RN Hood rebuild

[n247hp]

do you just cut out the original black liner that sits in the hood on the inside or do you save it and reinstall it?

 

[Matt_E]

I wouldn't. That fokker weighs six pounds.

 

[n247hp]

even better. really didnt feel like being carefull with it

 

[aranka]

do you just cut out the original black liner that sits in the hood on the inside or do you save it and reinstall it?

heck no, as said its HEAVY! (relatively speaking).

 

[Mark44]

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so it bends at about 180 degrees? What works good for cutting it? It is just like white pvc pipe but laid out in sheet form?

You can cut it with metal sheers or a band or jig saw. It is quite flexible in sheet form and is gray. It doesn't look like PVC pipe.

 

[Mark44]

do you just cut out the original black liner that sits in the hood on the inside or do you save it and reinstall it?

I would cut the liner out leaving it attacked to the sides of the hood and cut it about an inch from where it attaches to the hood. You can use this 1” flange to epoxy your new liner on to.

Mark44

 

[Mark44]

Anything new on this?

Mark44

 

[aranka]

yep, i put in three 1.5 inch pool hose tubes over the weekend. waiting for the 5200 to cure. pice tomorrow.

 

[aranka]

yep, i put in three 1.5 inch pool hose tubes over the weekend. waiting for the 5200 to cure. pice tomorrow.

why wait. pics attached.

 

[Mark44]

Cool keep us posted!

Mark44

 

[aranka]

going to do some sanding and priming this week then prolly flat black paint.

 

[aranka]

a few shots with some satin black krylon spray.

 

[needaride701]

this is a perfect push for me.. i have a spare shell that im going to chop and redo!! thanks for the push and nice work!

 

[aranka]

weighed in at 11 lbs. not much of a wight savings but i am happy with it.

 

[jetx]

that turned out real nice...good job!!

 

[Matt_E]

weighed in at 11 lbs. not much of a wight savings but i am happy with it.

What do you mean?

Stock RN hood weighs 18.5lbs.

To get an aftermarket hood below 11lbs, you'd be looking at spending over 1k, easily.

 

[aranka]

for some reason when i weighed in the stocker it was at 14.

 

[thegoldenboy]

I can't wait to chop apart my stocker.

Whats up with your nosepiece? Doing that too?

 

[Matt_E]

for some reason when i weighed in the stocker it was at 14.

Was that with extinguisher holder and liner?

That's how I weighed mine, and it's 18.5

14lbs can't be right for a stocker. So....I think your 11lbs may be off, too.

 

[Watty]

Is there any reason why you couldn't make the transition from the cut piece to the rest of the hood smoother? I know, it's a bit of extra work, but if you could get it right, and make a plug.....

Also, as far as the liner is concerned, another way to do it would be to get some lycra, and hang/stretch it in there until you have the desired shape. Brush some resin on it, and let it go hard, and then hit it with some glass. Then, you have a nice smooth, natural flowing liner!