Yankee Express RestoMod Project

[Hey-O]

 

[Hey-O]

1/4 inch in from the back

 

[Hey-O]

https://aarqualityfiberglass.com/ I got mine from these guys. You can use them to get some ideas.

 

[Ghostrider 67]

After a ton of farting around, taking it off and back on for adjustments, it's in place, the hole in the hood skin cut out. Finally. I think it looks great. It's shorter and narrower than the stock Hemi Scoop. I did put in the general shape of the scoop indented into the surface as a suggestion of the look of the stock scoop. A little filler to smooth out the imperfections and presto, it's a scoop in steel. Total cost..: $20.00.

 

[Hey-O]

It looks great!! Will it bolt on or plug weld it with hole in the hood and welded to the flange on the scoop

 

[Ghostrider 67]

It looks great!! Will it bolt on or plug weld it with hole in the hood and welded to the flange on the scoop

it IS bolted on now. Thanks!

 

[Ghostrider 67]

The funny thing, hilarious really, lol, is that I futzed around with a open end wrench on the end of a stick trying to get the rearmost bolts in and tightened. All I had to do was cut the damn hole in the freaking hood first. I'm an idiot. I cut the hole last. DUH. That's TBI for ya. It's why I'm unemployable. Stupid *** **** like that. lol.

 

[Ghostrider 67]

Is there a "caulk/filler/ paste" type stuff to put in-between the hood skin and the outside bottom edge of the scoop? That can get painted over?

 

[Fran Blacker]

Looks great wish I could make one similar. I do a small radius on corners and sides at slight angle, but that's me. You've got some serious talent.

 

[Ghostrider 67]

Looks great wish I could make one similar. I do a small radius on corners and sides at slight angle, but that's me. You've got some serious talent.

Thanks. I wish I had thought of that when I was bending it up. It would look 'righter' if they were, I agree...lol.

 

[Ghostrider 67]

Thanks. I wish I had thought of that when I was bending it up. It would look 'righter' if they were, I agree...lol.

If I had the proper tools and equipment it would be a snap..

 

[Ghostrider 67]

Paint palette...

 

[Hey-O]

Is there a "caulk/filler/ paste" type stuff to put in-between the hood skin and the outside bottom edge of the scoop? That can get painted over?

I think it would bring you problems later on with paint chipping off the filler or caulk. Paint both hood,scoop and the bottom of the scoop, then mount the scoop back down. Trim the hole in the hood after painting with this.
https://www.tapplastics.com/product...term=4576167398163731&utm_content=Ad group #1

 

[Ghostrider 67]

I think it would bring you problems later on with paint chipping off the filler or caulk. Paint both hood,scoop and the bottom of the scoop, then mount the scoop back down. Trim the hole in the hood after painting with this.
https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/plastic_rods_tubes_shapes/edge_guard/608/2210?msclkid=1cbd5f064e471d099b7d00361b976a62&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=[TDM] Bing Shopping&utm_term=4576167398163731&utm_content=Ad group #1

You read my mind! i was just now thinking about this very thing.

 

[Ghostrider 67]

Sanded down the rough spots and gouges/ scrapes dents and applied filler. Underside is finished with metal work/ filler and ready to take 1st coat of epoxy primer.

 

[Hey-O]

Sanded down the rough spots and gouges/ scrapes dents and applied filler. Underside is finished with metal work/ filler and ready to take 1st coat of epoxy primer.

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Looks great, well done!! It's fun to watch you and I can't wait to see this machine storming down the road, you are the storm!!!

 

[Ghostrider 67]

Looks great, well done!! It's fun to watch you and I can't wait to see this machine storming down the road, you are the storm!!!

You and me both pal....you and me both.

 

[Ghostrider 67]

First pass before I ran out of steam. Fighting a stomach bug. My arms, which usually have no issues, felt like noodles..lol. Time for a sit down, maybe a nap. lol.

My arms were like....I need to get an orbital sander,,lol.

 

[Mike67]

I'm going to leave it set there in place for awhile and see if it grows on me.

Looks really good Ghost! Love the paint pallet too!

 

[Ghostrider 67]

Thanks! I have been sanding and filling. Bought another roll of 120 long board paper and a gallon of grey primer filler surface sealer.

Finish the little bit of filler and sanding on the bottom front of the quarters and then get a coat on it and see where I'm at. This stuff is supposed to fill ij sanding marks and such really well. I have the work down to 600 grit but still.. Front fenders are ready, engine bay /cowl ready, jams ready, from the doors back needs a bit more. Especially on the passenger side. I need to pick up some lacquer thinner to cut this paint with. I already have black epoxy primer but the grey shows the spots that need work a lot better plus it's high build sealer too.