Mark D Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I've had my P15 for about two months now, driving it almost every weekend and having a great time with it. Even the wife likes going for rides! This weekend I spent quite a bit of time under the hood tinkering with things that need attention. What I've noticed is that the hood seems very flexible where it meets the cowl and thought it strange. So I was looking in the service book for images of that area (not many)... I think I might be missing a rib at the back of the hood underside that would act as a stiffener. I don't have the parts manual yet with the exploded diagrams, and was hoping that one of you gents that has one can tell me if I am missing a part of my hood... Thanks! PS, weather and cruising this weekend in central Mass was great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Seems those were one of the parts that when the bin emptied before the cars kept coming, no body gave it much of a thought. thee doesn't seemt o be any rhyme or reason as to what cars had em and which didn't. I have an early production 46 and it there, thee is a fellow about town here who has an early producton 48 and his is missing. there is not much to them. Not having one is a good reason to keep you hood hinges lubed up though. You could make one up with a piece of electrical conduit and some sheet metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Took this picture from the earlier thread......... Saw one once made with conduit.....not real graceful looking. Something flat with a strengthening V in the middle might be better, at least in the looks dept. The original attaches to pre- drilled holes in the hood hinges, so there would need to be a way to attach. Also the brace in the middle (a small L shaped piece and captive nut) is needed. I´ve never figured out just how to adjust it properly as my hood is tighter against one side than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Took this picture from the earlier thread.........Saw one once made with conduit.....not real graceful looking. Something flat with a strengthening V in the middle might be better, at least in the looks dept. The original attaches to pre- drilled holes in the hood hinges, so there would need to be a way to attach. Also the brace in the middle (a small L shaped piece and captive nut) is needed. I´ve never figured out just how to adjust it properly as my hood is tighter against one side than the other. Excellent picture, and as I suspected, it's just too flimsy to not have something there to stiffen the hood. Appreciate the part # and the other info as well. Now, I wonder if one of the south western junk yards might have one of those? Time to do some searching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdialtone Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 My 47 Club Coupe has the same situation. I have the bracing bar that goes from left to right sides of the hood, but is missing the piece of metal holding up the two pieces of the hood at the center. I have some flexing and vibration (annoying) so for now, I'm thinking about fabricating a simple piece with metal stock, drilled holes and bolts to hold it in place. A little paint, and hopefully it doesn't look like Frankenstein!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuhagiar Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hello Mark, Don't know if you are still looking for the hood brace, but there is one on Ebay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1946-1947-1948-PLYMOUTH-P15-HOOD-BRACE-MOPAR-MINT-RARE-/220778355018?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33676a594a Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks Ken, Certainly appreciate the lead on this. - Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1947PLEVY Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've had my P15 for about two months now, driving it almost every weekend and having a great time with it. Even the wife likes going for rides! This weekend I spent quite a bit of time under the hood tinkering with things that need attention. What I've noticed is that the hood seems very flexible where it meets the cowl and thought it strange. So I was looking in the service book for images of that area (not many)... I think I might be missing a rib at the back of the hood underside that would act as a stiffener. I don't have the parts manual yet with the exploded diagrams, and was hoping that one of you gents that has one can tell me if I am missing a part of my hood... Thanks! PS, weather and cruising this weekend in central Mass was great! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1946-...item33676a594a You will have to drill out your hinges and fabricate a support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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