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fundytides · 09-18-2017, 11:33 AM

I have bought new stainless hinge rods for my 31 hood. Installation of the rods for the 2 side panels went easily. However the rod for the center is another story. I assume I will have to remove the small ends that go into the retainers on the rad and firewall before I can drive the rod out. However, these 2 ends don't appear to come out easily and I don't want to damage the hood. Has anyone else dealt with this?

Jacksonlll · 09-18-2017, 11:48 AM

Remove the pivot at the rear end of the hood, two screws. I think you should take the hood off the car to put the new rod in. I just used a 3/8 inch brazing rod that worked great. Low cost too.
The front pivot bracket stays put. Have someone help you and take your time.

fundytides · 09-18-2017, 12:19 PM

Thanks JacksonIII. The hood is off the car. In fact the body is off the car.Maybe I'm overlooking something but it looks like the center rod, unlike the side ones, is held in place by a small tube at each end inserted into the last curl of the hood.

Jacksonlll · 09-18-2017, 12:20 PM

I can't help you there. That's new to me.

jw hash · 09-18-2017, 12:58 PM

the original center hood rods are a one piece rolled tube, just drive it out, I like too if possible to drive them out far enough to put a drill motor on the end of the rod and screw it out.

fundytides · 09-18-2017, 01:57 PM

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Thanks guys! My stupidity. The old rod was a rolled tube with a seam which I thought was just an end piece. After the first couple of hits it came out nicely and the new one is in.

Brentwood Bob · 09-18-2017, 02:44 PM

Smart move to ask first before experimenting.
Bob

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-18-2017, 05:31 PM

I use wood dowels, soaked in linseed oil.!---- NO RUSTEEE!
Bill Cheep

SeaSlugs · 09-18-2017, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

I use wood dowels, soaked in linseed oil.!---- NO RUSTEEE!
Bill Cheep

ahh! your the one i saw do that... wouldnt the dowel rod eventually rot thru at the ends?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-18-2017, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

ahh! your the one i saw do that... wouldnt the dowel rod eventually rot thru at the ends?

A HUSKY dab of paint "Will Do Ya"
Bill Shinyhair

Oldbluoval · 09-18-2017, 07:32 PM

I made an adapter/attachment for the end of the rod so that I could use my slide hammer.
Pulling seems to be better than pushing since the push can spread and mushroom so that it makes it even harder to pass through. Also some kroil or other penetrant but if maintaining current paint, it would be jeopardized

09-18-2017, 11:33 AM	#1
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 480	31 Hood Rods I have bought new stainless hinge rods for my 31 hood. Installation of the rods for the 2 side panels went easily. However the rod for the center is another story. I assume I will have to remove the small ends that go into the retainers on the rad and firewall before I can drive the rod out. However, these 2 ends don't appear to come out easily and I don't want to damage the hood. Has anyone else dealt with this?

09-18-2017, 11:48 AM	#2
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: 31 Hood Rods Remove the pivot at the rear end of the hood, two screws. I think you should take the hood off the car to put the new rod in. I just used a 3/8 inch brazing rod that worked great. Low cost too. The front pivot bracket stays put. Have someone help you and take your time.

09-18-2017, 12:19 PM	#3
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 480	Re: 31 Hood Rods Thanks JacksonIII. The hood is off the car. In fact the body is off the car.Maybe I'm overlooking something but it looks like the center rod, unlike the side ones, is held in place by a small tube at each end inserted into the last curl of the hood.

09-18-2017, 12:20 PM	#4
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: 31 Hood Rods I can't help you there. That's new to me.

09-18-2017, 12:58 PM	#5
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: 31 Hood Rods the original center hood rods are a one piece rolled tube, just drive it out, I like too if possible to drive them out far enough to put a drill motor on the end of the rod and screw it out.

09-18-2017, 01:57 PM	#6
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 480	Re: 31 Hood Rods Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys! My stupidity. The old rod was a rolled tube with a seam which I thought was just an end piece. After the first couple of hits it came out nicely and the new one is in.

09-18-2017, 02:44 PM	#7
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,245	Re: 31 Hood Rods Smart move to ask first before experimenting. Bob

09-18-2017, 05:31 PM	#8
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: 31 Hood Rods I use wood dowels, soaked in linseed oil.!---- NO RUSTEEE! Bill Cheep __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

09-18-2017, 07:32 PM	#11
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: 31 Hood Rods I made an adapter/attachment for the end of the rod so that I could use my slide hammer. Pulling seems to be better than pushing since the push can spread and mushroom so that it makes it even harder to pass through. Also some kroil or other penetrant but if maintaining current paint, it would be jeopardized