'40 PU hood support fasteners

Kube

Kube

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Guys,
I am a bit perplexed as to what fasteners were authentically utilized at the lower end of the hood support(s) on a '40 PU.
I asked the guy who is supposedly the guru of '40 PU's and apparently he does not know. Anyone?
Thanks in advance.
 
Kube said:
Guys,
I am a bit perplexed as to what fasteners were authentically utilized at the lower end of the hood support(s) on a '40 PU.
I asked the guy who is supposedly the guru of '40 PU's and apparently he does not know. Anyone?
Thanks in advance.
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The lower end where the attach to the cowl?
If yes, there are shoulder bolts.
 
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Each support arm (on the bottom) held to the edge of the cowl. Looks like book calls for slotted screws 350344-S7 1/4-20 X 37/64. I can't find a washer or lock in the books but bet there is one.
 
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Terry said:
Each support arm (on the bottom) held to the edge of the cowl. Looks like book calls for slotted screws 350344-S7 1/4-20 X 37/64. I can't find a washer or lock in the books but bet there is one.
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Terry, Thanks for your efforts.
The parts you reference are for the passenger cars. The PU support does not have the small bracket at the very bottom like the cars. It (truck support) is very similar to the '39 standard cars.
 
The bottom of the 37 & 38 Std and the early 39 Dlx. hood support is attached to the cowl with 350344-S7 slotted head shoulder screw nut and lock washer. The support pivots on this screw. 1/4-20 X 23/64 The 01C also used this support.
The top of the late 39 Dlx support is attached to the hood bracket with the same shouldered screw 350344-S7
 
Terry said:
The bottom of the 37 & 38 Std and the early 39 Dlx. hood support is attached to the cowl with 350344-S7 slotted head shoulder screw nut and lock washer. The support pivots on this screw. 1/4-20 X 23/64 The 01C also used this support.
The top of the late 39 Dlx support is attached to the hood bracket with the same shouldered screw 350344-S7
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Terry, I am not at all surprised that YOU found this. Where did you find this information?

THANK YOU!!!!
 
The Club 38-39 restoration book pointed to the parts after you mentioned the support was the same as 38 Std. and the 40 Chassis Parts books confirmed their use on the 01C.
 
Terry said:
The Club 38-39 restoration book pointed to the parts after you mentioned the support was the same as 38 Std. and the 40 Chassis Parts books confirmed their use on the 01C.
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Hmmm... in that case I may be back to square one.

While they are similar, they are not identical. Other than the
bend" in the '39 standard arm, the '40 PU arm has a smaller diameter hole at the bottom pivot point. As is, it won't accept the shoulder bolt previously mentioned.
Hmmm...
 
Kube, I will look on my '41 pickup to see what is there, if they are still the original fasteners. Can't guarantee they haven't been tampered with but I will check for you.
 
Seth Swoboda said:
Kube, I will look on my '41 pickup to see what is there, if they are still the original fasteners. Can't guarantee they haven't been tampered with but I will check for you.
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Thanks much. I am eager to see what you find.

By the way, the choke & throttle rods you had helped me with... mine came out beautifully - thanks to you!
 
Kube, I don't think these photos will reveal much for you. Although this 1941 pickup has never been "restored" I have good reason to believe the hood has been off a time or two for engine repairs. If you need another photo or something else let me know.
 

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Seth, I sure do appreciate all the help you've been to me during this project. THANK YOU!
 
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