Re: '32 Hood Hinge

Posted by Tim Cole On 2012/9/6 17:19:18

I've used the blind head screws as well (only flat like the original rivets which fold against each other). Once I had a hood set up and when my back was turned some knucklehead decided they weren't tight enough so he wrenched them down and screwed the whole thing up. He was management's favorite and fortunately spent most of the day sleeping or smoking. Of course he was paid tons more than me just like in a corporation. I didn't care as long as he wasn't screwing with my area. In fact I thought they should have let him stay home and send him paychecks in the mail. Of course management came in and bxtched, but when I pointed at their pet they said it great.

Anyway, the screws need be only tight enough to compress the lockwasher. Once you have the hood on the car and everything is set up, apply penetrating loctite (green) to each nut and let sit overnight. Those hoods were riveted in a jig to exacting specifications with soft rivets. Forget about that one - it's another one of those Packard secrets.