I’m in the process of reassembling my truck (1940 GMC) and I’m having trouble figuring out how the front of the hood is secured at the front of the truck. There doesn’t look like there’s a way to secure the hood into the front retainer.
Neil, Below is a capture from a copy of a 1939-41 GMC Book Of Parts with the exploded view diagram of the front sheet metal and components if that may help? There are also a couple of 1940 GMC hood area pictures I snapped from a previous post by member Danielbolt from another fellow he knows that may help visualize what you are looking for.
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Thanks for the info Dan. I figured out late last night that the front part of the hood hinge that slips into the front retainer is broken off. The info you shared confirms it as well. So I just need to replace the hinge and I should be good. I appreciate the info!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
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Neil, If your hinge is otherwise in good shape, you could just weld a pin where the original is broken off. My '37 and '42 have the same type of attachment and both have required repair, either in the front or rear. Kent
