1950 Hood Closure

[Smitty]

Hi All,
Have had the nose of my 50 Tudor for repairs, in adjusting fenders aligning the hood I am finding that I am unable to get the hood to latch with the main latch mechanism. Looks to be a tad out of alignment and the latch pin will not go through the latch plate.
Any thoughts or tips?


Thanks, Steve

[Black Fifty]

Steve,
See if this gives you any ideas.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...hood+alignment
Mike

[51 MERC-CT]

Have adjusted a few by using a block of wood and hammer to move the pin in the direction it has to go to enter the latch.
You are actually bending the underlying sheet metal that the pin is attached to. (or should be)

[Graeme / New Zealand]

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Have adjusted a few by using a block of wood and hammer to move the pin in the direction it has to go to enter the latch.
You are actually bending the underlying sheet metal that the pin is attached to. (or should be)

Yes I did the same thing in my 48 by placing a piece of pipe over the pin and levering it in the right direction.

GB