ok I'm sharing some measurements on my cowl hood. My dad helped out with the welding (mig). I will learn how to weld on my own very soon.
I wanted to do this mostly for looks. but it will help release hot air at low speeds as well.
I hope that my tips and tricks help someone do a better job on their own cowl hood than I did :P


















it took about 2 hours to get this far.

 

I did some cleaning up on my hood today. decided I wanted to add a slant to the back of the cowl (should've included this in my original scrap metal cuts.. poor planning)





cleaned it all up and feathered it out



now for the facts. I kind of just jumped in there and started cutting things.
I would've done this differently if I had a do-over

there is a small frame holding the thin hood in place. I chose to leave these here and simply separate the hood from the 'frame' using a hammer and chisel. came off very easily



there is also part of the 'frame' on the hood closest to the windshield. this one also separates with ease. this part of the 'frame' also temporarily serves as a tray for catching any larger objects that fall in (I will put in some sort of screen later)



there is also a lip at the end of that same rear part of the frame ^^
it is about an inch long and I believe it pinches the hood to the edge of the frame. not positive.

I cut 1 1/4" (1.25") deep to avoid damaging or separating it



the top part of the hood was 24.5" from cut to cut
the bottom was 19" from cut to cut. I cut a direct line from each mark (no curve)

the slanted sheet metal was placed 1.5" from the cut (winshield side) and gradually came closer as it reached the bottom of the hood (grill side)
you'll have to figure out that part on your own. I just winged it.

here it is with some etching primer over it so it doesnt rust and I'll bondo it and paint next weekend hopefully



it still fits perfectly when it's opened



NOW. my complaints and changes

the hood doesnt close by just dropping it anymore, I have to push it all the way down on the passenger side after dropping it. not a big deal

there is a healthy amount of warping, but nothing that cant be fixed with bondo

If I had a do-over I would've cut the hood exactly straight at about 22" across because mine has a bit more curve than I prefer

be careful while cutting, I did cut into my hood 'frame' a couple of times

and I should've taken the hood off to do the entire project. the cover we put over my engine did catch on fire once haha. flashbacks..

 

over all, I'm really happy with this hood. it gives the jeep a more aggressive look and I cant wait to finish it with bondo and paint

oh. and my cuts stopped 3.5" from the front of the hood (grill side). forgot that measurment

 

i like it, will look mean when its all done and painted up real nice, nice work!

 

thank you! took about 4 hours to get that far with mistakes. lol

 

well idk if everyone has that problem but ik i sure do when it comes to fixing and or working on my jeep, there will always be problems!

 

That is smokin! Nice work!