32 hood hinge problem solved

[mercguy]

After trying center 32 hood hinges from several venders, I took the
advice from a ford barner and reached out to Rootlieb. Tryed one of their
hinges. Fits perfectly. Fits both their reproduction hood and well as
original. I miked it against an original and was spot on. The ones made by
Vintique and Drake are junk. Thanks to everyone with their advice.

 

[alchemy]

Glad to hear this. I'll have to order one as the repro hinge in my original hood is crappy.

 

[Zeke3]

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[BoxCar Tom]

Does the Rootlieb 32 hood hinge have the sharp peak down the center the same as an original Ford hood hinge?

 

[DavidG]

Good question, Tom.

 

[mercguy]

Unlike the originals, Rootlieb's are not peaked.

 

[alchemy]

I would give up the peak for a hinge that works like Henry designed.

 

[mercguy]

my thoughts exactly

 

[BoxCar Tom]

To peak or Not to peak ???

 

[DavidG]

Tom,


If you want the original, there are five or six times more of the '33-'36 version out there including lots that are damaged on one end beyond repair that can be cut down to the requisite 32 inches, peak and all.

 

[alchemy]

If anyone reading this thread has a 33-36 with cracks on the ends, give me a PM.

 

[35fordtn]

Tom,


If you want the original, there are five or six times more of the '33-'36 version out there including lots that are damaged on one end beyond repair that can be cut down to the requisite 32 inches, peak and all.

David, I never thought to do that. Now I feel bad for all the cracked ended 33-36 I have trashed over the years

 

[BoxCar Tom]

Took two damaged 32 hood hinges to a local welding shop. One had a crack about an inch and a half long on one end. He did a great job, not cheap but I'm pleased. The other one had chunks missing from one end. He said he could fix it if I could provide donor patches from another hinge. That will have to wait.