Re: '37 Packard 120 convertible sedan hood hinge cover
Posted by Bob J On 2024/2/16 11:14:47
I admit holding my breath when doing this myself. It is a tight clip-on unit. I had to go out to the shop just now and check mine, but it does not have a closed end. Both ends on mine are open and need to be to clear the hinge brackets on the car's cowl and grill shell. I suggest you check your brackets and see which one would better clear the 'closed' end.
As to 'snapping' it on, I did mine off the car with the hood on my carpeted basement floor. I also lubricated the hoods centre rib with dish soap to allow the decorative strip to slide over the rib a 'bit' easier. I started at one end and slowly worked the lip over the rib until it was completely seated, then exhaled!
Good luck,
Bob J.
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Hood sub-assembly.JPG (1,757.28 KB)
As to 'snapping' it on, I did mine off the car with the hood on my carpeted basement floor. I also lubricated the hoods centre rib with dish soap to allow the decorative strip to slide over the rib a 'bit' easier. I started at one end and slowly worked the lip over the rib until it was completely seated, then exhaled!
Good luck,
Bob J.
Attach file:
Hood sub-assembly.JPG (1,757.28 KB)
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