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I like the AMT b-body kits, however I really wish they would stop casting the hood cut out into the hoods. Why can't they just give you a template instead?

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That's a pet peeve of mine too. along with woefully distorted glass. :( Best thing to do to alleviate that is really barrier coat that hood with either Future (Pledge with Future Shine), or BIN Zinsser sealant. I've used both and have never had any ghosting of the score line underneath.

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I've seen quite a few of these kits with the hood cut out when it really didn't match how the car was built....maybe that's why?

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Why don't you just fill it in with a good quality putty? Seems like common sense to me if you're not going to cut out the "cut-out".... ?

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Hmmm...

Are you talking Mopar B-bodies or GM B-bodies...s the AMT GM B-bodies (Impalas, etc) all have normal hoods...

As far as the Mopars, I've never seen one with a 'hole cast in the hood'...the ones I've bought all have normal hoods..'68 Road Runner, '69 GTX ht and convertible, '70 Super Bee...the Pro Street Super Bee, maybe?

Edited by Rob Hall
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I think he's refering to the "guide" engraved into the underside of the hood for those who want to cut a hole in their hood....it apparently shows thru paint jobs. ie>> it "ghosts".

I've seen it on 68 RRs....

Edited by mike 51
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Just fill the underside groove with J-B Weld, block-sand the topside flat/flush (add a dash of putty or superglue if necessary), and get on with your life. Drive on! B)

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I think he's refering to the "guide" engraved into the underside of the hood for those who want to cut a hole in their hood....it apparently shows thru paint jobs. ie>> it "ghosts".

I've seen it on 68 RRs....

If so, that's the standard approach that AMT and others have used for optional hood holes for over 50 years...

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If so, that's the standard approach that AMT and others have used for optional hood holes for over 50 years...

Yep that's the one. Seems easier to fix on some than others.

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The other point is that if the model company wants to make it easier for some one to put a hole in he hood why go thru the bother of adding all the fine under hood structure.?

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Exactly. Trying to fill and sand the details back in is tough and in my opinion unnecessary if they would just supply the kit with a template. With a light sanding and primer the ghosting is not too bad bad still unnecessary.

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The problem is internal stress in the plastic from the molding process. Best thing to do is to liberally paint the topside of the groove with solvent glue, then let it dry. The plastic will then bulge where it's stressed and you can sand it flat. This process also works for when you shave door handles, emblems, and the like.

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Dave, That addresses the problem of ghosting on the top side, but still leaves the outline of the cut pattern on the bottom side of the hood, which to me is almost unrepairable. A template or even a second hood with the cutout already done would be the ultimate solution.

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