When the “car bug” bites,
and when “restoration fever” sets in, the “certified car nut”
faces a variety of decisions concerning his or her particular
project. There are issues such as whether or not to use salvage
parts, reproduction parts, or NOS (new old stock) items. No matter
what route you and your pocketbook decide to take, one thing is
near certain, chances are that you will have to perform some phase
of sheet metal restoration whether it is patching or replacing.
In our Hemming’s Garage segment this week, Sam and Dennis take
a look at some quality GM Restoration Parts available from Goodmark,
Industries in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
This episode begins with Sam and Dennis
admiring a beautifully restored 1969 Pontiac Firebird. Equipped
with a stock hood, Dennis points out that the hood on this Firebird
could be replaced with a GM Restoration hood that has functional
hood scoops.
The key benefits in replacing sheet
metal using GM Restoration Parts from Goodmark is that they are
manufactured from original GM tooling so they look and fit just
like the original. Sheet metal from Goodmark is also EDP coated
using Electro-Deposit Primer, and the only surface preparation
required is scuffing the surface for better paint adhesion. In
using this primer, the part is protected from rust as long as
the EDP coating remains under the paint.
Goodmark Industries carries a complete
line of Cowl Induction hoods for Chevrolet cars and Chevy and
GMC trucks. It is interesting to note that these restoration hoods
from Goodmark are all constructed from die-stamped steel that
looks and fits just like the original so that you can use all
the factory hardware. As Sam examines a Cowl Induction hood for
a Chevy Nova, he informs us that at one time these replacement
hoods were only available in fiberglass. Now, with replacement
sheet metal hoods from Goodmark, all the cracking and flexing
associated with fiberglass replacement hoods is gone for good.
Goodmark Industries also carries fenders
and quarter panels, doors and floors, and just about anything
that needs replacing to make your dream ride a reality. You can
call Goodmark Industries at 770-339-8557, or you can find them
on the web at www.goodmarkindustries.com.
As always, when it comes to having questions about any parts for
your restoration project, check with us at www.myclassiccar.com,
and remember, when buying or selling anything automotive, look
to Hemming’s Motor News at www.hemmings.com.
Good luck and Happy Motoring!
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