You can find the seam and joint sealer in any autopart shop:
6- Draw the cutting line making sure to have enough clearance to pull the engine out with carbs on while minimizing the visible part of the cut between the hood and the fender joint. Also make sure to keep enough surface on both sides for bolting everywhere along the cutting line.
7- Since I was a bit concerned to modify the original geometry of the assembly with the hood latch, I first made a pair of mild steel pieces (1”x0.5”x3”) with two holes drilled and countersink for M8 screws:
8- Mark the location of the holes on the surface where the hood seal is seating with one hole on both sides of the cutting line and drill. Assemble the piece in place and tight the screws so that the sheet metal takes the form of the countersink. This will keep the location of the apron assembly when it will be cut loose.
