After hardware that is used to attach the hood to the firewall soaked for 4 days in a gallon bucket of vinegar, you see in the pics that rust has dissolved. There is some final cleanup that I still have to do.
My hood hinges weren't quite that rusty, but I zinc plated them after cleaning them up. I think they look pretty good, pic is of the plated hood support. If you're interested in how to do that, I can share the recipe and setup.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 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.
