You are very welcome Jeff. Back in the day flutter kits were widely used but manufacturing changed and it wasn't as needed but I understand the new Tacoma trucks have a big problem with hood flutter. Mark
@@FoothillPaintandFabrication I plan on insulating the cab like a helicopter. I have a company making me armored acoustic glass for the windshield because the blower is right in front of it on the hot chick side and regular acoustic glass for the rest of it. It's all about who you know. You need to find an executive in the corporation that's a hotrodder. I also know a guy who's company makes vibration isolators for the aerospace industry. The people on the outside are on their own.
@@FoothillPaintandFabrication Yes. RenCool electric compressor with remote condenser and Spal fan. Old Air inside kit. EPAS performance electric P/S. My engine compartment will look stock except for maybe the blown 292.
3M makes a whole line of materials to make our lives easier in the shop. I was just browsing some today for the GTO project. Having it dipped so I will need seam sealers, flutter kit and drip rail sealer. That panel adhesive is incredibly strong, I have seen sheet metal tear before it fails. Mark
Thanks, Mark. Another item I didn't know I needed! I haven't started on the underside of my hood yet so I dont know the condition of the brace. Flutter Kit, 🤣🤣 who would have thunk it?
@@FoothillPaintandFabricationYes, so far it looks like I can get it straight with the Feather Fill primer. I had the entire truck stripped and repainted in the early eighties. It has not been driven much at all, mostly stored inside one garage or another. Yep, I checked my brace an it's gonna need a Flutter Kit.
I didn't find any carpet padding in there so you must have gotten it all cleaned out before you brought me the hood 😄. It is nice to use modern materials to make these older vehicles more of a joy to drive. I hope you wear the tires off the truck and get a lot of enjoyment from it. You will need to bring it out to some local shows too.
I am sorry I didn't use an exact measurement. I installed the side pieces with the hood upside down and then measured the angles and length then screwed them together. Hope this helps.
I was concerned about it pulling on the thin hood sheet metal causing a line doing both sides of the brace plus by doing the backside you really can't see it. Seems to be working out wonderfully so far. Darren told me he used to have carpet padding stuffed in there back in the day. Mark
In a perfect world yes but if your hood sheet metal is out of shape or air comes up through the engine compartment it will flutter at high speeds. Remember that the flat area of the hood from the firewall seal to about 1/3 of the hood is totally unsupported single thickness sheet metal with no real curve in it so it can bounce and flutter. Of course it isn't mandatory if you feel it isn't needed on your build and can always be added later if need be. Mark
Hey Mark The factory filled that gap for a reason. The support member needs that to do its supporting. I was surprised you didn’t do both sides. Sure don’t blame you for not wanting silicon in the shop. Bought some “Black Again” plastic restorer had silicone. Looks really good but couldn’t get off my hands for a day. Gets on everything and nothin will stick to it, let alone paint. Nice video Amigo.
@@jackcirrito3458 Darren asked me the same question about doing both sides. I am always cautious about stressing sheet metal and having a wave appear in the heat after the car or truck is completed. Applying the flutter kit to both sides of the brace seemed risky to me if the brace was to twist slightly plus I wanted the kit on the windshield side so you wouldn't see it with the hood up. It is just supporting the sheet metal so it should be fine. Mark
I had no idea this stuff existed. I will make sure to add this to my hood before I paint. Thanks for the info.
You are very welcome Jeff.
Back in the day flutter kits were widely used but manufacturing changed and it wasn't as needed but I understand the new Tacoma trucks have a big problem with hood flutter.
Mark
Mark thanks. Good info on 3M product and caulking tool.
You are welcome Rodney. This stuff has a lot of other uses on the vehicle as well.
Mark
Once again we your subscribers get to witness the constant pursuit of perfection.
Thanks Lyle, I don't know about perfect but I try and do a nice job. I appreciate the comment and you taking the time to watch my videos.
Mark
Boy, who knew Mark! I had no idea this existed. I'm glad I can learn from you before starting on my hood!
Thanks Doug,
Tear into enough cars over all these years and you learn a lot without even trying.
Mark
I just found your site this morning. I have learned so much from you today thanks Phil
Hi Phil and welcome to the channel.
I am glad I have been of some help to you.
What project are you working on?
Mark
Great information, i should be getting to my hood in a few weeks
Thanks, I guess this was a timely video then. Is your hood in pretty good shape?
Very good idea.
Thanks, it seems to be working out great.
Mark
Fist thing this morning and I learned something. Thank you for your time.
No problem. With that six cylinder monster you are building you might just need some sound deadening and vibration control 😁
@@FoothillPaintandFabrication I plan on insulating the cab like a helicopter. I have a company making me armored acoustic glass for the windshield because the blower is right in front of it on the hot chick side and regular acoustic glass for the rest of it. It's all about who you know. You need to find an executive in the corporation that's a hotrodder. I also know a guy who's company makes vibration isolators for the aerospace industry. The people on the outside are on their own.
@@lazyhoundracing9621 Sounds like you have it all planned out very well, plus air conditioning right?
@@FoothillPaintandFabrication Yes. RenCool electric compressor with remote condenser and Spal fan. Old Air inside kit. EPAS performance electric P/S. My engine compartment will look stock except for maybe the blown 292.
I have used the 3m body panel adhesive alot its great stuff
3M makes a whole line of materials to make our lives easier in the shop. I was just browsing some today for the GTO project. Having it dipped so I will need seam sealers, flutter kit and drip rail sealer. That panel adhesive is incredibly strong, I have seen sheet metal tear before it fails.
Mark
I was unaware of this issue and the product... thanks for the information excellent video
You are very welcome and thanks for watching.
It was pretty common back in the day but not needed as much these days.
Mark
Thanks, Mark. Another item I didn't know I needed! I haven't started on the underside of my hood yet so I dont know the condition of the brace.
Flutter Kit, 🤣🤣 who would have thunk it?
You are welcome. See a problem, find a solution. That's what we do right? Is your hood pretty clean and straight?
Mark
@@FoothillPaintandFabricationYes, so far it looks like I can get it
straight with the Feather Fill primer. I had the entire truck stripped and repainted in the early eighties. It has not been driven much at all, mostly stored inside one garage or another.
Yep, I checked my brace an it's gonna need a Flutter Kit.
@@BusyAsABeaver72 That is good news for sure! One less major issue to deal with which is always nice.
Back in the 70’s I stuffed that space with carpet padding. I had no idea something like that existing. Going to be a great daily driver!
I didn't find any carpet padding in there so you must have gotten it all cleaned out before you brought me the hood 😄. It is nice to use modern materials to make these older vehicles more of a joy to drive. I hope you wear the tires off the truck and get a lot of enjoyment from it. You will need to bring it out to some local shows too.
I used black silicone ,works, a lot less "metal crickets" noise too
No silicone in the shop for me or near a body panel. To many bad experiences 😖
Glad it work for you, nothing worse than rattles and squeaks.
Did you apply to the second flange on that brace?
Panel bond might work as well. I am sure this nvh dries more spongy though?
Not sure what flange you are speaking of. Yes panel bonding adhesive is far less forgiving for what I wanted to do here.
@FoothillPaintandFabrication that brace being a U channel. It has another lip/ flange on the other side that we can't see.
@@turboflush I only applied it to the windshield side so you don't see it. Seems to be working great so far.
@@FoothillPaintandFabrication ohh. Nice. Well thought.
What is the length of the wood brace you made to hold the Hood ?
I am sorry I didn't use an exact measurement. I installed the side pieces with the hood upside down and then measured the angles and length then screwed them together. Hope this helps.
Do you only use it on the rear of the brace ? I like to overkill should you /could you put it on the front side of the brace too ?
I was concerned about it pulling on the thin hood sheet metal causing a line doing both sides of the brace plus by doing the backside you really can't see it. Seems to be working out wonderfully so far. Darren told me he used to have carpet padding stuffed in there back in the day.
Mark
So what about the hood to firewall seal ? Doesn't that take care of the flutter?
In a perfect world yes but if your hood sheet metal is out of shape or air comes up through the engine compartment it will flutter at high speeds. Remember that the flat area of the hood from the firewall seal to about 1/3 of the hood is totally unsupported single thickness sheet metal with no real curve in it so it can bounce and flutter.
Of course it isn't mandatory if you feel it isn't needed on your build and can always be added later if need be.
Mark
Hey Mark
The factory filled that gap for a reason. The support member needs that to do its supporting.
I was surprised you didn’t do both sides.
Sure don’t blame you for not wanting silicon in the shop.
Bought some “Black Again” plastic restorer had silicone. Looks really good but couldn’t get off my hands for a day. Gets on everything and nothin will stick to it, let alone paint.
Nice video Amigo.
@@jackcirrito3458 Darren asked me the same question about doing both sides. I am always cautious about stressing sheet metal and having a wave appear in the heat after the car or truck is completed. Applying the flutter kit to both sides of the brace seemed risky to me if the brace was to twist slightly plus I wanted the kit on the windshield side so you wouldn't see it with the hood up. It is just supporting the sheet metal so it should be fine.
Mark