v12lincoln Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I would like information on what was used to hold the hood sides open in 1932? I have been using a rubber base from an appliance but it fell apart when it got over 105 this weekend and scratched my paint when it slammed shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I am not sure, but you may have the two V shaped, bent sheetmetal pieces with cloth (like cowl protector strap), that catch on the little lip on the part of the cowl under the hood. I also then use a bungee cord to hold through the handle and hood flaps and wrap it around the metal rod holding the radiator at tghe top. Not fool proof, but works in moderate wind. But with high er winds, I just close the hood. You might even have a hood slip when geting into or out of the car when the car moves a bit.Before I did this, I had a side drop and it hit the side mount chrome. This was more expensive than a bit of paint, I think. If you need a picture of the V support, let me know and I will try to get you a photo. There should be rivit holes (I think) in the hood unless someone filled them in and removed the support.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 My '29 Cadillac has clever little brackets that the previous owner made to keep the hood open. I'll take some photos and show them to you, but basically they bolt to the back of the grab handles and have a round cut-out with one side opened so it can simply hook onto the radiator support rods. There's enough of a "hook" on the round opening that it grabs pretty firmly, and while I wouldn't leave it up in the wind, it's plenty sturdy for shows. The bracket is ridiculously simple, and you will be able to make it yourself. It's so basic that I'm shocked the factory didn't think of it.I'll try to get photos later today and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v12lincoln Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I am surprised no one with a Buick of this age has commented, I guess Buick didnt use anything and just layed the hood across the other side, which seems stupid since this ruins the hood center strip and the paint on top of the hood.I will follow the pattern for my Packards to make something. Thanks guys for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outlaw car man Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Don't know what was used in 32, but this is what we use in 1933. I've never seen a 32.I'm the guy you helped out with the gear box last year in Colorado. Thanks again for that ! OCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Engle Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 John Scheib described how factory 32 Buicks were made to hold the hood up. It is not a good solution for vibration and wind. You definitely do not want to lay the hood over on the opposite side. You will bend the top hood piece as they are rounded and do not have any structural support. The top will be damaged if you attempt this. The hinged rod with a hook sounds like a great solution. I would make it so the hood can't move in either direction when hooked to the top radiator support rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v12lincoln Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks Bob. I guess I will have to add some rods to hold the hood up. Looking into building a large 2" long angled piece of aluminum with a soft rubber pad on the bottom that will fit on the back inside of the hood so when it is open it will rest where Buick has a small roll in the metal. Seems like that is what it is for but can not find anything that bolts or rivits to the hood in that location.Someone has to have a 32 that has something for a hood rest that was factory, maybe someday they will see this.Thanks guys for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 v12 Lincoln,I guess I am confused, but Bob and I told you what a '32 Buick had and what we use. But we also use either a hook or bungee to keep it from sliping in he wind or whem moving, like slamming a door, standing on the hood, etc. I have been away for 4 days so I will try to get you a few photos tomorrow. I am not sure why someone filled in your rivit holes in the hood side rather than putting it back together right. JohnJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v12lincoln Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 jscheib.I have nothing on the hood that will catch on the small indentations on the cowl, so I am confused as to what you are talking about. A picture would be nice to see what I am missing. There are some holes in the inside of the hood lip but I have nothing to put in them.Wouldnt even know what goes in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I aent you an email through AACA. I had trouble attaching photos to the forum, put should be able to e-mail one I have your address.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Engle Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I hope these photos show you what was the original hood holding devise. There was a piece of welting riveted on the curve of the bracket. You can see the rivets is some of the photos.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v12lincoln Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thanks Bob and John. I would have never have guessed it would be as big as that. Looks simple enough to make. I was thinking it would have been much smaller. Glad we have people like you on this forum.Thanks Again.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Engle Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Glad to be of help. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 v12lincoln,Did you find that you had the small lip and what I think also serves as a reinforcer on the hood itself (because of the hood size with openings for the flaps? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v12lincoln Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 John. all the holes are in place, would have never guessed that the hood prop was that large though. I was thinking like most car companies and would have used something much smaller. Now to get out in the garage and make a set.Thanks again guys.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Glad to be of help. Sorry it took so long as I am busy moving into a new garage. It takes some time for us old geezers.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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