The front edge (lip) of my hood is bent down to the point where you can only fit a finger between the hood and the grill pony. It REALLY irritates me as it looks horrible. I also really don't want a new hood as there is no indication of damage. Would a body shop be able to help without costing as much as a new hood? Anyone have this before?

 

Um in my opinion it actually looks really good. I'm actually going to have someone extend mine down a little to give it a more aggressive looking front end. Stock mustang hoods actually go up not curve down at the front. Did they add any sheet metal to it or just curl it down a little. Sorry doesnt really help you but I think it makes it look mean. Do you like the front corral and pony? If not yank it off. Shoot maybe I'll trade you hoods lol

 

Looks like someone backed into it

 

I would think a body shop could move it no problem.

 

Hmmm...never actually thought anyone might think it looked good. Thanks. There is no modification, it looks like a run in with something years ago, like BA suggested...and it used to be silver blue (correct color name?). I absolutely love the corral and pony, and for that matter the stock hood look which is what gets me I guess. To me, it's on of the things that defines these model years. Even if they can bend it up a couple inches I'll be happy; I doubt it will ever be back to 'normal'.

Having never had body work done, and assuming the paint doesn't crack, what would one expect to pay for such a job? $200? $500?