GT-350 s/n 1935, SJ build 4/67,SA build 6/67. Which of the hood latches would it most likely have been installed, long or short? Hood all glass, no louvers.
Lawrence67,
Paul
short, see attached...
Also note correct hood hinge version..
and that late with all glass hood would have the Shelby smaller (diameter) hood springs...
Thank you.
Paul
JD
Are you saying large diameter hood springs for early steel frame hoods?
Randy
Quote from: rcgt350 on May 18, 2022, 12:34:17 AM
JD
Are you saying large diameter hood springs for early steel frame hoods?
Randy
Yes. the stock/standard Ford Mustang hood springs (larger diameter than the Shelby hood springs) were used on the early metal framed with fiberglass top hoods.
Quote from: JD on May 18, 2022, 08:31:12 AM
Quote from: rcgt350 on May 18, 2022, 12:34:17 AM
JD
Are you saying large diameter hood springs for early steel frame hoods?
Randy
Yes. the stock/standard Ford Mustang hood springs (larger diameter than the Shelby hood springs) were used on the early metal framed with fiberglass top hoods.
To add - the reason is the larger diameter stock springs were needed to hold up the heavier steel inner structure early hood. The small diameter lower tension springs are not adequate to handle the weight and consistently hold the early hood up.