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Technical 30-31 model a cowl welting question

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Chappy444, Mar 23, 2020.

  1. Morning all,
    I am taking this telecommute time to try and be productive.
    I have collected what I think are all the parts required to fit a hood to the '30 but I have a question about the cowl lacing... I have done a search but havent really found the answer I am looking for.
    At the top of the cowl there are 3 holes.
    The single hole in the welt channel is not threaded, the two behind the welt channel are threaded.
    The welting kit I have (no internal wire) comes with 3 screws with the same thread pitch as the two threaded holes (and the two holes on the side of the cowl)
    My question is, am I missing a small bracket (like what is on the 32s) or am I missing a nut under the cowl top to secure the welting by through bolting it?
    Anyone have a picture of what that area looks like with welting properly installed?
    Hope that makes sense and thanks for the help.
    Chappy
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  2. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
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    The welting goes in the forward groove, the one with the single hole. The rear two holes are for the hood hinge bracket.
     
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  3. Thanks @alchemy
    So I am missing the hood hinge bracket...
    Do you know it that forward hole is supposed to have threads or a captive nut or something? Mine does not... I can get at it from underneath to add a nut... disent look like it will be easy though.
    Thanks again
     
  4. Mr T body
    Joined: Nov 2, 2005
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    Mr T body
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    The welting is thru bolted.
    brkt.jpg
     

  5. @Mr T body
    Thanks for the pic...
    Now I know what holds the center of the cowl band down...lol
    I guess I will have to figure a way to get my hand up behind the gas tank and get a nut on the hold down bolt.
    Chappy
     
  6. modagger
    Joined: Jul 2, 2013
    Posts: 333

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    Greetings

    If I may be so bold as to piggyback onto this thread. I just today received a two piece hood from Rootleib for my ‘30 Model A with a ‘32 grille shell. Are both the cowl and grill hinge brackets I need for a ‘30, or is the grille bracket for a ‘32? Recommendations for a source?

    Also, welting kits for cowl and grille?

    Thanks and be well
    Jeff
     
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  7. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    Does your new hood have a Model A or '32 center hinge?
     
  8. modagger
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