I'm new to this and hope I am posting in the right place. I just purchased a 96 Mustang V6 Automatic for my daughter. I need to do something with the hood. It is cracked on the top surface across the area where the hood latch is. It's pretty bad. I need to fix it but am new to these cars.
Is the entire hood made of fiberglass or is there a layer of fiberglass over a steel base? It looks as if there is airspace between the thin fiber layer and the base. Is that normal? I believe that to fix this I am going to have to cut out the top layer and use fiberglass to build it up and shape it properly.
Just looking for a little advice. I like the car; it's fun to drive. She's excited about it, but the cracked hood is an eyesore. Thanks everyone.
Jeff Shropshire
The Woodlands, TX
1996 Red Ford Mustang with V6 and Automatic. Completely stock.
It should be a fiberglass covering over a metal frame. You could use mess and epoxy o fix it. or just get a new one. You can find some nice ones at Mr Body Kits.com
Thanks for the information. I thought that was steel underneath. I'll try my hand at repairing it first I think; since I emptied my bank account to buy the car (and daughter #2, who "owns" this car now, doesn't yet have a job). Thanks again.
there was a small crack on my hood and i bondoed it and sanded it down. then prep and primed it and painted it. looks good as new.
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2000 auto:
Completed mods:
GT Hood Scoop, Cobra R Bumper, Blackout Panel, Tinted Tails, Tinted Windows (30% side mirrors; 20% rear), Jensen 7" Touchscreen monitor, Chrome Headlights with no amber light, Black Bullitts 17x8, Cold Air Intake, Sniper Special Forces Tuner, True Dual Exhaust, White Face Gauges, Bullitt Cup holder/ AC Faceplate/Knobs/Ebrake, FRPP Hood Pins, Mach 1 Grille Delete
If the crack is large, it would probably be cheaper to find a new hood. I cracked my hood about 3 inches high in the winter when my car kissed a tree. I ended up just getting a new hood.
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2000 V6
A.M. CAI
Dual exhaust w/Flowmaster super 44's.
GoodYear F1 tires
17" five spoke GT rims
Painted calipers, Painted pony, flat black painted hood stripe, flat black painted spoiler.
Welcome to the site, also. You can find alot of good information here..good luck on the new stang.
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2000 V6
A.M. CAI
Dual exhaust w/Flowmaster super 44's.
GoodYear F1 tires
17" five spoke GT rims
Painted calipers, Painted pony, flat black painted hood stripe, flat black painted spoiler.
Another thing you might look at if you are on a budget is a take off hood. Some guys that buy a replacement hood, like I want to do (I'm lookin at the ram air II hood) will sell the original hood for a discounted price. Once I get mine that's what I will do with mine, and you can find one in good condition cheap. Look in the classifieds here, I have seen some in there.
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2000 Convertible V6 Oklahoma Sooners Red "Civic Kid Eater" Why is it that only kids in Hondas wanna race?
Thanks to all of you for your advice. I think I'll try to repair it; while looking for a "take-off" hood. This is a great forum with some very nice people. Thanks again.
1996 Mustang Hood, Fiberglass is cracked 
