Cub Cadet 100 Hood
 

Does anyone know the dimensions for the hood brace on a CC 100? The previous owner attempted to fix it and I would like to make it right. I don't know the true dimensions being that it is separated on the one end. I'll probably have to fabricate a new one.

I made one for my 100 since the original brace had been replaced with a homemade bolt-in brace. Mine is 12 or 14ga x 3" wide. It needs to be welded in at an angle to clear the battery and gas tank as the hood is opened and closed.

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How long is it from side to side?

It measures 13-1/8" and the ears on each end are 1".

Just cut that crap that's on there off and measure the width of the inside and add two inches. Easy peezy.
What I did to keep it in place for welding was to run a ratchet strap around the hood an tightened it up, positioned the cross brace and welded.
I drilled three holes on the brace at equal spacing on each end then welded the holes shut, a little at a time so not to get the hood to hot.