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wrndln · 03-25-2015, 01:01 PM

I agree with Kevin, TIG welding the cracks would be the way to go. I had a hood that had a number of cracks, not quite as long as yours. There is a retired commercial aircraft TIG welder in our local club in the Twin Cities that is an excellent welder (you have to be very good to weld for an airline). I had him TIG weld the cracks and the hood turned out well. The fellow does a lot of critical welding for many club members.
Rusty Nelson

03-25-2015, 01:01 PM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: Center hood hinge cracks - pics I agree with Kevin, TIG welding the cracks would be the way to go. I had a hood that had a number of cracks, not quite as long as yours. There is a retired commercial aircraft TIG welder in our local club in the Twin Cities that is an excellent welder (you have to be very good to weld for an airline). I had him TIG weld the cracks and the hood turned out well. The fellow does a lot of critical welding for many club members. Rusty Nelson