While my car was in the body shop getting stripped and ready for paint, I think the shape of the hood scoop was slightly changed, or maybe I'm just going crazy . I seem to remember that on the scoop itself, there was a subtle line between the rise from the hood and where it then angled more vertical towards the top of the scoop. Transition started near the front of the scoop and continued about 2/3's the way back where it faded into the more rounded rear area. I tried to mark the line in red in the attached picture of my car, since it's hard to explain. It's not much an angled transition, and I can see why some heavy handed person may have sanded it away to "fix" my hood. I've seen hoods with and without this, and I know my original hood had it, at least it did a few weeks ago! Anyway, if anyone has a closeup picture of what I'm trying to explain to my bodyman, it would be appreciated. I may have to have it recreated since it's not steel. I've looked through all my magazines with no luck. Or maybe I'm wrong altogether. Hood is fiberglass over steel frame, and shipped out of SA early 2/66. Thanks, Ken
I just took a look at 1138 (shipped in march), and I didnt see any characteristic as you described. I dont believe my hood has been modified (has the usual iregularities for glass and metal hoods). I think this is one of those things on these cars that is unique to each one.
Sorry to beat this dead horse, but here's a pic from the May/June 1980 SAAC magazine of a 65 hood, I assume. I circled the reflection on the area I was referring to. Thanks for the pic of the white hood, but its hard to see the shape with the lighting at that angle. Maybe I should just forget it and let him paint it as is.
I must have a higher contrast ratio, it looked pretty clear here. You are quite right, and your link shows the area in question at least as well as mine. There is a slight scallop continuing the design across the top-front of the scoop. 15 minutes with some 400 wrapped around a dowel will bring it back, I'd hate to see such a small thing cost you some authenticity. Have what the British call a "nice chat" with your paint guy before this tragedy takes place.