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riverrat

09-13-2020 @ 1:11 PM

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I recently acquired a 1937 business coupe which appears to have no means of keeping the hood open. I see catalogs which list hood springs for 39 and later models but nothing that applies to a 37. Surely not everyone uses a wooden stick like I do.

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09-13-2020 @ 1:30 PM

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I use the stock hood support arrangement for my 37's. It works good, but be careful when closing the hood. When the hood is in an open (up) condition, don't just press down on it to close it. Rather, lift the hood a little to unlock the support mechanism and then gently let the hood down.
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09-13-2020 @ 1:52 PM

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Welcome to the Forum. Glad to have you with us. Lots of experienced guys here who are happy to share their experience with fellow V8 owners. However you will often see different opinions on things, so you will have to decide whats right for you and your car.

When I first got my '37 hot rod I asked where I could buy the missing hood prop, just as you have done.

37ford38V8 posted this reply:
"Jay, congratulations! That is a beauty! The hood prop you seek, while correct for the car, was removed by the previous owner for good reason. While being an ingenious design, it was not right for the application, and caused most (yes, MOST) hoods to be severely damaged upon being closed without first ratcheting the hood prop...Alan"

I posted this response:
" Thanks for that advise, Allen. I certainly don't want to bend the hood, and can see how that could easily happen. I think I'll try to come up with a hood prop that will provide support at the front of the hood. One nice thing about this conglomerated vehicle, sure don't need to be concerned about staying correct!"

I now use an aftermarket telescoping aluminum hood support with rubber ends, which rides in the trunk. For daily use in the garage, I made a broom handle with plastic ends. Base of the improvised hood props rest on the thin rod tying the two fenders, just in front of the radiator. (rests next to a fender, not mid-span) Top of prop slips under the hood latch, to avoid scratching the hood paint.

If you want to stay correct, you will have to find a used prop. As you have found, that part has not been reproduced. It may not be too difficult to find since many were deliberately removed. You can place a free ad in the "parts wanted" classifieds section of this web site.

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09-13-2020 @ 6:05 PM

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With the radiator diagonals shown, a sliding prop adapted from a Jeepster would work very well and provide a more centered, less-stressed support for the nose of the hood.

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09-14-2020 @ 4:45 AM

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You will find an original hood prop on the HAMB of Fordbarn.com in the for sale section.

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09-14-2020 @ 7:09 AM

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1937sedandelivery,

Thanks for saving me the trouble of digging out that photo of my cabriolet's hood prop from my photo files.

Dave

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09-14-2020 @ 7:28 AM

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Dave,
I sent you a PM. Hope it was ok for me to use your photo.
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JayChicago

09-14-2020 @ 7:48 AM

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That is a great picture, of a beautiful car.

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09-14-2020 @ 8:48 AM

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Fortunately, in these days of self service you do not find an expectation to let someone brutal and unversed in care who insists it is his JOB to check the oil and water in your car. I can assure that after the hood is damaged the owner of the service station will not compensate you or obtain repair. He in fact will laugh at you for being what in these days is called "not being user friendly." A caveat from the 70's? Chet at the Standard station on Lampson just off Los Alamitos in Seal Beach, California. As far as the prop goes, do you know anyone who owns a classic Mustang?

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09-14-2020 @ 2:31 PM

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River Rat.

There is no such thing as a 1937 Ford "Business Coupe."

Ford Motor Company did not manufacture a "Business Coupe" in 1937.

Ford produced three coupe types in 1937:

Ford Coupe

Ford De Luxe Coupe

Ford Club Coupe

You might want to purchase the Club's 1937 Ford Book, which is full of accurate information concerning 1937 Ford automobiles.

Congrats on the car and good luck with it.

https://shop.efv8.org/collections/ford-books/products/1937-ford-book-softbound

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