Ed Davidson Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Does anyone know where to get the kind of welting that goes on the front of a cowl, that the hood lays on. I think its made of a heavy fabric and lays over the cowl at the firewall, for the hood to lay on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ed Davidson said: Does anyone know where to get the kind of welting that goes on the front of a cowl, that the hood lays on. I think its made of a heavy fabric and lays over the cowl at the firewall, for the hood to lay on. different makes/models might need different welting. You'd do yourself a favor stating the vehicle info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 It's called hood lace. There are a bunch of sizes/widths/thicknesses. Some use an internal wire for attachment, some don't. Only a few types are reproduced. You may have to pick something close. Some possibilities for a supply: https://www.restorationspecialties.com/Channel-Hood-Lace_c_234.html https://restorationstuff.com/product/hood-lace-and-fender-welt-29/ https://www.steelerubber.com/fabric-hood-lacing-70-2221-42 https://bobsautomobilia.com/shop/firewall-cowl-items/hood-lace-78x-316-channel-style-sold-by-the-ft-cl-78/ rubber https://metrommp.com/all_rubber_hood_lace_with_double_sealing_bulbs_58_wide_lp_14p/ Nails (some cars) https://www.robertsmotorparts.com/hood-lace-nails-each-used-with-fabric-style-hood-lace-see-t11-1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Six sizes/types are listed here in the materials section under cowl and radiator lacing. https://www.myersearlydodge.com/materials.php 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13Caddy2 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I've always used Restoration Supply to get mine---Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcslr Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Restoration Specialties. Ask for Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akstraw Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 All the Model A suppliers carry two styles of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Davidson Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Apologies for being long-winded but I need to explain what I'm doing in order to give a better idea of what I need. Yes it's a hood lace and I think the firewall is from a Packard 900. It's good to be a purist, I assume that's what most of the people who are reading this are, to one degree or another, so I hope you don't find this post offensive in that regard. The car is a conglomeration of Packard parts, with an emphasis on "glom", the hood came from one place, the engine and chassis from another, the rear body and fenders from somewhere else. The sill was made somewhere else. Which is how it was given to me as a package. The owner is a serious collector who just wants a fun car to drive around town in. There is no attempt here to craft a faithful reproduction and I've got to admit never worked this way before. But it s what the owner wants and is willing to pay for, so I've taken it on. We'll be adding metal to extend the hood and I'm making a new cowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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