Topic: 40 deluxe coupe hood latch plate


3949tl    -- 09-01-2026 @ 2:37 PM
  3 questions:

1. What type of screws (heads) are used to attach the latch plate to the hood? The six needed. Can't seem to find anything doing a search.
2. Is there a diagram anywhere that shows the installed orientation of the hood release hardware? (brackets ,springs, release lever. etc.)
3. Am I asking for trouble if I instal the latch plate before the release hardware?
Thanks!


1940 Tom    -- 09-02-2026 @ 10:37 AM
  Good morning---

If you haven't already, pick up a copy of "It's Ford for 40". It's for sale at the Online Store link over on the blue part of your screen, on the left.

Pages 1-20 and 1-21 have hardware info that should help. Also, page 1-25 has blow-up drawings of both the Ford Deluxe and Ford V8 hood parts illustrations.

If you need more help, I'm sure my good friend, Mr. Kubarth, (the book's author) can help you.

Good Luck

Tom



3949tl    -- 09-02-2026 @ 7:18 PM
  Thanks Tom,
I do have Mikes book however the info I am looking for isn't covered there. I did find the answers I'm looking for elsewhere. Thanks again.


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