The Ford Barn

AnthonyG · 04-17-2017, 07:02 PM

Any heads up's / tricks / hints on separating the upper from lower hood section on '35? want to run just the upper sections this season. Hood paint nice & don't want to mess it up. Any pointers appreciated.

barnfind · 04-17-2017, 07:48 PM

This approach worked for me on 36 hoods:

You have to get the long hinge rod to move back and forth freely and break the rust free.
I bought a Pin Punch set from HF and got the hinge rods to move back and forth:
Pin sizes in the set: 1/8 in., 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 5/16 in. and 3/8 in.
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-93111.html
I think the 3/16 one is what works but don't remember. Less than $10.

Carpet for your workbench (or floor) so you can wrestle with it and not mangle the paint is a good idea.
Liberal use of PB Blaster or WD40 helps once the hinge rod moves.
You will probably need a plain steel rod from the hardware store to drive the hinge rod completely out in one direction. I didn't have much luck trying to pull it out.
Go slow and work the hinge rod back and forth and it will eventually come out.

You can use the new hinge rod to tie bailing wire or whatever you come up with to keep it from "flapping". Someone make a set of leather belt buckles that secure the hood tops with stainless that looks really nice.

Good luck

Lawson Cox · 04-17-2017, 08:12 PM

No need to remove the hood. get punch set as barn find suggests. oil the hinges well and get yourself a helper to hold the hood side up while you get the hinge pin tapped out a little, toward the back. When the hinge pin moves enough to where you can attach a drill motor and attach it to the rod and spin and pull it out.

johnboy34 · 04-17-2017, 08:16 PM

What worked on my old 34 hood was just like you were told above, but after I got it out an inch we chucked the rod in a cordless drill and spun it some while pulling it out. Came out real nice surprisingly!
I type slowwwww, Lawson beat me too it!

barnfind · 04-17-2017, 08:34 PM

Guess I need to get me one of them new fangled cordless drills ?

great idea - should be a whole lot faster - if I can convince the spouse to be daddys helper.

Charlie ny · 04-18-2017, 05:29 AM

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bf,
When you reassemble the hood think about replacing the steel rods with brazing rods of the same dia.
Charlie ny

deuce lover · 04-18-2017, 05:39 AM

Those rods are 1/4" and Drake sells stainless replacements.

AnthonyG · 04-18-2017, 08:29 PM

Thx, for all the good tips. Will be doing it this weekend. I'll report back how many explatives had to be used, LOL.

04-17-2017, 07:02 PM	#1
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,180	'35, separate upper from lower hood section? Any heads up's / tricks / hints on separating the upper from lower hood section on '35? want to run just the upper sections this season. Hood paint nice & don't want to mess it up. Any pointers appreciated. __________________ Nomad

04-17-2017, 07:48 PM	#2
barnfind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 427	Re: '35, separate upper from lower hood section? This approach worked for me on 36 hoods: You have to get the long hinge rod to move back and forth freely and break the rust free. I bought a Pin Punch set from HF and got the hinge rods to move back and forth: Pin sizes in the set: 1/8 in., 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 5/16 in. and 3/8 in. http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece...set-93111.html I think the 3/16 one is what works but don't remember. Less than $10. Carpet for your workbench (or floor) so you can wrestle with it and not mangle the paint is a good idea. Liberal use of PB Blaster or WD40 helps once the hinge rod moves. You will probably need a plain steel rod from the hardware store to drive the hinge rod completely out in one direction. I didn't have much luck trying to pull it out. Go slow and work the hinge rod back and forth and it will eventually come out. You can use the new hinge rod to tie bailing wire or whatever you come up with to keep it from "flapping". Someone make a set of leather belt buckles that secure the hood tops with stainless that looks really nice. Good luck

04-17-2017, 08:12 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: '35, separate upper from lower hood section? No need to remove the hood. get punch set as barn find suggests. oil the hinges well and get yourself a helper to hold the hood side up while you get the hinge pin tapped out a little, toward the back. When the hinge pin moves enough to where you can attach a drill motor and attach it to the rod and spin and pull it out. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

04-17-2017, 08:16 PM	#4
johnboy34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 179	Re: '35, separate upper from lower hood section? What worked on my old 34 hood was just like you were told above, but after I got it out an inch we chucked the rod in a cordless drill and spun it some while pulling it out. Came out real nice surprisingly! I type slowwwww, Lawson beat me too it!

04-17-2017, 08:34 PM	#5
barnfind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 427	Re: '35, separate upper from lower hood section? Guess I need to get me one of them new fangled cordless drills ? great idea - should be a whole lot faster - if I can convince the spouse to be daddys helper.

04-18-2017, 05:29 AM	#6
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: '35, separate upper from lower hood section? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) bf, When you reassemble the hood think about replacing the steel rods with brazing rods of the same dia. Charlie ny

04-18-2017, 05:39 AM	#7
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,326	Re: '35, separate upper from lower hood section? Those rods are 1/4" and Drake sells stainless replacements.

04-18-2017, 08:29 PM	#8
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,180	Re: '35, separate upper from lower hood section? Thx, for all the good tips. Will be doing it this weekend. I'll report back how many explatives had to be used, LOL. __________________ Nomad