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dave11 · 03-07-2017, 09:19 PM

Is the hood design from a 28-29 different from one used on a 30-31?

Dave Eddie

daveymc29 · 03-07-2017, 09:23 PM

See the Judging Standards. Simple answer is yes, quite different.

CarlG · 03-07-2017, 09:38 PM

Same idea, different dimensions.

SteveB31 · 03-07-2017, 10:00 PM

Also, 4 different hoods in 1928-1929. All 1930-31 hoods are the same.

dave11 · 03-07-2017, 11:12 PM

On my 30 coupe the length at the top of the hood side aprons measure 31.5" at the top.
30" at the bottom measuring front to back. This leaves a 1/2" gap at the bottom.
Is this standard with a 30 hood? or do I have the wrong hood ?

Bob C · 03-08-2017, 11:42 AM

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I measured one and came up with 31" at the bottom and 31 1/2" at the top.

Bob

Keith True · 03-08-2017, 11:53 AM

I have four here less than 10 feet from me.They all measure 31 at the bottom and 31.5 at the top.The gap isn't the hood,it is a sagging body or frame that causes that gap.

George Miller · 03-08-2017, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave11

On my 30 coupe the length at the top of the hood side aprons measure 31.5" at the top.
30" at the bottom measuring front to back. This leaves a 1/2" gap at the bottom.
Is this standard with a 30 hood? or do I have the wrong hood ?

Sounds like you frame is sagging at the rear motor mount, a lot of them do. No one wants to check the frame because they think they are ok.

Tiny · 03-08-2017, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveB31

Also, 4 different hoods in 1928-1929. All 1930-31 hoods are the same.

The standard 28-29 hood, The early 28 hood, the four door hood, what's the 4th one Steve?

dave11 · 03-08-2017, 03:32 PM

Not the frame, which was I had thought. I removed the body, checked the frame for sagging, it was not bad, less than 1/8" of sag, so I straightened it, now it's as close to perfect as I can get. Shimmed the body, it was missing the rear body blocks as some of the rubber pads.
Put the hood back on,....the hood fit looks not a lot different than when I started.....Damm !

03-07-2017, 09:19 PM	#1
dave11 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lillooet BC Canada Posts: 59	hood differences Is the hood design from a 28-29 different from one used on a 30-31? Dave Eddie

03-07-2017, 09:23 PM	#2
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,566	Re: hood differences See the Judging Standards. Simple answer is yes, quite different.

03-07-2017, 09:38 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: hood differences Same idea, different dimensions. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-07-2017, 10:00 PM	#4
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,377	Re: hood differences Also, 4 different hoods in 1928-1929. All 1930-31 hoods are the same.

03-07-2017, 11:12 PM	#5
dave11 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lillooet BC Canada Posts: 59	Re: hood differences On my 30 coupe the length at the top of the hood side aprons measure 31.5" at the top. 30" at the bottom measuring front to back. This leaves a 1/2" gap at the bottom. Is this standard with a 30 hood? or do I have the wrong hood ?

03-08-2017, 11:42 AM	#6
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,354	Re: hood differences Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I measured one and came up with 31" at the bottom and 31 1/2" at the top. Bob

03-08-2017, 11:53 AM	#7
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,420	Re: hood differences I have four here less than 10 feet from me.They all measure 31 at the bottom and 31.5 at the top.The gap isn't the hood,it is a sagging body or frame that causes that gap.

03-08-2017, 03:32 PM	#10
dave11 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lillooet BC Canada Posts: 59	Re: hood differences Not the frame, which was I had thought. I removed the body, checked the frame for sagging, it was not bad, less than 1/8" of sag, so I straightened it, now it's as close to perfect as I can get. Shimmed the body, it was missing the rear body blocks as some of the rubber pads. Put the hood back on,....the hood fit looks not a lot different than when I started.....Damm !