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, Art
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Art I don't know the answer to your whole question, but the hook ends that are not well formed are usually repo. The original latches that I have seen have a nice hook end. I was just looking in the JS and surprised to see that latch covers for paint protection is allowed, with no deduction in points3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Thanks Mitch. Now I need four original latches.Comment
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The early latches have forged handles and hooks. (28)Comment
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Thanks Bill. That helps. Can't locate pictures in the JStds. Have some in storage.Comment
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The 30/31 style only have two mounting holes. The originals have a more pronounced round shape on the hook that secures the hood. The repros I have are more of a angle than a rounded hook. ArtOriginally posted by Brentwood Bob View PostComment
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Pluck has listed on his site about an article on hood latches that is in the Model A News. ( Nov/Dec 2006 Model A News) I'm not sure of all what it entails3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Located my parts. Looks like the 3 hole clips can be modified to the 2 hole clip easily. Don't think I have the 06 model a news issue.
thanks.Comment
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There is some technique involved, I made a jig to hold the tube. I will take a picture and learn how to post it here. When I see the article I might be able to add something to it.Comment
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I found the Model A News article. Thanks to Larry Shepard for the boxes of magazines. Here are pictures, I can scan it Monday. ArtYou do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I remember that article! It should be here.
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Found a reprint in technically speaking, vol. 11, pg 51-56.Comment
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Mitch, The first page of the article has a picture of the original and a repro showing the difference in the curve of the hood hook and in the article it says some repro bodies are wrong on the rivet end. ArtComment
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Art can you scan that article in here for me?3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Repro latches have much thinner metal in the barrel. Gets kind of obvious once you see a repro next to an original.
For restoration I put a copper rod I cut down to the proper diameter into the barrel. The I could weld everything up. The top hole is usually worn much larger. It must be welded to make it smaller for proper function. Just drill a center hole then countersink.
Not really rocket science, mostly careful hand work. I do not have a mill. I carefully made a drilling jig with a copper pipe fitting to find the correct location for the rivet hole in the barrel. I used a hand drill to make the holes.
Everything is difficult to see when installed on the car unless you get close so you do not have to be perfect. Honestly you can make some decent ones from ones in pretty bad shape without spending a huge amount of time.Comment
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All four of mine are repro’s, I got four nice rebuilt originals from Brentwood Bob. That saves me some tedious work. Thanks to all who have helped. ArtComment
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I have a box of originals that need restored. Maybe I should send them to Bob and see if there are enough extras to get 2 sets of restored 29's back so Bob would have more sets to sell. Rod"Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good." Thomas SowellComment
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Pm sent to Rowdy.Comment
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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 -
This is a picture of the hood on my 30 Town sedan, please note the holes in it surrounding the louvers, these appear to be factory made and are on both sides, the hood fits fairly well, I haven't seen these on any A hoods or replacements maybe you more experienced guys have , any info would be welcomed, thanks.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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In between my blocks the shelf is raised a little off the splash. Yes they are repop. Any ideas to resolve this? Same on both sides and all bolts in correct holes. Hood is not on yet but hoping since the blocks are down good that the latching will at least push it down....08-15-2018, 07:24 PM -
there is zero frame sag so we can skip that part. (frame was checked before build) There is equal distance on either side of rad shells to hood sides. My shell is mounted as far back as shells allow. Adjusting the hood rods get the top cowl tight but what I need is the sides to meet the rad shell.09-09-2018, 09:48 AM
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when mounting hood shelf on top of fender does hood shelf come in direct contact with fender or is there a webbing or welting between painted surface of fender and shelf . 29 Murray .02-24-2018, 05:43 AM -
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 -
Are hood latches body paint color or black? '29 RPU I think I can get these Gaslight front fenders to work. The welting should fill in pretty well.09-30-2017, 12:14 PM
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So all looks good but the sides. So if it is a sagging frame it surely is doing it uniformly. Any tricks? The hood latches dont latch center.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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anyone know the length of these rods...I have the mid '29 - up rods and they seem to be 1/2 inch to long. I don't know if a early 28 frame makes a difference. I have a new 28-29 rad.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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So I’m at a big car show today, about 2,000 cars in total....this car is parked a couple down from me....why does the hood look different.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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