One other thought now that the horse is out of the barn, on every vintage car I've ever owned I've always chain my hood shut. I originally did this so there would be a battery in my car whenever I wanted to start it, but years later I was in a wreck when a guy ran a redlight and demolished my car. The hood was torn from the hinges and was resting against the windshield. The only thing that kept it from coming through the glass was the chain that held it down in front.
Here's how I did my 1960 with 62-66 hood. It's really easy to fit and use.
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