Re: 1940 tudor deluxe hood latch help needed!
Okay, I just took a bunch of pictures. Do you have the stock grill center sheet metal? There is a metal tab that contacts a raised portion of this sheet metal that if in the down position, prevents the handle from moving. Normally when you close the hood this is pushed up out of the way and the handle can be moved. If it is hanging down for some reason, this could be why the handle can't be moved.
The fender brace that Alan mentioned is behind the radiator, close to the engine, and is not going to help you in getting the hood open.
Glenn
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