Hood Frame

[catchpic]

I have just bought a hood but was not worried about fixing it as there are more important things to think about at the moment to get the car on the road, like glassing in the inner body panels. Having said that, I had a quick peek at the Sumo construction manual which says

"1. Glue a piece of wood into the body in this region to give a strong fixing.
2. When the adhesive is dry, drill the body (and wood) to take the fixings."

This now raises four questions in my mind:-
a. Should I do this before glassing in the inner panels as access must be easier
b. What sort of glue is best for gluing wood to glass fibre
c. where, exactly, and at what angle, should the hood frame fixings be inserted
d. How are the hood frame fixings secured in these newly drilled holes - are they glued in (what sort of glue is best) or is it just an interference fit.

I should also add that I have not got the hood frame yet so I can not use that as a guide.

[Miket]

Originally Posted by catchpic

I have just bought a hood but was not worried about fixing it as there are more important things to think about at the moment to get the car on the road, like glassing in the inner body panels. Having said that, I had a quick peek at the Sumo construction manual which says

"1. Glue a piece of wood into the body in this region to give a strong fixing.
2. When the adhesive is dry, drill the body (and wood) to take the fixings."

This now raises four questions in my mind:-
a. Should I do this before glassing in the inner panels as access must be easier YES
b. What sort of glue is best for gluing wood to glass fibre 2 PART BODY FILLER
c. where, exactly, and at what angle, should the hood frame fixings be inserted VERTICAL TO BODY SEE PICTURE
d. How are the hood frame fixings secured in these newly drilled holes - are they glued in (what sort of glue is best) or is it just an interference fit. BODY FILLER

I should also add that I have not got the hood frame yet so I can not use that as a guide.

Hope this helps. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[catchpic]

Cheers Mike for your prompt reply - very helpful in deed.

I am intrigued to see how (and why) you fixed the vacuum cleaner to the rear of the car - is this to help with emissions to make the exhaust cleaner?

[Miket]

Originally Posted by catchpic

Cheers Mike for your prompt reply - very helpful in deed.

I am intrigued to see how (and why) you fixed the vacuum cleaner to the rear of the car - is this to help with emissions to make the exhaust cleaner?

That's the Turbo :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[Keith S]

I thought perhaps he was hoovering the drive......