Thread: Which hood hinge/latch system to use on a Deuce?

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It's time to get the hood hinge/latch system for the Deuce project. I'll be using a Rootlieb 3-piece hood (a single top and 25 louver side panels) and a Brookville grille shell. I suppose a dual opening hinge system would be the best. In your opinions, which hinge system is the best to use, Fink, Hagen, Carolina Customs???

Mike

I used the Hagen on my "three piece hood" car, and I would not do it again.

All 3 are a PITA.
Have had the best luck with Carolina.
The trick is to not have the engine in the chassis, so you can do the fitting and alignment from the inside.

Mike I had the Hagen on at first and was not pleased with it.I switched to the Carolina dual lift (ease in repairs etc.) and like it a lot. With the Carolina you have a choice of running no hood side panels,no hood top and easy to remove side and top for that true rod look.

I needed one hinge bracket to be a bit longer than their kit and they made me one free of charge EL Pronto and shipped it Fed Ex in 1 week. I was sold.

Plan on (as was stated earlier) at least 40 hours to get it right.

Good Luck

I looked at all of the systems before choosing the Tri-C hinge/latch unit which opens the hood from the front rather than the side. It is a very well thought out and engineered unit.

I've got Hagen's. It was on the car when I bought it. I'm not happy with it. When I called Hagen to get installation and adjustment instructions they wouldn't help.

I have to agree with you there

I find the Carolina best, Finks a close second but Hagen useless.

Originally Posted by DA34GUY

All 3 are a PITA.
Have had the best luck with Carolina.
The trick is to not have the engine in the chassis, so you can do the fitting and alignment from the inside.

Thanks to all for your replies!! I was told by two good sources that Carolina Customs was the best, but they were also dealers for CC. I wanted to hear from those of you that have used them, now I feel more comfortable with the choice.

Thanks again,
Mike