1939 Cadillac hood ornament assembly question

[clockman1700]

Hi,
     I,m trying to finish the hood latch ornament on my 1939 75 Cadillac and cannot find any information on the tension spring that holds it snugly. I assume that it is a coil spring which hooks from the latch to the bottom of the ornament. Any guidence would be appreciated.
                                                                                        Thanks Barry
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[Warren Rauch]

 When I read your post ,I could not think of what you were talking about. I have a 3975 that was restored 30+ years ago and there is no spring for anti rattle etc. The hood is just held down be the lever action of the ornament. But, I checked the Cadillac Serviceman issues for 38 ,and on the bottom of page 34 where they tell about the new models for 1939,there is a spring. It's a small compression spring that fits around a small pin on the ornament and against a lip made into the hood .If you need a copy of the page email me your postal address. Warren

[clockman1700]

Hi Warren,
               Thank you very much for your information, I wasn't sure if there was a spring or not, but it just seemed that there might be. My mailing address is Barry Torrente
   419 Carsonia Ave
    Pennside Pa. 19606
                                 Thanks very much Warren.
                                                                       Best Regards Barry