1929 6th Series Hood Latches

Posted by jimw On 2011/7/4 11:46:21

I'm stumped. The sixth series has front frame covers that run from the firewall forward to the front of the frame. They have holes for both of the hood latches on each side. The rear pair of holes line up with a threaded plate attached to the splash apron, so that is what the rear hood latches are attached to. The front pair of holes is directly over the frame and there are no corresponding holes in the frame. What do the front hood latches attach to? It doesn't appear that there would be room between the frame cover and the frame to accommodate a nut since the frame cover is attached to the frame with oval head screws and the frame cover holes and corresponding frame holes are countersunk, indicating tight fit. Can anyone help with this mystery. Have attached a picture of the front pair of hood latch holes to better illustrate the area I am concerned with.

Thanks,

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton

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