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 | petushead
Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 60 michigan 
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2004-09-30 97409
Can a hood on the B2910 be repaired by a body shop or should I buy a new hood? Also if any work is done by myself would it void the warranty? I was quoted $250 for a new hood anyone have a suggestion in how I can repair my hood. This hood was damaged by the cross bars on the loader that hit the hood after it was removed incorrectly.
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 | shortmagnum
Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 848 Wisconsin 
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2004-09-30 97412
If the metal hasn't stretched too far you could possibly get it back into position enough with a hammer and dolly to use body filler. With excessive stretching there are ways to shrink the metal somewhat but that takes an experienced autobody guy.
At $250 for a new hood, it's probably a relatively cheap alternative if you want a good looking result.
Dave ....
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 | Murf
Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7249 Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada 
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2004-09-30 97420
A body shop should be more than able to fix it.
I suspect, however, that compared to what the body shop would charge the $250 from the dealer is going to sound like a real bargain.
If you're up for the challange, why not tackle the body work yourself? There's a lot of good info. on doing body work on the various DIY websites and it's not difficult.
The worst thing that can happen is you have to spend the $250 you're already looking at spending anyways.
Sounds like a relatively pleaseant way to pass an afternoon to me, get a comfy stool under the ole' shade tree, put the hood across your kneee and get busy. Just don't forget a big glass of lemonade, it can be thirsty work.
Best of luck. ....
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 | Chief
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4297 Southwest MiddleTennessee
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2004-09-30 97439
Are you talking about that Jack Daniels Lynchburg Lemonaid Murf??? ;o) ....
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 | Art White
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 6898 Waterville New York
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2004-09-30 97440
That sounds like a tasty afternoon! I wonder what the hood will look like at sunset? ....
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| Murf
Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7249 Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
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2004-10-01 97452
I was talkin' about the regular old-fashioned stuff......
But now that you mention it.......
"The floor recognizes the member from Tennessee's good taste."
Clap, clap, clap. ....
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