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| | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | I've just taken apart the side hood hinges on my 41, not the center. What do most people do with the rod in the hinge to keep it from rusting and bleeding all over the side of the hood? My first thought was to have it chrome plated. Any thoughts here.
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,867 | Galvanize them? I think chrome would be a bit excessive and a bit spendy.
They have sticks of material used to regalvanize areas where welds or cuts have been done on galvanized metal. That hinge pin is so small you may be able to get by without even having them galvanized. You need heat to apply the material, but I'm unsure as to of how much is actually needed.
Good question, I've never actually thought of this area before.
Jeff | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 75 | If it's just a solid rod, I bet you could replace it with a piece of stainless. I don't know where you would go to find it, but I bet it could be found. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 83 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 83 | I looked into this during the restoration of my '41. Do a google search on stainless steel rod and you'll find suppliers with the appropriate size rod. Seems like it was 3/16 but can't remember for sure now. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | Stainless sounds like the way to go.
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 39 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2007 Posts: 39 | I just put my hood back together today. I used stainless 3/16 rod. I bought it at a local hardware store. It was under $3 for a 3ft length. Looks like it is going to work fine.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Don't forget, SS galls easily, so it would be a good idea to use plenty of anti-sieze. Most hardware stores have SS. My '37 GMC takes .25", am considering using nylon or teflon, very little shear here, main problem is rust that cannot be removed and properly protected except w/ bore cleaning brush.
'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.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | Good idea on the bore cleaning brush, I don't think the stainless will gall because it's not stainless on stainless.
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,212 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,212 | My '37 been together for 11 years since painting and has had a lot washes over that time. I have yet to see any sign of rust from the hood hinges. A small amount of oil goes a long way to keep them rust free.
Joe | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | I used stainless on mine - works great. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 | I put the old ones back in 3 years ago with a little WD40. No oil or ruct marks so far | | |
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