! Keep in mind that the hood is thin aluminum...
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10-17-2013, 12:38 PM
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Yeah, that's a good point.
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10-17-2013, 01:21 PM
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I like the sound of your idea... i like itd look sick!!
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10-17-2013, 01:35 PM
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Love the idea. Still haven't heard back from my cousin Dave.
I didn't think about the hood being aluminum..
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10-17-2013, 01:50 PM
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2013 2500 front clip? Your flares would look better then... 
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Retro Shop Custom FXR Projectors | Diablo inTune | Moe's 87mm TB | BT Oil Catch Can
Toyo A/T II Tires | Bilstein 5100 Front & Rear Shocks | AirLift 100 Air Bags
Bestop PowerBoards | RollBak Bed Cover | BedRug
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10-17-2013, 03:13 PM
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Aluminum hood? Last good welder I knew charged about 75 bucks a foot to tig weld aluminum, and that was on a boat. No warpage.
I hope you find someone...but I would start by talking to boat shops or marinas.
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10-17-2013, 05:07 PM
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wow i didnt' know the hoods were aluminum
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10-17-2013, 05:35 PM
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Only the 1500s. The HDs are steel.
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Toyo A/T II Tires | Bilstein 5100 Front & Rear Shocks | AirLift 100 Air Bags
Bestop PowerBoards | RollBak Bed Cover | BedRug
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10-17-2013, 06:13 PM
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I know a guy that knows a welder. I can talk to him for you because I need some metal work done as well.
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