Hood Brace 48 Chevy Car

[msmazcol]

Could someone post a photo or drawing of the hood brace brackets at the front underside of a 48 Chevy two door. The car is in my painters shop and a hot rodder tossed them. Now the hood is a flexing, twisting, mess and he wants to put the braces back in place. Looks like they mounted to the outer lip and possibly near the hood striker bolt?

Thanks

[Guest Oldengineer]

I have a 48 Fleetmaster Town Sedan. The hood bracing on mine consists of a triangular piece in front that holds the hood latch bolt and is screwed to the edges of the hood in front. There is also a beefy brace in the back of the hood - its a heavy U shaped 3 piece channel that runs all the way across. Looks like the studs on the back of the Fleetmaster trim spears hold it in.

Regards:

Oldengineer

48 Chevy Fleetmaster 2 Dr. Town Sedan

[aacalifeer]

Did you get your answer ? I could take pics of the underside of my hood if you would like. I'll need your email address, send me a private message if you do need pics.

[msmazcol]

Thanks guys. aacalifeer I sent you a PM.

Appreciate the help.