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Fred A · 06-09-2014, 08:16 PM

I've been buying all the '39-'40 hinges I find at swaps. Still have only found one set that seems to fit at all well and most of the others are total crap. They may be older repops or is it just what is out there? Are the big vendors still selling these sorry specimens or have thing gotten better? Need one more good set for my Business Coupe. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks: Fred A

Old Ford Addict · 06-09-2014, 09:20 PM

I’ve used Mr Drakes …. no problems / fit and work just fine

okiedokie · 06-09-2014, 10:07 PM

Mine are Drakes and also work great.

jsemple6392 · 06-09-2014, 10:23 PM

I too bought a pair of Drakes after purchasing a useless pair from another popular vendor. They worked just fine. I bought the stainless set.

Roger/Sacramento · 06-10-2014, 03:03 PM

I tried a chrome aftermarket set and they didn't work. Cleaned up the originals and they worked fine.

41PICUP · 06-11-2014, 09:59 AM

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I'm using original ones with new springs and shoulder bolts from Drake. Works just like Henry built it.

06-09-2014, 08:16 PM	#1
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	'40 Hood Hinges? I've been buying all the '39-'40 hinges I find at swaps. Still have only found one set that seems to fit at all well and most of the others are total crap. They may be older repops or is it just what is out there? Are the big vendors still selling these sorry specimens or have thing gotten better? Need one more good set for my Business Coupe. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks: Fred A

06-09-2014, 09:20 PM	#2
Old Ford Addict Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 140	Re: '40 Hood Hinges? I’ve used Mr Drakes …. no problems / fit and work just fine

06-09-2014, 10:07 PM	#3
okiedokie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa Ok Posts: 516	Re: '40 Hood Hinges? Mine are Drakes and also work great.

06-09-2014, 10:23 PM	#4
jsemple6392 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paden City, WV Posts: 88	Re: '40 Hood Hinges? I too bought a pair of Drakes after purchasing a useless pair from another popular vendor. They worked just fine. I bought the stainless set. __________________ Fat Fenders and Flatheads...doesn't get any better.

06-10-2014, 03:03 PM	#5
Roger/Sacramento Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PRINEVILLE, OR. Posts: 490	Re: '40 Hood Hinges? I tried a chrome aftermarket set and they didn't work. Cleaned up the originals and they worked fine. __________________ KIM KARDASHIAN ISN'T FLAT, BUT MY MOTOR IS..... http://s818.photobucket.com/home/roglehr/index

06-11-2014, 09:59 AM	#6
41PICUP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cerrito CA Posts: 338	Re: '40 Hood Hinges? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm using original ones with new springs and shoulder bolts from Drake. Works just like Henry built it.