Paul Falabella Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 How is hood insulator held in place? Short brackets at rear of hood and bracket below hood ornament. Rest is glued?Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Exactly. Fuzzy side showing, NOT the black side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 That is correct. and there are cardboard round holders in the brackets both front and back so a total of four. The easiest way to do so is with the hood off of the car. I can email you pics if you need to see what it looks like.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Thanks,Mike looks like a piece of spring steel the width of the insulator.Front as well? Part of hood or you put? Pics would help.paulf31148@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Paul: These are the pads that go into the ends of the spring-steel bars:Old Buick Parts - CARS. Inc.So far I haven't found another source for these. By the way, if you know of anyone selling the front spring-steel bar, I need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Paul: These are the pads that go into the ends of the spring-steel bars:Old Buick Parts - CARS. Inc.So far I haven't found another source for these. By the way, if you know of anyone selling the front spring-steel bar, I need one. JoeThanks for the link. For the front bar, it is either used or make one (not that hard).Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Paul: These are the pads that go into the ends of the spring-steel bars:Old Buick Parts - CARS. Inc.So far I haven't found another source for these. By the way, if you know of anyone selling the front spring-steel bar, I need one.I have a couple of steel bars (used). If you're a BCA member PM me your address and I'll send you one, you pay the postage. If not then it'll be $50, paid directly to BCA. Membership has it's priveleges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Retainers are actually cardboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yes. little cardboard sombreros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budd Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Oh-- so that's what those are called! Sombrero's. I just remember Mr.Earl saying something about "rare as hens teeth" so whenever I stumbled upon them out parting cars I would pick them up. Here's a photo of the ones for 1956 Buicks. Those repro's from Bob's don't look right to me (are they diff in '55 ?) but do look functional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks for bringing this thread back up, I owe a couple of folks replies re the rods so will take the opportunity to do that here. I had about 20 rods of various lengths so had to find out what the correct lengh was. Called Mikey, he put his shoes on, walked out to his garage and if memory serve me correctly reported they are 42". I had 2 of them but one is rusted too bad to use. Joe I will be sending yours soon. Budd, the one you have a picture of is indeed a '56 type. The 54-55's are made out of what looks like a mixture of tan paper mache and plastic and are rarely found in decent enough shape to use. They can be wet down and made flexible and straghtend out somewhat. CARS repros don't do them justice IMO. I don't have a picture of an original one on file but here is something close. Edit) see next post. Thanks Mike Edited August 30, 2012 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Here is a 55: it's close to Lamar's pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Here is a 55: it's close to Lamar's picNOT EVEN!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks Mr. Earl. Looking forward to getting it. If memory serves me correctly, the front insulation support bar, the one I am missing, is 36" long. And while the CARS repro pads don't do the originals justice, so far they are the only game in town where I have found to get them. Edited August 30, 2012 by packick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Any pictures of the complete rod and install?What guage steel? There are 2 brackets at the rear of my hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks Mr. Earl. Looking forward to getting it. If memory serves me correctly, the front insulation support bar, the one I am missing, is 36" long. And while the CARS repro pads don't do the originals justice, so far they are the only game in town where I have found to get them.Any pictures of the complete rod and install?What guage steel? There are 2 brackets at the rear of my hood.I'll send you a 36" long one Joe. Paul if you don't have either I can send you the best I have for the front and rear as a pattern for your use in making some if you'e like. Can someone furnish the lengths so I'll be sure to get it right. They appear to be different between 54,55 and 56.And I'd like to retract my statement about CARS repros, they are fine, I'm just AR about factory original. Sorry. Edited August 30, 2012 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 That would be great Mr.Earl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Thanks Mr. Earl. I appreciate it and I owe you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Paul: How's this picture. I haven't a clue where I got it. This one is missing the "sombreros" on the front bar. Edited August 31, 2012 by packick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Paul: How's this picture. I haven't a clue where I got it. This one is missing the "sombreros" on the front bar.The picture show the mat going form edge to edge...it should follow the creases in the hood on the sides.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Where was the insulation purchased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I don't know where the insulation in the picture was purchased, but I got mine at Classic Car Parts - Weatherstripping Parts - Rubber Car Parts and am quite happy with it. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 I got one from CARS. It is more V shaped following the shape of the hood. But Joes picture is excellent. There are 2 rods holding the insulator in place on 55's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page2171 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Joe, that looks like a handy link. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 How do the Sombreros attach to the hood?? My insulation has fell three times now using 3M 77 super adhesive and that is really spraying it on both the insulation and metal hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 How do the Sombreros attach to the hood?? My insulation has fell three times now using 3M 77 super adhesive and that is really spraying it on both the insulation and metal hood.There are rods front and back that hold the cups against the mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Btate:As I mentioned, I had the hood off of my car when I put the insulation on. So maybe lying it horizontal helped the sealant adhere better. Also, after using a rolling pin to make sure the sealant was pressed down in all spots, I set some weights on it overnight to keep compression on it. But when the hood is on the car and sitting at a 45-degree angle, there must be some other secret technique that one can use.As far as the sombreros go, it’s the spring-tensioned rod ends that hold the sombreros against the insulation. Edited April 24, 2013 by packick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Mike, I read where you said black side out, are you sure? Maybe that is why mine continues to fall. Seems black side looks better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 You should see the fuzzy side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 thanks Mike, i miss said my last post. I meant to say black side adhered to the metal and I see where you said fuzzy side out. Ok i will re-glue the black side down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 You got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 What happened to my English ? How could I spelled "miss spelled " should have spelled "mis-spelled" ---things happen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Imagine my surprise to fill out a a form on a US government website to find my street address of 98 East Avenue did not exist! It took a few tries to figure out they only spell it Ave.I can see abbreviating a simple street or road, but this is an Avenue. Where this spelling dielema end?Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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