Flatheadgasser Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hi just been in the garage today and my butterfly hood (I think that's what it's called)on my 41 dodge luxury liner won't open properly and I think the chrome trim is incorrect does anybody have a pictures of what is the correct trim should look like and if it is incorrect does anybody have one for sale or know where I could get one from. Cheers Damon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Need more info.....why won't the hood open, whats it catching on?.....have you removed/replaced anything on it lately?...........andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Hi only just bought the car last week I can open the hood but it falls out of the chrome strip that holds the two sides and I was told it could possibly be the wrong trim peice but I don't know what the original one look' s like to compare it with. So I could do with some pictures, so I could either try to make one or buy one if can find one. I will take some pictures today and post them to show you. Cheers Damon Edited February 18, 2018 by Flatheadgasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busycoupe Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 The hood hooks onto a lip on the center chrome piece, but it cannot be hooked on from the side. You need to remove the bolts holding center trim piece to the front support above radiator, lift the center chrome piece an inch or so and slide the hood into the groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddyO Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Somebody please post a picture of a 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner hood with the correct chrome (stainless) trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Here is what I have sorry the quality is not great but will try again tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busycoupe Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Your picture looks correct. Again, the hood has a lip that hooks under the edge of the chrome center piece, but it must be slid on from the end. It will not hook on from the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thank you for the pictures, your chrome strip looks a lot flatter than mine, but will try again tomorrow and see how I get on thanks again Damon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busycoupe Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 One.more thought... The supports for the center chrome strip are different heights. The front is about 3/4 inch. The rear is about 1/2 inch. If someone reversed your center strip the rear would stick up and the front would be too low. ... just something to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks for the pictures every thing helps Cheers Damon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Hi been in the workshop today now all the snow has gone, and I am still not convinced that the centre strip that holds the two sides of the hood in place is the correct one for my car, i have tried to put it back the way that I was told about, but it still come's apart when you open the hood, i have taken some pictures so more knowledgeable people might be able to help me get it sorted thanks in advance. Cheers Damon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Plymouthy Adams Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 if the photo above is the center section of your hood, you are right, that is not correct....the center strip is very heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Sorry having problems loading my pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Here's another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Last one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 So my question is now is it possible to get one, and if so where can I get one, any help with this would be gratefully received Cheers Damon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I've been searching for one for my 47 for 2 years. I have found one but I'm not paying $400 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatheadgasser Posted March 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Where did you find that from ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 craigslist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busycoupe Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Could someone who has parts books or Hollander books check to see which years and models have hood strips that would interchange. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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