There was originally a tar impregnated piece of webbing (pad) in there between the hood skin and the back part of the support. It was glued to the hood skin. I think most of them have fallen out over the years.
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Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.