Shaker Hood Cutout Help
#11
RE: Shaker Hood Cutout Help
Yeah a die grinder is what i was leaning towards now. I posted the cut off tool but got to thinking that a die grinder should be able to cut just as good but it has alot more versitility.
If I go that route I think I would need to shield the car from the sparks and possibly the flying debri if the wheel broke. That isnt a big deal though.
If I go that route I think I would need to shield the car from the sparks and possibly the flying debri if the wheel broke. That isnt a big deal though.
#12
RE: Shaker Hood Cutout Help
ORIGINAL: Hoose84
I wish they would come out with the V6 version of that shaker, at a decent price would be a bonus too.
Hoose84
I wish they would come out with the V6 version of that shaker, at a decent price would be a bonus too.
Hoose84
#15
RE: Shaker Hood Cutout Help
Sure. Take a magnet out to your car and check.
My 06 is definatley steel.
As a note, I don't know this for a fact, but I find it very unlikely they used aluminum in 05. Aluminum would be significantly more expensive for Ford...I just don't see them doing it.
My 06 is definatley steel.
As a note, I don't know this for a fact, but I find it very unlikely they used aluminum in 05. Aluminum would be significantly more expensive for Ford...I just don't see them doing it.
#17
RE: Shaker Hood Cutout Help
CrazyAl has it exactly right. No way with dremel, hacksaw, or jigsaw, or anything with reciprocating blade. I don't know what you mean about the cutoff wheel loading up (I've cut steel and aluminum in many thicknesses and just not sure what you mean). You can cut steel sheet metal this thick (or should I say this thin) in a nice straight line w/o heat issues. Aluminum is softer and easier, even less heat. Use two layers of 2" masking tape (line should be approximately along the middle of the two inches and a plastic drop cloth taped in place over the nose with another run of 2" masking tape, to avoid metal shavings, etc from contacting the rest of the hood and fenders, or your hand scratching the paint. The disc will not break. Do wear goggles however. Now don't run the disc deep as you move along, about 1/4" is all you need rest your hand on the hood (over masked area) as you go along; there is no reason you can't get a straight line; I hope were talking about an airpowered tool here. You have infinite speed control and run it at a good speed but not full bore 35k rpm, you want to be able to glide along but there is no need to "speed" along to avoid generating damaging heat. Make straight 90 degree cuts to the corners, if they need to be radiused, come in at the corners with the edge of the cutoff wheel vertical perpendicular to the corner surface of the hood. Don't start the wheel while it is making contact with the thin edge, this may cause it to sort of catch and bend. Have moderate speed established as you approach the corner (a partially worn in disc is better here than a brand new one) This takes a light touch but not that difficult really. Use a fine 3/4 to 1" flat file (wear gloves for this) to finish smoothing, deburing the cut edges. Use small artist brush to prime, I would also paint edge after priming with touchup paint in your color. ...it's a thin edge but you can do it.
#20
RE: Shaker Hood Cutout Help
My hood is aluminum, and it's an 05. I think for the 05's the hood weight was given as 25 lbs. If your hood is steel.........I imagine it takes some heaving to pick that heavy bastard up.[8D] But I still never heard any confirmations that Ford switched over to steel hoods in 06. Anyone have the lowdown on this?