The Ford Barn

aaronbokelmann · 02-25-2019, 02:30 PM

I have a 30 Fordor that has an issue with the hood. On the front end of the center hinge, there was a riveted piece of metal. It was mostly a folded/rolled piece of metal that was placed on the end of the hood and then riveted to itself. I do not think it was riveted through the hood but it might have. Through the course of opening the hood, it has ripped the rivet out of the piece of metal and now sticks up and does not move when the hood is closed. I can't seem to find out exactly what this is in any of the forums or parts catalogs. Is it riveted to itself, was it supposed to be there in the first place???? Any help in how I can replace/repair it would be greatly appreciated. I found this on how to make a hinge for a model but it shows the part I am trying to identify. I'm sure it is something simple and I just don't know what I am doing.

jhowes · 02-25-2019, 04:05 PM

I wish I could help you but I have a similar problem where the center hinge is torn and I don't know how to go about repairing it. Jack

Synchro909 · 02-25-2019, 04:33 PM

Those rivets have a habit of coming loose. I clamped everything in place and welded them up. A quick repaint and hey presto!

30 Mike · 02-25-2019, 04:42 PM

Every one i've seen is loose ( used hoods ) is this factory or a previous repair part?

aaronbokelmann · 02-26-2019, 07:02 AM

I have no idea. When we bought the car it was like this. I would guess factory but not sure how you would tell.

bucket-o-rust · 02-26-2019, 10:54 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Find another model A and ask the owner to examine his hood in that area. That way you will find out exactly what is wrong with your hood.

Dick So. Cal. · 02-26-2019, 11:25 AM

Often overlooked is lubricating the hood hinges. This probably caused the problems.
When working on our clubs As, we often find dry hinges. A couple drops of oil at each location fixes the problem. No more noisy hinges!

Dick

02-25-2019, 02:30 PM	#1
aaronbokelmann Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 5	30 Hood hinge Riveted bracket I have a 30 Fordor that has an issue with the hood. On the front end of the center hinge, there was a riveted piece of metal. It was mostly a folded/rolled piece of metal that was placed on the end of the hood and then riveted to itself. I do not think it was riveted through the hood but it might have. Through the course of opening the hood, it has ripped the rivet out of the piece of metal and now sticks up and does not move when the hood is closed. I can't seem to find out exactly what this is in any of the forums or parts catalogs. Is it riveted to itself, was it supposed to be there in the first place???? Any help in how I can replace/repair it would be greatly appreciated. I found this on how to make a hinge for a model but it shows the part I am trying to identify. I'm sure it is something simple and I just don't know what I am doing.

02-25-2019, 04:05 PM	#2
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: 30 Hood hinge Riveted bracket I wish I could help you but I have a similar problem where the center hinge is torn and I don't know how to go about repairing it. Jack

02-25-2019, 04:33 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: 30 Hood hinge Riveted bracket Those rivets have a habit of coming loose. I clamped everything in place and welded them up. A quick repaint and hey presto! __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

02-25-2019, 04:42 PM	#4
30 Mike Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 43	Re: 30 Hood hinge Riveted bracket Every one i've seen is loose ( used hoods ) is this factory or a previous repair part?

02-26-2019, 07:02 AM	#5
aaronbokelmann Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 5	Re: 30 Hood hinge Riveted bracket I have no idea. When we bought the car it was like this. I would guess factory but not sure how you would tell.

02-26-2019, 10:54 AM	#6
bucket-o-rust Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: visalia calif Posts: 263	Re: 30 Hood hinge Riveted bracket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Find another model A and ask the owner to examine his hood in that area. That way you will find out exactly what is wrong with your hood.

02-26-2019, 11:25 AM	#7
Dick So. Cal. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Segundo CA Posts: 181	Re: 30 Hood hinge Riveted bracket Often overlooked is lubricating the hood hinges. This probably caused the problems. When working on our clubs As, we often find dry hinges. A couple drops of oil at each location fixes the problem. No more noisy hinges! Dick