Steel Cowl Scoop on Stock hood

[GT_80]

Anyone ever put a steel cowl scoop on a sock steel hood? It is a much cheaper solution than a fiberglass hood, and the fit will be perfect as it is a stock hood plus you could retain the factory bracing.

I am thinking of getting this:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/amd-301-scoop-1

and cutting the skin off the top of my factory hood, and welding the scoop on, then finishing the body work off.

Just wondering if anyone has done this.

 

[jociha]

Look around i think someone makes a complete steel cowl hood for the cutlass.

 

[454cutlass]

You could do something like this...LOL

 

[GT_80]

Look around i think someone makes a complete steel cowl hood for the cutlass.

the point being I don't want to spend $550+ on a complete hood. I want to use a stock hood and a steel scoop for around $150 and do some bodywork myself.

 

[CWPottenger]

Yes, you can. Take a. Lot of measurements to get it straight and where you want it.

Very important take your time and spread your welds around to keep the heat down and take breaks to let steel cool slowly. The hood skin is relatively thin and on a big piece like the hood warpage is very easy if you rush the welding. Same for when you sand/grind welds smooth keep moving around and keep heat down.

My hood is not a Cowl Induction, but it is all steel that I fabbed up to my liking.

 

[jetsetw31]

Yes, you can. Take a. Lot of measurements to get it straight and where you want it.

Very important take your time and spread your welds around to keep the heat down and take breaks to let steel cool slowly. The hood skin is relatively thin and on a big piece like the hood warpage is very easy if you rush the welding. Same for when you sand/grind welds smooth keep moving around and keep heat down.

My hood is not a Cowl Induction, but it is all steel that I fabbed up to my liking.

Nice job CWPottenger

 

[-83MONTESS-]

It's kinda ironic this comes up because my dad is currently fixing a guy's truck with cracks all around the cowl that he welded on. I have seen alot of cracking from the filler when people go this route because of the stress placed on the hood when you open and close it. I went back and forth on going this route to save money when we painted mine but after talking to my dad who has done body work for over 30 years I decided to spend somemore money to ensure I wouldnt have any cracking issues later on. I think I would rather go full fiberglass before trying to weld on a cowl.

 

[86-blk442]

Not that I mean to second guess you 83, but how well were these cowls welded on? If someone were to talke the time to solid weld one to their hood, I dont see it cracking all that quick. I too am in the body industry and when a job is done right it holds up... Cut corners and get what you pay for.

 

[CWPottenger]

Not that I mean to second guess you 83, but how well were these cowls welded on? If someone were to talke the time to solid weld one to their hood, I dont see it cracking all that quick. I too am in the body industry and when a job is done right it holds up... Cut corners and get what you pay for.

I'm with you on this one... If welded correctly it won't crack because metal is all one piece again. "Cold weld" it or grind weld all down or grind too thin and yep it will come apart EVERY time. Filler should be minimal as a skim coat, this is the reason you must take time to avoid warpage....

 

[CWPottenger]

Nice job CWPottenger

Thanks! I'm not a bodyman and it took a lot of work for me to build it.