1930 deluxe hood hinge rod retainer question
 

Hi all I have a question if thats ok. I bought a rear hood hinge rod retainer from one of the repro parts vendors,the chrome/stainless type. Well the finger that clamps over the cowl band does not fit the contour of the cowl band. Is this because I'm using an origonal cowl band and a repro retainer or is the chrome one just not meant for my car or is it a bad repro.I ordered the non chrome one without the finger because the gap is so large it just bugs me....LOL...Thankyou in advance...Dave

Re: 1930 deluxe hood hinge rod retainer question
 

It is because it is a poor reproduction piece made off-shore.

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Re: 1930 deluxe hood hinge rod retainer question
 

As Brent said [pure crap] I have 2 originals ones that 1 came on my 180A and the other on my 170b . Both Briggs bodys. Seems Briggs used them more. The repro's [some of them will pinch your cowlband and but a DENT into it.]I came across a fellow who learned the hard way. After that he had to use 2 flat washers between the screws to build up the part going over the cowlband... Needless to say it looks like shit... Original ones i see going for over $50.00 when seen forsale.

Re: 1930 deluxe hood hinge rod retainer question
 

Peter, Are the originals plated steel or Stainless?

Re: 1930 deluxe hood hinge rod retainer question
 

Ok well I wont be putting the repro on my car. If anyone has a nice origonal they want to sell please let me know.I also bought a Script Briggs repro sillplate set on accident when I was stil learning so if anyone has a Murry set they want to trade for please let me know...Thankyou....Dave