Re: 1929 6th Series Hood Latches

Posted by jimw On 2011/7/22 22:05:02

I checked the parts book (novel idea) for the 6th series and found that the rear latches have 1/4" oval head machine screws listed for securing them to the splash apron and the front latches have 1/4" X 3/8" oval head rivets listed for securing them. It is not clear whether they are secured directly to the frame cover or to a plate under the frame cover as there is a plate listed and pictured in the parts book. Being 3/8" long the rivets would seem to go thru more than the hood latch base (which is countersunk) and the frame cover, but this would seem to create an obstruction on the bottom side of the frame cover. ????

Jim Wayman
640 Phaeton