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rich b · 03-24-2018, 04:46 PM

Does anybody have the dimensions of the cowl mounted angle shaped hood catches on a '33. Or know of a source for a pair.

Jim in Wisconsin · 03-25-2018, 09:54 AM

I just measured mine - take a piece of about .085 thick steel - whatever gauge that is - 1 1/8 inches wide and 2 3/8 long and make a bend to about 52 degrees 1 1/2 inches from one end. The two holes for mounting it are 1/2 inch from the bottom of the longer side, and the bend has a radius to it - not a real sharp bend. Maybe bend it around a 1/8 inch rod.
They are rivited on, but bolts would work if you can get at the back side.
You might have to try it a few times to get the hood to catch right.

rich b · 03-25-2018, 01:35 PM

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Thanks Jim, sounds like a plan. I'm plan on using riv-nuts and button head screws.

03-25-2018, 09:54 AM	#2
Jim in Wisconsin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 247	Re: '33 hood latch catch I just measured mine - take a piece of about .085 thick steel - whatever gauge that is - 1 1/8 inches wide and 2 3/8 long and make a bend to about 52 degrees 1 1/2 inches from one end. The two holes for mounting it are 1/2 inch from the bottom of the longer side, and the bend has a radius to it - not a real sharp bend. Maybe bend it around a 1/8 inch rod. They are rivited on, but bolts would work if you can get at the back side. You might have to try it a few times to get the hood to catch right.

03-25-2018, 01:35 PM	#3
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,825	Re: '33 hood latch catch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) ^^^^^ Thanks Jim, sounds like a plan. I'm plan on using riv-nuts and button head screws.