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02-20-2019, 07:31 PM | #1 |
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1937 humpback sedan smoothie hood latch
Hi All: I am a new owner of a 1937 Ford humpback sedan and have a smoothie hood for it since the old hood was beyond repair in terms of cost effectiveness.
My question: Has anyone on this site managed to utilize a hood catch that can be operated from the inside of the car with a pull handle? Otherwise, I will have to drill a hole in this new smoothie hood and go back original... Thanks, Mike K. |
02-20-2019, 09:03 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1937 humpback sedan smoothie hood latch
Some of the streetrod parts vendors sell a universal hood latch set up that looks very close to an early Volkswagen set up. Check with Southern Rods and Parts in South
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02-21-2019, 10:15 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1937 humpback sedan smoothie hood latch
I used the old style Volkswagen catch. I used a Lokar handle and cable mounted under the dash to operate it.
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02-21-2019, 10:20 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1937 humpback sedan smoothie hood latch
Thanks all. Can you tell me about the necessary fabrication? Looks like you use some plate steel and welded the necessary parts???
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02-21-2019, 10:24 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1937 humpback sedan smoothie hood latch
Yes, it did involve fabbing the 2 panels, one welded into the hood, the other attaches to the grille and extends back to the rad. I still use the original hood pin mounted in the grille, but not shown in this picture. It's quite a bit of work, but works well.
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02-21-2019, 03:49 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1937 humpback sedan smoothie hood latch
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