The Ford Barn

48 ford f1 panel · 07-06-2015, 10:50 AM

im having trouble lining my hood latch up handle doesnt want to catch mechanism any suggestions first time restoring thanks for any help

waterboychuck · 07-06-2015, 05:27 PM

Is the male part on the hood lining up with the female receiver? If yes, then maybe the male part needs some adjustment.

48 ford f1 panel · 07-06-2015, 09:02 PM

actually the cut is about even with mech hieght wise misses mech by 1in dowel pin lines up

gearhead1952 · 07-07-2015, 09:15 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I'm guessing front sheetmetal is out of alignment or bent. Hard to tell without pictures of the front clip.

07-06-2015, 10:50 AM	#1
48 ford f1 panel Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 3	1948 f1 hood latch im having trouble lining my hood latch up handle doesnt want to catch mechanism any suggestions first time restoring thanks for any help

07-06-2015, 05:27 PM	#2
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: 1948 f1 hood latch Is the male part on the hood lining up with the female receiver? If yes, then maybe the male part needs some adjustment. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

07-06-2015, 09:02 PM	#3
48 ford f1 panel Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 3	Re: 1948 f1 hood latch actually the cut is about even with mech hieght wise misses mech by 1in dowel pin lines up

07-07-2015, 09:15 PM	#4
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: 1948 f1 hood latch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm guessing front sheetmetal is out of alignment or bent. Hard to tell without pictures of the front clip.