how can i straighten this out or is it even possible? it was like this when i bought the truck. previous owners kid hit something with it. anyway is it possible to straighten it out or will i just have to leave it? and yes i am looking for another blinker for it

 

seeing as it's a crease in there, you're most likely SOL without a LOT of work/money. I'd just get a new hood

 

I personally dont think it can be because the re-enforcements spot welded on the underside are bent also and a new hood should only cost about $50 at a wrecker yard. The quarter panel looks like it might be able to be salvaged but I'm no body panel expert or sheet metal expert

 

it can be done... with alot time would be easier to get another one.

 

maybe i will just order a cowl hood from lmc truck then. and i know i can get the quarter panel to look okay with a little work.

 

Going to go with single cowl? And how much of rise?

 

I'd buy a new hood, since that one would be so much work, and tough to get exactly right, then try hammering out the fender to match the new hood and light.

 

if i decide to buy a new one for sure i will go with the single cowl 2inch rise

 

Well if you want to straighten it out but don't care about how pretty it looks, you can heat it up, used a pair of vice grips to bend it out, brace a piece of 1/8 steel with the vice grips against it and hit the back with a ball peen and cross peen hammer to get it somewhat aligned, but yeah easier to get a new hood.

 

Just buy the fender too. Junkyard, $20 and lots less aggravation.