Restoring a hood

RESTORING A 1984 MUSTANG HOOD

By: Tamra Summers

How did I chose my senior project

Passion for carsInteresting

Been around cars my whole

life

RESTORING A OLD HOOD

First 3 steps to restoring the hood

Take the old scoop off

Weld to make the hole smaller

Sand down the weld

Removed the scoop

Welding up the hole

Sand down the weld

Next Steps

Seal the weld

Sand the hood

Primer

Sealing the weld

Sand down the hood

Primer

Add fiber glass to scoop

Place vinyl sticker on the hood

Tape and paint scoop

More Steps

Applying fiber glass to scoop

Placing the vinyl sticker on the hood

Taping and painting scoop

Bolt the scoop on

Install hood on the car

Final Steps

Bolt the scoop on the hood

THE HOOD ON THE CAR

Problems

Hole was too big for the new scoop

Scoop didn’t fit level on the hood

FACILITATOR

Experienced

Loves cars

Owns a

business

HOW MY RESEARCH HELPED ME

Prepare for hard work

Steps to restore

Safety tips

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Basic knowledge

about automotive

repair

Very hands-on and I enjoy it

Found out it is something I enjoy

and hope to pursue a career in

automotives