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MalibuSeaS
Apr 18th, 08, 9:56 AM
I didn't notice that the motor mounts were broken. Until I went through the gears in a hardway, that is. Don't be foolish, Be careful! :sad:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/MalibuSeaS/Malibu%20SS/MVC-036S.jpg

68bye
Apr 18th, 08, 11:58 AM
What exactly are we looking at?

68chevyed
Apr 18th, 08, 12:11 PM
What exactly are we looking at?

I think the underside of the hood.

68bye
Apr 18th, 08, 12:23 PM
If the underside of the hood looks that nice, I can see why he'd be upset by shoving the engine into it. Yet another reason for solid mounts. :D

LKN BCK
Apr 18th, 08, 12:41 PM
:noway:

ram426
Apr 18th, 08, 12:44 PM
Look at the bright side,if that is all that got damaged then you didnt do too bad.It could have been worse.

MalibuSeaS
Apr 18th, 08, 10:51 PM
What exactly are we looking at?
It's the top/painted side of the hood (see spear). I hear that there are professionals that can fix the dents without breaking the paint. I'm a little sceptical though. :rolleyes:

SLOPAR
Apr 18th, 08, 11:10 PM
We made a slight adjustment to the hood on the 66 last year when we started taking it to the track. The carburetor stud made a beautiful dimple right in the middle of the hood. That was a 600.00 mistake. Good luck on having it repaired without a repaint.

ram426
Apr 19th, 08, 1:02 AM
It's the top/painted side of the hood (see spear). I hear that there are professionals that can fix the dents without breaking the paint. I'm a little sceptical though. :rolleyes:
We use the paintless dent removal guys at our lot, if you research around and get a pro they can get the dents out for you but ask around first.They are considerably less,usually charge by the panel if there is 1 dent or 20, usually about 50.00 per panel.