Thank you for your comments, doubt that I have is not where is each seals, my doubts are where they are installed and how they fit in two different ways, some would help image

 

Does anyone have a picture showing how these "seal"s'' fit on a '56?


Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

 

thank you very much for these images, have been of great help

 

Greetings again, I put pictures of new developments:

 

Looks fantastic, you certainly do beautiful professional work.

 

How did you attach your seals? Very Nice work indeed.

 

Black is beautiful.

 

Axracer to writing this:
I have posted this many times before, but for those who may not have seen it:
The 53-56 hood hinges have a hidden pivot point that tends to freeze up, even on new hinges. The pivot is behind the coil spring and you need to remove the hinges then the springs to access and free it. DO NOT try to repair this with the hinges mouinted to the hood or cowl! Once the hinges are off the truck the springs can be easily removed by hand unless someone has wound them up. To be safe grab the spring with a pair of visegrips and lift off the hook. https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...=98142&width=0
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DMAN IT! I can't get the stupid forum to let the picture appear here so you'll have to click on each link SORRY!
The first pic shows the hinge as it looks off the truck. The second picture shows the hinge with the spring removed. Note the short kinda triangular shaped arm behind the spring. The pivot pin with the slot in it that holds the inner end of the coil spring is the problem child. It must be very free moving for the hood to close properly. Test it by pushing on the upper hood attachment arm to move the arms from the shallow "V" to a parallel configuration. Moving this arm to the position shown in the third photo should feely opperate the entire hinge. Work the hinge until it moves freely. Lube all the pivots with a good grade of white chassis grease. Reinstall the spring on the hinge. No special tools should be required do not add any extra tension beyond what is required to hook the end of the spring by hand. Replace the hinges and remount the hood. Test the fit. If the rear of the hood still pops up when closing, move the striker and latch plate at the front of the hood forwards.
I've ridden all the plate and I'm adjusting the hood, I have some questions:
1st. when it's open bell is not subject up, why?
2nd. here is said that the spring is released and placed by hand, no need special tools to give the correct voltage ?.
3rd. I have the fenders located as a front as possible, but the hood still not aligned, that gap minima can be left in the back?
4th. hood straps are adjustable to fit?
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Wow! That paint is beautiful!

 

I really like black paint. But, it acts like a dust magnet! LOOOOKING GOOOOD! In my best Freddy Prince voice. Jag

 

any comments

 

Have you adjusted the firewall to radiator panel rods?

 

yes, I've adjusted, I put the fenders, as far forward as possible, but still I'm having trouble adjusting the corners of the hood, the passenger side'm missing about 5 millimeters and the driver's side the probelama is that the corner bell stays high and I can not lower it

 

What about the rods under the hood itself? When you say the 'bell' which part are you referring to? ( apologies for not quite understanding!) do you have a photo of the mis fit?