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Only problem I ever saw with hoods was on cars where the hinges hadn't been exercised regularly for some time. On more than one of the parts cars we had, the metal flange just in front of the attachment point had been stressed--a couple to the point of cracking because the hinges were so stiff. A shot of oil on the pivots at least once while you own the car wouldn't hurt.

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Oh, come on Eric, tell us what you REALLY think.

This guess about the reason for the holes through the plate and the jamb literally popped into my head as I was going to sleep (serious Packard brain fever):

Maybe they just are locator holes for lining up the plate at the same height and perfectly level every time before spot-welding. On assembly, temporary dowels could have held the plate in place while it was being zapped.

Maybe not, too.

May not be the right explanation but it sure sounds logical to me. But there must be better things to think about when going to sleep?

Guy, you have come up with the obviously correct answer. BUT, as Owen says, you really should be thinking other thoughts when going to bed.

'Sokay folks. All for the cause of the latter day Packards. Thanks for the "aye" votes. Now, I suppose we'll have to wait for the "real" answer from above. Maybe one of those gentlemen who worked on the line, mentioned in the great Packard Proving Grounds thread. Wish some of them would join in here. Of course, part of the fun is puzzlin' it out.