Hood Panel

The fastening method alternatives for the hood panel are aimed to be permanent, efficient installation, and cost-effective.

Surrounding panels: Side panel (driver’s side and passenger side), headlights, bottom panel and bulkheads?

Epoxy Adhesive

• Applied to fix it to the side panels and bulkheads

Flush-Mount Blind Rivets

1. Flush-Mount Rivet

• Aluminum and corrosion-resistant

• Sizes diameter (Thickness of material): 3/32” (0.062”-0.125”), 1/8” (0.092”-0.625”), 5/32” (0.062”-0.5”), 3/16” (0.188”-1”), 1/4” (0.188”-0.375”)

• Cost: ~$9.40 / 100 pieces

https://www.mcmaster.com/rivets/aluminum-flush-mount-blind-rivets/

1. Flush-Mount on both sides Blind Rivet

• Zinc-plated, and mild corrosion resistance

• Sizes diameter (thickness of material): 1/8” (0.059”-0.177”)

• Cost: ~$10 / 50 pieces

https://www.mcmaster.com/rivets/flush-mount-on-both-sides-blind-rivets/

1.1 Hood Mounting Methods & Locations

Table 1: Proposed Mounting Locations & Method for the Hood Panel

Hood-headlight bonding area validation:

Assumptions:

• Considering 2g bump force based on mass of entire vehicle