Topic: '66 hood letter installation with no holes present

[socalgt]

I'm assuming it's a big job to install F O R D on a hood that has had the holes filled in......I assume there isn't a ready made templet available for the holes.  I don't want to use reproduction letters, so I thought about cutting the points off original letters and maybe using silicone.  Are the points visible from the backside of the hood on original letters?  I don't have a car in my possession currently to look at.

[socalgt]

I found a good article in Mustang Monthly about just this....shows the position of the letters very clearly in pictures using a sewing tape measure.  Article titled "How to pin letters on '65-'68 Mustang".

[Hipo giddyup]

I do believe a  few of the pins can be seen from underneath when looking into the access holes. I have used another hood as a template with using masking tape, marking the holes with an awl through the tape, then transferring the masking tape "template" and matching it to the new hood. Has worked well for me in the past. I realize not everyone has a spare hood lying around. 

[socalgt]

Sounds like a good method...if, as you say, you have an extra hood.  The article was very detailed with the placement of each letter, so I'll plan on using it.

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[drummingrocks]

If the holes have been filled in, I would worry about possibly disturbing the filler if you tried to re-drill the holes.  If it doesn't have to look completely original from the underside of the hood, have you thought about going with adhesive-backed letters?

[67gtasanjose]

have you thought about going with adhesive-backed letters?

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[drummingrocks]

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Still beats trying to drill a freshly-painted panel, with unknown body filler underneath.  Drill could slip, drill could walk, etc.

[socalgt]

That's certainly something to consider....Thanks

[socalgt]

I found that with the hood edge trim removed you can see all the holes (filled in) for all four letters, so I can open them back up carefully and reinstall the letters.  I'll start with the smallest possible drill and work my way up.

[1966KGT]

drill filled in holes from behind that are visible, lessening the risk of bit walking, then possibly make a template with tape using what holes were able to be drilled then with tape on outside drill others? if several can be drilled from behind you may be able to get an idea of positioning others. just my two cents worth. would the barrel nuts possibly still be in filled in holes?

[Dodger Tom]

What is the hole size for the FORD hood letters?