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Technical 34 CHEVY MASTER - NEED SOME HELP

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Duke Smith, Nov 15, 2015.

  1. Duke Smith
    Joined: Aug 8, 2015
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    Duke Smith

    I have a 1934 Chevy Master. When I bought the car the previous owner told me that was the year model. I measured the hood and it is indeed the size used on the master.
    My issue is I am ordering a new one piece hood from Rootlieb and I noticed that the top front edge of the hood where it meets the top of the radiator shell is a straight cut.
    My radiator shell has a has a peak so now I am wondering if the previous owner put a different year model radiator shell on the car.
    I know I can cut the hood to match the peak but I am almost sure that the edge of the hood will have a folded lip and but cutting it will make it weak at that point.
    I am going to use hood braces because I am installing a side hinge on the hood. I really don't want to cut the hood so I need to know if anyone can identify my radiator shell and let me know if it is the one that was used on the master 5 window.

    Thanks for your help

    GRILL SHELL 001.JPG GRILL SHELL 001.JPG
     
    Last edited: Nov 15, 2015
  2. I don't care for the 3 piece hoods and are a pita,I know because I have one on my red sedan. HRP
     
  3. Duke Smith
    Joined: Aug 8, 2015
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    Duke Smith

    If you don't mind me asking, what is a PITA about the 3 piece hood ? I have already ordered all my parts so I can't back out now.
    I saw a car like mine that had the setup I am going to use and it worked out pretty nice.
    I am installing braces and a nice hinge kit with a cable operated latch release. The hood braces really stiffened up the hood and made it feel very solid.
    What kind of problems do you have with yours ? HINGE.jpg BRACE.jpg
     
  4. Duke Smith
    Joined: Aug 8, 2015
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    Duke Smith

    So back to my original question. Does anyone out there know if the radiator shell in the picture for a 34 chevy master ?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
     
  5. Don't open your hood if there is any chance of a gust of wind,it will warp it out of shape if the wind blows it over,plus these kind of hoods will scratch your paint if your not careful. HRP
     
  6. Duke Smith
    Joined: Aug 8, 2015
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    Duke Smith

    Thanks for the info. I am getting a sliding hood prop that locks into place to keep it from being blown over or falling.

    Thanks again !
     
  7. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    The37Kid
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    You really need to add 1934 CHEVROLET to your title. I opened the thread thinking a Ford guy needed help. Bob
     
  8. Duke Smith
    Joined: Aug 8, 2015
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    Duke Smith

    Thanks for the heads up. All done !
    Thanks
     
  9. Allmotor
    Joined: Jan 7, 2007
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    Allmotor
    Member

    Grille shell is stock Chev. For a one piece hood you have to modify the shell to match the hood. Orig radiator cap hole has been removed and shell peaked.
     
  10. Looks like a stock 34 hood and shell with the ornament base removed to me....here's a close up picture

    34ChevyHood1B&WTPA.jpg
     
  11. beautiful........makes you wonder why they filled it.:)
     
  12. primed34
    Joined: Feb 3, 2007
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    primed34
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    Mine's filled and peaked. Cleaner look and more hotroddy to me.
     
  13. mgtstumpy
    Joined: Jul 20, 2006
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    mgtstumpy
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    Here's my 35 Standard. My friends 35 Master is the same in this area. Photo0088.jpg Photo0085.jpg
     
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  14. I think that this looks pretty Hotroddy

    1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg
     
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  15. birdog
    Joined: Nov 25, 2010
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    birdog
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    from Monroe, UT

    Only truck shells didn't peak where the hood met that I know of
     
  16. I'm still trying to get my head around the differences between 34s and 35s Standards and Masters.
    Fords are so much easier, haha.
    Here's my 35 Standard, or Junior as they were called in the Southern part of this rock. IMG_20151116_190003.jpg
     
  17. Duke Smith
    Joined: Aug 8, 2015
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    Duke Smith

  18. Duke Smith
    Joined: Aug 8, 2015
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    Duke Smith

    Ok. Finally got some info. The hood is made with enough extra material up front that I can cut it myself. I was worried that it might have a folded lip but it does not. I did not want to have an odd looking edge with 2 different thickness's next to each other.
    I appreciate all the feedback and advice.

    Thanks
     
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