ZT Hood-Side Tin Hinge

[alsparl]

Just doing a bit of brainstorming and thinking this evening. Has anyone been able to identify a replacement piano hinge for the side tins on a ZT hood? I know the RT hood is opposite as to which has the first/last "knuckle" at the front and rear (hood or side tin). But didn't know if this component has ever been researched. Thank you for your time and consideration.

[G Brown]

Same hinge as R cab doors? They were reproduced.

[alsparl]

Very interesting, are there any sources? Or was it too long ago?

[G Brown]

Have set of never installed R cab doors. Made in Mn. Never heard of anyone trying to change hinge. Spot welded. Usually just get another hood.

[MMDEL]

You can buy piano hinge at McMaster Carr
MMDEL

[Kelvin]

I had one side tin completely torn off the hood of my '38 ZTU. But at least it came with the tractor. My fix was to make individual sections (Seems like they were 3" long.) rolled around 1/4" rod and then the 1/4" hole offset to match the other side, then weld them to the hood. The 1/4" hinge pin held them straight while they were welded on. No one will know unless you raise the hood.