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04-20-2020, 07:34 PM | #1 |
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31 Hood with 32 hinge
I bought a 31 coupe that had been started restoring about 25 years ago. It was store since then and never started being restored. Many parts came with it. Most paperwork had been kept with it when they were bought. There is a new hood still in the box, bought in 1994, on it is written 31 hood / 32 hinge. I opened it and the hinge is not the rod but made like a 32. Anyone know about this?
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04-21-2020, 06:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: 31 Hood with 32 hinge
Probably came from here:http://www.rootlieb.com/ford-1928-31-hoods.html Some hot rod guys like this combo because the hinge pivot is hidden.
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04-21-2020, 09:32 AM | #3 |
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Re: 31 Hood with 32 hinge
For that to work and look good you're going to need a 32 grill shell. JMO
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04-21-2020, 11:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: 31 Hood with 32 hinge
I have such a hood on my speedster, with a '28 shell, looks great. Those hoods won't allow you to fold the hood over itself when opened. It is a a Rootlieb.
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04-24-2020, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: 31 Hood with 32 hinge
Thanks for the information.
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04-25-2020, 05:05 AM | #6 |
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Re: 31 Hood with 32 hinge
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04-25-2020, 11:06 AM | #7 |
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Re: 31 Hood with 32 hinge
Not a close-up, and am unable to post here anyway, sorry.
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04-25-2020, 03:22 PM | #8 |
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Re: 31 Hood with 32 hinge
I also have a 1930 Coupe with a '32 hood. Yes, the hood panel cannot fold all the way back but with the lower side panels installed you can keep the hood in an open position using the hood prop kit sold nearly everywhere. I also like the nice chrome strip in the center between the upper hood panels. I do have a '32 radiator shell because of the Chevy V-8 radiator. Sorry, guys. I know my car is a rod but still has so many original parts.
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04-25-2020, 04:07 PM | #9 |
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Re: 31 Hood with 32 hinge
Sounds nice. Do you have pictures of your hood open and closed. Thank.
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