drdon Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) Can anyone tell me or send photo of where the hood prop rod attaches to the inner front hood, and maybe a photo of the swivel ( 266158 ) the rod swivels on. in addition, what is the name and part number of the metal piece that fits from side to side halfway back that the prop is stored on ( via prop holder). i removed it from hood years ago and honestly cannot remember how to replace it. In addition, I left the hood up on my coupe and now the right hinge appears to be stuck in open position. I am afraid to force it and spray lube has not helped. Edited January 8, 2021 by drdon Added content (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I have a N.O.S hood hinge if you need one. Robert Kapteyn studebaker@mac.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightcoupe Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 3 hours ago, drdon said: I am afraid to force it and spray lube has not helped. What spray lube are you using? How much time have you given it to work? Can we assume you have pushed it up a tiny bit a few times, then let it rest and soak? Then repeat before you try to lower it the least bit, so as to not bend the hood or hinges; then up a tiny bit and let it soak some more? Extreme patience is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdon Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) I have tried Silicone spray and Slick Stuff. Going on 3 months. Liberal applications. Thanks for asking. Edited January 9, 2021 by drdon Spell error (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I have one picture of a 37 but the hood prop has been removed, Maybe there are some clues there. If no one else responds I will take some pictures of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) On 1/8/2021 at 8:05 PM, rbk said: I have a N.O.S hood hinge if you need one. Robert Kapteyn studebaker@mac.com Don I am sorry but the hinge I showed is 262981 and is a trunk hinge for certain 1936 sedans.It was marked "1937 hood hinge. You need a 265448 hood hinge. I posted a picture of an other unidentified hinge that maybe the correct one.I have many trunk and hood hinges that have no tags. The tags were lost in the last 84 years . Edited January 10, 2021 by rbk Wrong hinge (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdon Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) I see the attachment location now on the hood photo. It is to the right (viewers right) just behind the hood lock. I see the stud that attaches to the rod. PS want to sell that rod attachment? SMB please measure your prop rod. I have two that I know came off my car and CE but both seem too long now. Edited January 10, 2021 by drdon Added sentence at end (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) About 36.5 inches up to the plate where the mounting bolt is. Also the swivel is above the plate where you see the mounting point. It cannot be seen easily. The picture probably has the swivel as its mounting bolt is present. Also the Dictator, President and Coupe Express Hood Top Props are the same according to the parts manual. I don't have any related parts to sell. You need to try something like PB Blaster, Justice Brothers 80 or some other product that will penetrate to the hinge pins and work on the rust. Edited January 10, 2021 by SMB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serg37pres Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hello Don hope these pictures help and yes dictator and coupe express hood rods are the same length but President are longer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Dave Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Best penetrating stuff I've found is 1 part acetone and 1part Auto Trans fluid, and have tried a bunch. Be careful; it could be hard on paint. Commander Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdon Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Serg email me if your prop, etc is for sale Harley28jd@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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