Early '58 Hood Prop Rod

[Chuck W.]

I'm looking for a photo of the early '58 prop rod lower mounting with the rod on the passenger side. Does anyone have such an animal? Thanks

[Roy B.]

Re: Early '58 Hood Prop Rod

I'm looking for a photo of the early '58 prop rod lower mounting with the rod on the passenger side. Does anyone have such an animal? Thanks

Why

[Chuck W.]

Re: Early '58 Hood Prop Rod

Why

Because it uniquely mounts to the radiator support instead of the later surround raingutter when it was moved to the Driver's side. I would like to see a correct installation. Is that an acceptable reason?

[Roy B.]

Re: Early '58 Hood Prop Rod

Because it uniquely mounts to the radiator support instead of the later surround raingutter when it was moved to the Driver's side. I would like to see a correct installation. Is that an acceptable reason?

Yes thanks I dont have that pic but some one should

[Stewart A.]

Re: Early '58 Hood Prop Rod

I never knew they existed. I would be interested in a photo as well.

[Dan H.]

Re: Early '58 Hood Prop Rod

I'm looking for a photo of the early '58 prop rod lower mounting with the rod on the passenger side. Does anyone have such an animal? Thanks

Hi Chuck, I restored 58 vin 297 back in the 80's. It had all the 'early' stuff on it. The RH hood support mounted with the 'big end' on the back side of the rad support, mounting bolts towards the centerline of the car on the large bottom flange. This required the usual low mounted generator and 57 style pulleys etc. to keep away from the hood support. I wrote an article around 1990 if you have the CD to look at. Believe the bottom mount was at the top two holes in rad. support. Hope this helps!
Dan

[Chuck W.]

Re: Early '58 Hood Prop Rod

Hi Chuck, I restored 58 vin 297 back in the 80's. It had all the 'early' stuff on it. The RH hood support mounted with the 'big end' on the back side of the rad support, mounting bolts towards the centerline of the car on the large bottom flange. This required the usual low mounted generator and 57 style pulleys etc. to keep away from the hood support. I wrote an article around 1990 if you have the CD to look at. Believe the bottom mount was at the top two holes in rad. support. Hope this helps!
Dan

It does Dan, thank you. I'll look through my CD for your article.