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vintrex · 07-03-2018, 04:15 PM

I am having problems accessing my engine area because the hood release pulled completely out and wondered if anyone had pictures of a 1947 super deluxe hood latch so I can get some kind of idea on how to open my hood. Any help is appreciated, thanks

Bill · 07-04-2018, 07:16 AM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205296 Here is a pic of the latch plate and a solution to the problem. Read the entire post for other solutions... Good luck Bill

woodiewagon46 · 07-04-2018, 08:55 AM

It happened to me when the body shop that painted my car closed the hood and did not realize the pull was not attached yet. I took a 1" by about 12" piece of 18 gauge sheetmetal and wrapped it in masking tape to prevent scratching. I put a wood shim between the body and hood and with a flashlight you can see and push against the latch. You don't want to push up too hard on the hood with the shim, it's only to allow you to see the latch lever. If you have enough space a long really thin screwdriver will do the job also.

vintrex · 07-08-2018, 12:36 PM

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Thanks so much for the info. A gentleman down the street had a 46 so I was able to get on the spot help in locating the solution. Once you see it it is so easy after that.��

07-03-2018, 04:15 PM	#1
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	1947 super deluxe hood latch picture request I am having problems accessing my engine area because the hood release pulled completely out and wondered if anyone had pictures of a 1947 super deluxe hood latch so I can get some kind of idea on how to open my hood. Any help is appreciated, thanks

07-04-2018, 07:16 AM	#2
Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 469	Re: 1947 super deluxe hood latch picture request https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205296 Here is a pic of the latch plate and a solution to the problem. Read the entire post for other solutions... Good luck Bill

07-04-2018, 08:55 AM	#3
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 1947 super deluxe hood latch picture request It happened to me when the body shop that painted my car closed the hood and did not realize the pull was not attached yet. I took a 1" by about 12" piece of 18 gauge sheetmetal and wrapped it in masking tape to prevent scratching. I put a wood shim between the body and hood and with a flashlight you can see and push against the latch. You don't want to push up too hard on the hood with the shim, it's only to allow you to see the latch lever. If you have enough space a long really thin screwdriver will do the job also.

07-08-2018, 12:36 PM	#4
vintrex Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Near Baton Rouge, La Posts: 44	Re: 1947 super deluxe hood latch picture request Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks so much for the info. A gentleman down the street had a 46 so I was able to get on the spot help in locating the solution. Once you see it it is so easy after that.��