help resolving warpage

[Greg Cullinan]

I would like to open this hood up and assume I should address the warped front end first.

Which lies the problem , I have no idea how.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[philo426]

What you have to do is score the hood crease with a #11 Blade until the hood drops out .This will take a while.To cure the wearp heat up some water in the microwave and immerse he hood for a few seconds them straighten it out.If that doesn't work then get a hood from a Monogram '59 caddy to use as a replacement.

[charlie8575]

You might actually want to try straightening things out PRIOR to cutting them up. That way, everything will match up properly and you won't have to engage in a lot of guesswork to get it all right.

Neat project. What do you have in mind?

Charlie Larkin

[David G.]

The warpage seems to be symmetrical. Have you considered using it as a custom feature? Maybe kit-bashing a grille with a set of those slanted Chrysler Imperial headlights?

[Greg Cullinan]

Thanks fellas, the hot water did it.I soaked it for a few minutes then rubberbanded

and clamped it for a few more and it is back to a reasonable shape.

Phil,I do have that kit,thanks for the heads up.

David,it is like a perfect curl! I like the idea too.

Charlie,I have a 59 Impala kit that I gave the body away,so I will use the undercarriage and motor and try to make a more complete model out of this.(its a friction promo now)

Edited July 8, 2010 by ponyxpress

[philo426]

Looks like an interesting build be sure to post more in-progress shots!