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| | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 | Hi:
Let me start with this, HELP! 1949 model 3100 panel truck completely restored, but there is a problem. The hood that fit well before the restoration now does not
fit well at all, especially at the cowling. The hood was removed for the restoration, but it was not split apart. The hinges and spring mounts are original save for new bolts. Problem, the hood fits very poorly, especially where it makes up to the cowling, I tried loosing the hinges and the springs and moving the hood back so it sits more on the cowling, but the back end of the hood sits up in the air as if the springs are keeping the back up while the front is closed. How can I get it to fit tight to the cowling lacing, and fit well. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. Question, are the hood coil springs made to fit on a particular side, and is there a left and right to them, and if installed on the wrong side will they create this problem?
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Dave
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| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 | Tim:
Thank you, and yes I am going back through the steps in the manual and they seem to be working. Lord willing I will get it.
Again thanks.
God bless,
Dave
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | .... aww, at least I'm not the only one!! And like panelit, I will get it! Someday. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | I am not at this point in my 'reconstruction' and appreciate these tips of advice. Thank you
Dennis
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| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 | Hi:
Followed the manuals adjustment procedure to the letter and improved the hood fitting little if at all, and chipped the paint at the cowling edge. Oh well sometimes you get the bear and sometimes the bear gets you. If anyone has further ideas to fit the hood properly please advise. Further, the hood hinges seem to push the hood up so it does not sit snug on the cowling lacing.
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | I found that going "au contraire" worked for me.
I wedged the hood way up with a push broom sitting on the bumper. I then tightened the bolts. It fits dang good.
(I previously thought that weighting the hood down and tightening the bolts from the cab should work but it didn't. It always popped up.)
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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