Prior to welding the brace in, we used some 3M NVH dampening material and added a few dabs on the inner hood skin where the brace's flanges would rest (Thanks to Chris Hamilton for the recommendation).




16 gauge cold rolled steel was used under the brace as a heat block for welding. The brace Is clamped, then tacked in place using the TIG.








TIG welded in short beads and checked the outside hood skin for heat, let cool and continued in that fashion.





Welds on the flat area of the flanges were dressed smooth. Remaining portion of the weld will likely be covered in a slight amount of filler to mimic the radius elsewhere under the hood.








Video of underside:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvVjRLtrYZY



Topside with some epoxy on the bare parts....