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Half-Fast Motors

06-21-2016 11:47 PM

1940 Hood Hinge Installation

This has probably been discussed many times before but any suggestions on installing hood springs and hinges on a '40 Deluxe hood? Thanks in advance, Tom

Karl Wescott

06-22-2016 08:52 AM

Re: 1940 Hood Hinge Installation

The best thread on alignment of the hood/grille/fender is by Kube... search for it and use it.

Repro hood hinges are not formed correctly where they attach the hood. They will need to be "tuned". I posted a guide a while back.

Half-Fast Motors

06-23-2016 12:18 AM

Re: 1940 Hood Hinge Installation

Hi Karl, where would I look for your guide on installing the hood hinges & springs. Thanks, Tom

swoopNZ

06-23-2016 02:20 AM

Re: 1940 Hood Hinge Installation

Use 1/4" bolts on the 2 forward holes of each bracket - not 5 /16".
Gives you some room for up and down adjustment.

Half-Fast Motors

06-23-2016 10:58 PM

Re: 1940 Hood Hinge Installation

Thanks for the responses.

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