[ford38v8]

A likely reason for the '37 hood would be that the '38 hood had been damaged by the hood prop unique to '37 & 38. The prop is a ratchet type, requiring the hood to be lifted slightly before lowering it to close. Gas jockeys never got the hang of it and most hoods broke at the weakest point, right at the prop. Your '37 hood may have been intended as a replacement which never got installed due to the difference between the two hoods. Examine the hood you have, and if it is not broken at the driver side near the rear, then you have a very valuable part to barter for parts you do need.