Hood supporting structure

[jaybee]

If I slip some, let's say, 20 gauge sheet between the understructure of a hood and the skin, positioned in a flattish part of the hood instead of where the nose rolls over, will it telegraph through?

[enjenjo]

Round corners, and do not glue/weld/fasten to the skin it will likely be okay. If the skin is damaged, all bets are off.

[idrivejunk]

Fairly certain I don't understand the question. Sounds like rattle and rust potential though.

[moose]

How wide a distance from the support you are spacing.
What is the reason to add the spacer?
How do you propose to attach the spacer to the existing support?

[idrivejunk]

ABS plastic sheet might be an alternative.

[jaybee]

Thanks. The purpose is to create a flat surface on the underside of the hood to help seal between an air cleaner and a hood scoop.