The side panels on my hood are twisted as shown in the photos. I can only presume they are repops since there is no rust, dents or dings. If tackled incorrectly I expect the corrective action will only make it worse. How do I straighten them out ?
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How do they fit on the car? I am not too sure that I would be overly worried, IF they fit well with good gaps at cowl and rad. After all the important part is when assembled. Do a test fit before going too far. Good luck. Jim. -
When I took my side panels off the middle section the side panels have a twist to them ! The radiator shell is narrower than the cowl.Comment
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Side panels will give you a little flex. Once installed, the cowl and rad shell will give it back support..I have a repo hood that flexes a decent amount, until it is laid on. Like Jim said try it, I think you might be ok.3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
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When you install them on the hood top they should straighten out some. As stated earlier you won't know what you have to do until you get them on the car. But they look like the ones I have worked with in the past.
I do know you will have to do some bending on the back edge to get the hood to match the curve of the cowl, in any case you don't want to do that until the hood is mounted with the cowl and radiator shell....and before you paint it.
Jon.
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Reproduction '30-31 panels are flat and don't fit nicely. Originals have a twist and the louvers have a curve that increases toward the rear. When you force a reproduction hood closed to latch it, the rear louver gap closes near the center. Original louver gaps are all perfect top to bottom, front to rear.Comment
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Well, got help and installed the Hood. Now I notice the smaller rods which hold the side panels are the hood length .. Wouldn't it be better to cut them so the tips don't sit on the lace, forcing the hood away from where it is supposed to rest ?12-10-2018, 10:52 AM -
I have four hood latches two have the seam in the barrel on the hood side and two have the seam on the fender side. All four might be reproduction as the hook that fits on the hood is not very well formed, they are kind of straight, not curved. How do I tell if they are original or not? Thanks, ArtYou do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Besides what I will call the radiator support rods, is there any other way to make the hood fit better?...08-01-2021, 10:04 PM -
On the center line of the hood there are 4 riveted hinges. 2 at the front and 2 at the rear. Are these available anywhere? I have two at the front that someone tried to weld but they cracked again.09-07-2018, 03:15 PM -
On the right side only, after driving at speed, the right hood latches become unlatched. The latches and hinge appear to be in good condition and the hood acceptably aligned. The spring tension in the latches seems good and equal to those on the left. The radiator support rods are tight. I've only driven the car about 500 miles, but this is happening with increased frequency. Any ideas on how...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I am new to this forum and I have a lot of fine point questions, but will do one at a time, over time...I have been reading the threads and have gained a lot of information. Great forum!!!
My name is Ron Born, Colorado Springs. I have been restoring a 1928 Model A Special Coupe. I have the FP judging manual, but it is lacking in some areas.
Here is my current question(s): Put on the...09-19-2021, 10:33 PM -
I am just finishing the hood for my 31. Should the very bottom edge be a straight line? If laying on it's side should it lay flat? Mine seems to curve inward at the middle between the latches. In the Judging Standards in the hood section it says "Inspect the hood sides for proper curvature by viewing from the rear on each side of the vehicle". What is that referring to? Thanks, A...12-10-2018, 08:49 PM
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Anybody installed a hood on your own ? The car is ready and shiny. I would prefer to not hiring people to help.12-03-2018, 12:40 PM
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My sons are helping me reassemble my 1929 roadster PU which was disassembled in the early seventies (yes, I know, some of you weren't born yet) and I have a question. I can't find the answer in any of the many books I have purchased. The center hood rod slides into the hole in the front. What happens in the back at the cowl. Does it just sit there? I saw a suggestion that you tie a little loop of...08-13-2017, 09:11 AM
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