Need to get it from somebody who knows. What is the difference between a 30-31 &32 Ford hood ? Is it the length,width or what. I have some 31 &32 hoodsides and on those its pretty easy to tell. All help appreciated.
Since the model a has a wb of 103.3 and the Deuce has a 106 wb I would think the hoods would be different by approximately that length. Ford had to make room for the flathead so that is where they probably picked it up. Don
31 hood tops have a bit of flat "side panel" below the side bead, but above the hinge. 32 hood tops have no such underhangings. 31 hood tops have a piano hinge in the middle. 32 hood tops have a formed stainless steel groove hinge.
Don, that's an interesting thought, logical and I had the same one. I was certain there must be some significant length in the hoods. I was focused on 30-31 car vs 33-34 trucks. There's 9" difference in wheelbase but the hoods are the very close to the same length ( + .375) @ the center hinge. My 31 hood measures 30-3/8 @ the center hinge and 31-3/8 down the side.
Model A's have a hinge down the center like a piano hinge, 32 uses the stainless strip held by two brackets at the radiator and firewall.
Thanks,fellows looks like I have a 31 hood. Everybody was right on the measurement and even 3wLarry was right too.
So is the 33 and 34 same size as 32 ?... anyone? ... and no "DUH smilely" ... this is a valid question! LOL
That's funny, the 30/31 hood is between 30" and 31" long, actually 30 7/16". The 32 hood is 32" long. The 33 hood is 33" long; which is where this stopped. The 34 and 35 hoods were also 33" long.