11-18-2016, 12:58 PM | #1 |
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Hood prop '37
I finally saw an original hood prop on a '37 at a car show. I didn't however notice the screws holding it place. When I went to place my hood prop in place, the prop contacts the driver's side engine panel. Are there special screws and spacers for this? If so,where might they be available?
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11-18-2016, 03:00 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hood prop '37
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11-18-2016, 03:13 PM | #3 | |
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Roy Nacewicz has some of the special washers and bolts needed for the 1937-38 ratcheting hood prop. |
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11-18-2016, 10:00 PM | #4 |
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Understood V8COOPMAN, I'll look into it. Thank you for translating my post to some of our fellow enthusiasts.
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11-18-2016, 10:24 PM | #5 |
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Re: Hood prop '37
I understand your wanting to have the correct hood support for your '37. IF yours is a passenger car, and IF it is like a '38 and has to be lifted up in order to close your hood, please be aware of the probability that at some point someone WILL pull down on your hood before releasing the support. This has resulted in many bent hoods. The '38 Deluxe has trim in this area and it is almost impossible to find it because so many have been destroyed by this hood support. Save your support for judged shows and fabricate a prop near the hood opening. Alright, I got that off my chest.
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11-18-2016, 10:52 PM | #6 |
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07-20-2021, 12:42 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Hood prop '37
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Rule #1 in Phatboy's garage... No one ever raises or lowers the hood on my 37' but me! (I have the original hood prop. It works but it can be tricky.) |
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07-20-2021, 03:22 PM | #8 |
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Good rule, I make it #2, #3 and so on as well.
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07-20-2021, 04:05 PM | #9 |
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Re: Hood prop '37
As a longtime 39 std and 37 owner I can vouch for the caution. Because of that I use a broomstick. Sooner or later you will forget and whamo.
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07-20-2021, 04:16 PM | #10 |
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Just as FYI, attached is a pdf with some details on hood related stuff. I have posted this somewhere else on the Barn but don't remember.
gregg upload failed.... file size is 4MB and allowed size is listed as 9+MB, so I don't get it. Oh well. It has detailed info for the hinges, hood ornament and prop. If anyone is interested I could email it to you. |
07-20-2021, 06:27 PM | #11 |
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jimTN>>>I use a broomstick.>>>
Also always used a broomstick on my 38. But recently switched to an aluminum twist-n-set adjustable telescopic mop handle from HomeDepot. Painted to look like the original wooden broomstick, But now can open the hood a whole lot. Or just a little bit. With just twist of the mop handle. 8^) Jack E/NJ |
07-20-2021, 08:21 PM | #12 |
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Re: Hood prop '37
Try Bob Drake for the parts you need. If they are not in the catalog call them. They had them the last I checked (about 25 years ago).
https://bobdrake.com/?gclid=EAIaIQob...SAAEgIlrfD_BwE Charlie Stephens |
07-20-2021, 09:00 PM | #13 |
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Re: Hood prop '37
Hood Prop on local 1937 Ford V8. |
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When I was a teenager in the 60's the hood prop looked a lot like the extension to the stubby sawed off broom handle in my moms broom closet. Imagine that? Chap
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07-23-2021, 12:21 PM | #15 |
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Me too:
First day after I bought my '37, posted an inquiry asking where to obtain the missing hood prop. Got several replies saying "Don't do It! There's good reason why the hood prop was removed" So now have a rubber-tipped telescoping aluminum prop in the trunk for car shows. And a plastic-tipped broom stick for daily use in the garage. Both function perfectly, without risk to the hood. |
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