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WHN · 12-20-2020, 11:34 AM

Hood latch handle bumpers. They go over latch handle to keep it away from hood.

I know C. W. Moss has them. In the past I have also purchased from Mac’s. If you install all the required bumpers and the roping between body/grill and hood, should be quite.

Bill G · 12-20-2020, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Benson

> qrm

Yep, Model A's = Lotsa QRM

73

redmodelt · 12-20-2020, 05:20 PM

The bumpers are mounted on the hood and would have come on the car original. Link posted in my post on page 1.

The latch tip protectors (caps) are an after market item; https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword

Also don't forget the pads under the latches;
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...S-2-HOLE-BLACK

Ed in Maine · 12-21-2020, 02:05 PM

Thank you for your comments but I did have the plastic tips on the hook. I think these squeaks are coming from inside the barrel of the hood hooks, the spring and internal shaft. You can pull on the hood hook and hear nasty sounds coming from the parts rubbing inside. As I mentioned before I dripped 600W down inside the hook but it doesn't fix the problem for very long. Ford must have had complaints about these because the hood hooks for 1932 were much nicer. Ed

shew01 · 12-21-2020, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed in Maine

As I mentioned before I dripped 600W down inside the hook but it doesn't fix the problem for very long.

I dripped motor oil inside the barrels on my car, mostly in an effort to stave off potential rust. They don’t seem to emit any noise while driving.

Are your hooks rusty inside?

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redmodelt · 12-23-2020, 12:21 PM

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I wonder if the springs inside are broken or collapsed? Maybe if they are making enough noise that you can hear them over the engine when driving, it is time to rebuild or replace the hood hooks. Or is the noise only when you pull them to open the hood? If they only squeak when opening the hood but other wise function, I would continue to use as is with a little oil now and then or would just ignore or as suggested, repair or replace.

12-20-2020, 11:34 AM	#21
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,819	Re: Noisy Hood Hooks Hood latch handle bumpers. They go over latch handle to keep it away from hood. I know C. W. Moss has them. In the past I have also purchased from Mac’s. If you install all the required bumpers and the roping between body/grill and hood, should be quite.

12-20-2020, 05:20 PM	#23
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Noisy Hood Hooks The bumpers are mounted on the hood and would have come on the car original. Link posted in my post on page 1. The latch tip protectors (caps) are an after market item; https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword Also don't forget the pads under the latches; https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...S-2-HOLE-BLACK __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

12-21-2020, 02:05 PM	#24
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: Noisy Hood Hooks Thank you for your comments but I did have the plastic tips on the hook. I think these squeaks are coming from inside the barrel of the hood hooks, the spring and internal shaft. You can pull on the hood hook and hear nasty sounds coming from the parts rubbing inside. As I mentioned before I dripped 600W down inside the hook but it doesn't fix the problem for very long. Ford must have had complaints about these because the hood hooks for 1932 were much nicer. Ed

12-23-2020, 12:21 PM	#26
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Noisy Hood Hooks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I wonder if the springs inside are broken or collapsed? Maybe if they are making enough noise that you can hear them over the engine when driving, it is time to rebuild or replace the hood hooks. Or is the noise only when you pull them to open the hood? If they only squeak when opening the hood but other wise function, I would continue to use as is with a little oil now and then or would just ignore or as suggested, repair or replace. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!