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Engine Fire - Hood Discoloration

mlilly

New Member
Joined
Aug 18, 2017
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Oakland
First off, I am new to the board; however, have been lurking for a few months, and bought my first bronco last week. Thanks for all the help and great advice I have been reading for the past few months.

So like I mentioned, I bought a 1974 Bronco Ranger last week and love it. There was an engine fire at some point in the Bronco's life. I really want to keep the Bronco about as original as possible, but the hood does bother me (not other folks as much) a bit.

http://marklillycorp.staging.wpengine.com/1974-bronco-ranger/

I was looking for some recommendations what to do. Like I mentioned I would like to keep it somewhat original.

Is it possible to color match a paint job that won't stick out like a sore thumb on a 40 year old truck?

It maybe crazy but I was thinking of possibly incorporating the vintage white decal look and seeing if it was possibly to get a decal made to cover up the discoloration?

Any recommendations are welcome?

Thank you

Mark

http://marklillycorp.staging.wpengine.com/1974-bronco-ranger/
 

jckkys

Bronco Guru
Joined
Mar 15, 2012
Messages
5,196
It looks as much like sun damage to the paint as the result of a fire. What does the under side look like? Either way a good paint and body shop could repair it with matching paint.
 
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