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Originally Posted by BillW810

I am confused, not unusual. I think my problem with my hinge plates lies in a Ford mid year change. I have seen pics of late '39 and '40 hoods where the hinge plates are flat up against the hood sides. Looking at my hood I can't see that happening. I don't see how the cross brace would bend that much.

I found 2 pics of EARLY '39 hoods plus mine to reference. In all 3 of them the hinge plates do not touch the hood sides. Am I wrong and the hinge plates need to touch the hood? The third is my hood. Although the rust beneath the hinge plate is suspicious.

I have never heard of an early vs. late '39 deluxe hood. I keep learning and welcome and proof of such...