The Ford Barn

Russell Reay · 07-08-2021, 10:20 AM

The hood that came on my 1930 coupe appears to be a cheap reproduction, but I'm not sure. It is in good shape, ie no rust, but the curve in the top sections do not conform perfectly with the cowl--there is a 3-4" section of wear from the cowl lacing, and the deflection from a correct fit is visible. Also, there is a diagonal flex to the side panels. Are these defects that can be repaired, or should I buy an original good, but rusty, hood from Craigs List?

nkaminar · 07-08-2021, 11:12 AM

Borrow a hood from another car to try. There can be alignment issues caused by a bent frame or worn body mounting wood or rubber pads. Not saying that is the case but could be. My hood side panels on my 1930 Fordor flex in a bistable mode. I think punching all those louvers in sides is going to put the metal at the edges in compression, causing the bistable flexing. And I am not sure an original hood would be a perfect fit. But I could be wrong. Ford did a good job producing parts for the Model A.

Big hammer · 07-08-2021, 01:33 PM

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Form the curved section to fit, the diagonal flex with the side panels probably normal. With the hoods open and a gust of wind catches the hoods can and will warp the hoods.

07-08-2021, 10:20 AM	#1
Russell Reay Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: NH/ VT Posts: 334	Hood The hood that came on my 1930 coupe appears to be a cheap reproduction, but I'm not sure. It is in good shape, ie no rust, but the curve in the top sections do not conform perfectly with the cowl--there is a 3-4" section of wear from the cowl lacing, and the deflection from a correct fit is visible. Also, there is a diagonal flex to the side panels. Are these defects that can be repaired, or should I buy an original good, but rusty, hood from Craigs List?

07-08-2021, 11:12 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,898	Re: Hood Borrow a hood from another car to try. There can be alignment issues caused by a bent frame or worn body mounting wood or rubber pads. Not saying that is the case but could be. My hood side panels on my 1930 Fordor flex in a bistable mode. I think punching all those louvers in sides is going to put the metal at the edges in compression, causing the bistable flexing. And I am not sure an original hood would be a perfect fit. But I could be wrong. Ford did a good job producing parts for the Model A. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

07-08-2021, 01:33 PM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,127	Re: Hood Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Form the curved section to fit, the diagonal flex with the side panels probably normal. With the hoods open and a gust of wind catches the hoods can and will warp the hoods. __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

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