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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / 1946 ford 2 dr hood hinges

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fatso2114

08-13-2022 @ 1:30 PM

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Hello, trying to figure out why my hood will not stay open,replaced the springs and arms and the hood lowers about half way to closed position any ideas? Thanks,John

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08-14-2022 @ 7:13 AM

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It's possible you have the wrong arms on the hood. The '41 arms will work on the later hood , but the hood will not open as far as the later arms will allow.

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08-14-2022 @ 3:41 PM

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Thanks but I don’t think that’s it hood is about 1/2” from hitting top of cowl when open ,just won’t stay up in that position,John

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08-15-2022 @ 7:03 AM

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The hood on my '46 Super Deluxe Coupe opens to 30" between the under side of the hood nose, to the hood latch area on the front clip. When I let it go, it relaxes to an opening of 26". I don't know what is considered normal, but that's what my hood does.

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08-15-2022 @ 10:16 AM

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was wonering if you used NOS hood springs or REPOPS ? [ china ]
did the hood open all the way before ?
if not NOS SPRINGS, try SOUTHSIDE OBSOLETE in MINN , see if Fred has some NOS
hope this helps 37Raggtopman

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08-15-2022 @ 4:03 PM

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Thanks I bought my springs from Mike dreskell in tenn not sure if there China,will contact obsolete to see what hey have,John

woodiewagon46

08-16-2022 @ 2:21 PM

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If you log onto, Mark's 1941-1948 Ford Parts and click onto "articles" is a complete section on how to adjust the 1941-1948 hood. The article is very informative and is the same article that was in the V-8 Times.

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08-17-2022 @ 12:18 PM

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Had the exact same problem with my 46. Used a wood rod for years to hold it open.

Brain storm one day led me to simply really tighten all bolts connected to the hinges.

Now it stays open very nice.

51woodie

08-17-2022 @ 12:53 PM

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silverchief. Can you give a measurement as per my description in my previous post, so I can compare to my '46? It would be appreciated.

Thanks, 51woodie

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08-18-2022 @ 7:18 AM

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When I open the hood on my '46 Woodie the measurement is about 30" and stays at 30".

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