Running a half hood

[munch]

Trbomax,

I would like to see a close up if possible.

[trbomax]

This one is a little better. The only pics of the car are real photos that I have to scan,and back then I was more into building than documenting!

[munch]

That is great, I got it.  Simply and functional...

[lowbuckhr]

I used Zeus pins (quarter turn pins) on my 1930 Chevy, started with the type with a slot in the head,but I needed a screw driver or a penny to turn them. Spent another $2 & bought the kind with a wing nut type head. Simple to install, I drilled one hole on each side of hood ,front corners,and into the trailing edge of my radiator shell. Pop rivet the twisted spring in place on back side of shell,and its out of sight.
Just two pins and no problem with wind at triple digit speeds!
                                                                                                   Wayne

[munch]

What do you guys think?

[TFoch]

Munch,
I think it looks great.
Tom

[munch]

Thanks Tom, I made the extra belt loops at the top just to keep everything in place.

[themoose]

munch.....It looks like you nailed it. Very nice!!

Moose

[munch]

Thanks Moose, I took it out for a drive Sunday as it was so nice.  Everything went great, hood stayed put.  I know the leather will stretch  some but good for now.

[sixball]

That looks very clean and "professional". It goes with the finish on the rest of the car.

[trbomax]

 It does look good. What IS the finish on the rest of the car?

[munch]

It was a custom mixed purple I am told with a Toyota red on the trim.  Looked good from a distance, but had a lot of crap in the paint.  It was a rush job for sure.
Now I have filled in the top and that is primer, as well as various other repairs.  Don't know what color I will paint when the time comes.   

[chopper526]

Munch, that looks great, very professional. I just picked up a fiberglass hood top from "32chevy vette" and I was wondering how I was going to hold it down, this is definitely an option.

[EDNY]

Munch

I did pick up my (4) nylon hood straps and have everything needed to install them...just need the "global warming" to kick in!  You did a really nice job!

Ed

[munch]

Thanks guys, that means a lot.