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Half-Fast Motors · 06-21-2016, 11:47 PM

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

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

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

swoopNZ · 06-23-2016, 02:20 AM

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

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Thanks for the responses.

06-21-2016, 11:47 PM	#1
Half-Fast Motors Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: W. Washington Posts: 6	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

06-22-2016, 08:52 AM	#2
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,537	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.

06-23-2016, 12:18 AM	#3
Half-Fast Motors Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: W. Washington Posts: 6	Re: 1940 Hood Hinge Installation Hi Karl, where would I look for your guide on installing the hood hinges & springs. Thanks, Tom

06-23-2016, 02:20 AM	#4
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	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.

06-23-2016, 10:58 PM	#5
Half-Fast Motors Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: W. Washington Posts: 6	Re: 1940 Hood Hinge Installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the responses.