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'47 2 ton hood question #1292653 12/29/2018 3:26 AM
Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 70 KY L ljblue 'Bolter
ljblue 'Bolter L Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 70 KY	Hey guys. I’m missing the upper hood latch (part that actually connects to the hood). I can find that replacement part easy enough. I think there may be something else missing or rusted out. Does anyone have a pic of a similar truck of how the hood latch connects to the hood? It’s a 47 loadmaster 2 ton. Can’t find a pic of what I need online. Thanks for the help.

Re: '47 2 ton hood question ljblue #1292767 12/30/2018 1:17 AM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO E EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane
EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane E Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO	Is it a first or second series '47? Ed '37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.

Re: '47 2 ton hood question ljblue #1292772 12/30/2018 1:38 AM
Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 116 Iowa F Fitzy440 Shop Shark
Fitzy440 Shop Shark F Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 116 Iowa	I have an early 47 parts truck. I'll try to take a picture for you tomorrow.

Re: '47 2 ton hood question ljblue #1292859 12/30/2018 7:46 PM
Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 70 KY L ljblue 'Bolter
ljblue 'Bolter L Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 70 KY	Ooh. First or seconds series? I really don’t know. Thanks for the pic. I think I found something online but it looks a bit different than expected.

Re: '47 2 ton hood question ljblue #1292861 12/30/2018 8:16 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 El Reno, Okla Justhorsenround Bolter
Justhorsenround Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 El Reno, Okla	ljblue, Early 47 looks like 41-46 and late 47 looks like 48-54. Now you know the rest of the story. Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)

Re: '47 2 ton hood question ljblue #1292871 12/30/2018 9:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 70 KY L ljblue 'Bolter
ljblue 'Bolter L Joined: Nov 2016 Posts: 70 KY	Ah gotcha. Definitely late then. Thanks

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