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vintrex · 07-02-2018, 06:12 PM

I recently purchased a 47 Super deluxe and when I pulled the hood release knob it kept on pulling till out. So, I'm sure there will be an "ah ha moment" or this may be a dumb question but does anyone know how I can release the hood?

drolston · 07-02-2018, 06:20 PM

You might can do it with a hacksaw blade, but I use a bread knife, oriented as shown. If the car is completely stock, there may be a cover over the latch bar, which negates this trick.

sawzall · 07-02-2018, 07:15 PM

what drolston said.. you should be able to push the release with a thin strip of steel ..

fairly common problem.

vintrex · 07-02-2018, 07:22 PM

It is bone stock. Also, does anyone know anywhere that I can get interior parts because this one is missing door panels and a front seat. I have bucket seats but I would rather put a bench seat in front because it is a four-door… Looking for ideas.

FortyNiner · 07-02-2018, 08:50 PM

The door panels are sold by Cartouche and LeBaron Bonney. The seat will have to be found from a donor vehicle.

vintrex · 07-03-2018, 04:12 PM

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Hmmmm....that did not work

vintrex · 07-03-2018, 05:13 PM

I found the first latch and can even see where the wire broke I believe but the problem is the hood will still not released and I believe that it is the center pin behind it that may be holding me back. I'm fixing to break out a power saw so any help will be appreciated .

Willit Stop · 07-03-2018, 05:25 PM

Try pushing down on the front of the hood at the same time you push the piece of steel. Maybe bounce it a little.

rotorwrench · 07-03-2018, 05:27 PM

Did you release the safety catch hook?

vintrex · 07-03-2018, 05:31 PM

I am assuming the "safety catch hook" is what is attached to the cable in the cab? That pulled all the way out.

The hook (I'm assuming) in the front flops back and front and I am pushing it back while simultaneously trying to pry upward.

I'm at a loss...but I can see the pin behind the hook barely. It looks like a small varmit may built a nest at one time so I'm fight debris also.

Kube · 07-03-2018, 05:37 PM

The cable was connected to the primary latch. You'll need to disengage that before the safety latch.
This can be done but as you are already finding, it's a royal pain...

fordwife · 07-03-2018, 06:05 PM

If all else fails, remove the panel underneath between the radiator and splash shield. You should be able to reach up in there with a sharp tool and move the latch bar.

vintrex · 07-03-2018, 07:47 PM

Well, I finally got it. There was a gentleman down the street that had a 46. I had a neighbor stop by and saw mine and noted that he had one too so I went over there for advice and to get an actual look at what I was up against and what I needed to do. Thank all of you for the help

vintrex · 07-03-2018, 07:48 PM

Well, I finally got it. There was a gentleman down the street that had a 46. I had a neighbor stop by and saw mine and noted that he had one too so I went over there for advice and to get an actual look at what I was up against and what I needed to do. Thank all of you for the help

By the looks of the motor I have a lot of work to do.

vintrex · 07-03-2018, 07:50 PM

I was going to post a picture but haven't figured out how to do that yet.

FortyNiner · 07-03-2018, 08:14 PM

If you use the 'Go Advanced' response option and select 'Manage Attachments' inserting a pic is much easier than the other methods.

edhd58 · 07-03-2018, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintrex

It is bone stock. Also, does anyone know anywhere that I can get interior parts because this one is missing door panels and a front seat. I have bucket seats but I would rather put a bench seat in front because it is a four-door… Looking for ideas.

post in the want ads you need a front seat, someone probably has one. I needed one and thats how I found mine. As for the door panels and other interior panels, I ordered mine thru Cartouche', I think thru Bob Drake. They were a very good fit, at least thats what my upholsterer said.

vintrex · 07-08-2018, 03:06 PM

Thanks for the advice.👍
I posted in the wanted ads for the front seat. We'll see what happens there. I went to post a pic as you suggested and it said I had a security/coin problem to let the admin know so I did. As soon as that is dealt with I'll post some pictures of the motor.

07-02-2018, 06:12 PM	#1
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	47 super deluxe question I recently purchased a 47 Super deluxe and when I pulled the hood release knob it kept on pulling till out. So, I'm sure there will be an "ah ha moment" or this may be a dumb question but does anyone know how I can release the hood?

07-02-2018, 07:15 PM	#3
sawzall Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 420	Re: 47 super deluxe question what drolston said.. you should be able to push the release with a thin strip of steel .. fairly common problem. __________________ Pennsylvania has two seasons. Hershey week, and everything else https://sites.google.com/site/eastcoastwoodies/

07-02-2018, 07:22 PM	#4
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 47 super deluxe question It is bone stock. Also, does anyone know anywhere that I can get interior parts because this one is missing door panels and a front seat. I have bucket seats but I would rather put a bench seat in front because it is a four-door… Looking for ideas.

07-02-2018, 08:50 PM	#5
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: 47 super deluxe question The door panels are sold by Cartouche and LeBaron Bonney. The seat will have to be found from a donor vehicle. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

07-03-2018, 04:12 PM	#6
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 47 super deluxe question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hmmmm....that did not work

07-03-2018, 05:13 PM	#7
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 47 super deluxe question I found the first latch and can even see where the wire broke I believe but the problem is the hood will still not released and I believe that it is the center pin behind it that may be holding me back. I'm fixing to break out a power saw so any help will be appreciated .

07-03-2018, 05:25 PM	#8
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 968	Re: 47 super deluxe question Try pushing down on the front of the hood at the same time you push the piece of steel. Maybe bounce it a little.

07-03-2018, 05:27 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: 47 super deluxe question Did you release the safety catch hook?

07-03-2018, 05:31 PM	#10
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 47 super deluxe question I am assuming the "safety catch hook" is what is attached to the cable in the cab? That pulled all the way out. The hook (I'm assuming) in the front flops back and front and I am pushing it back while simultaneously trying to pry upward. I'm at a loss...but I can see the pin behind the hook barely. It looks like a small varmit may built a nest at one time so I'm fight debris also.

07-03-2018, 05:37 PM	#11
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: 47 super deluxe question The cable was connected to the primary latch. You'll need to disengage that before the safety latch. This can be done but as you are already finding, it's a royal pain... __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

07-03-2018, 06:05 PM	#12
fordwife Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 287	Re: 47 super deluxe question If all else fails, remove the panel underneath between the radiator and splash shield. You should be able to reach up in there with a sharp tool and move the latch bar.

07-03-2018, 07:47 PM	#13
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 47 super deluxe question Well, I finally got it. There was a gentleman down the street that had a 46. I had a neighbor stop by and saw mine and noted that he had one too so I went over there for advice and to get an actual look at what I was up against and what I needed to do. Thank all of you for the help

07-03-2018, 07:48 PM	#14
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 47 super deluxe question Well, I finally got it. There was a gentleman down the street that had a 46. I had a neighbor stop by and saw mine and noted that he had one too so I went over there for advice and to get an actual look at what I was up against and what I needed to do. Thank all of you for the help By the looks of the motor I have a lot of work to do.

07-03-2018, 07:50 PM	#15
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 47 super deluxe question I was going to post a picture but haven't figured out how to do that yet.

07-03-2018, 08:14 PM	#16
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: 47 super deluxe question If you use the 'Go Advanced' response option and select 'Manage Attachments' inserting a pic is much easier than the other methods. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

07-08-2018, 03:06 PM	#18
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 47 super deluxe question Thanks for the advice.👍 I posted in the wanted ads for the front seat. We'll see what happens there. I went to post a pic as you suggested and it said I had a security/coin problem to let the admin know so I did. As soon as that is dealt with I'll post some pictures of the motor.