cbasta Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Should I replace the torn hood silencer pad on a 77 New Yorker Brougham that I plan to register for it's first HPOF at Hershey, or leave it original? The car has 41k original miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 For HPOF, A torn original is better than a new aftermarket or a new OEM replacement part. The only condition in which I would consider a replacement part such as that on an HPOF car would be if you had access to an original used one in better condition that could easily be swapped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 However, if it is torn and hanging, I would attempt to re-glue it together and make sure that it is reattached. It should appear functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbasta Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thank-you for the replies. The hood pad is about 20% torn away, or missing. It can be seen here:http://www.cnybuickclub.com/chryslerhoodpad.htmlWould you replace it or leave it for HPOF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 As long as it is the original hood pad, in HPOF, I would not worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbasta Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thank-you. It's most likely the original hood pad. Almost everything else on the car is. I just replaced the original fan belts yesterday, but kept the old ones for spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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