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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: TandocTools on January 22, 2011, 04:18:15 pm

Title: Hood hanging
Post by: TandocTools on January 22, 2011, 04:18:15 pm

I can't seem to adjust my new hood--when its low enough in the back the front side is misalligned.  This is the best I can do:  My fenders have a bunch of shims on the passenger side and I suspect that my hood opening is not very square.  Any tips?
Thanks,
WT

Title: Re: Hood hanging
Post by: txchainsawgogi on January 22, 2011, 04:52:12 pm

Dang diggin that truck. Do you think maybe the hood manufacturer fugged up on yours?

Title: Re: Hood hanging
Post by: thirsty on January 22, 2011, 05:08:11 pm

There is a post on here about adjusting hoods that I remember seeing. I bet if you can get that back down it will fit.

Title: Re: Hood hanging
Post by: 1980c10 on January 22, 2011, 11:46:49 pm

Have you replaced the fenders? I had some serious problems with aftermarket fenders not allowing the hood to close properly. It was hitting near the header panel. also you could remove the hinges and see if lays in correctly.

Title: Re: Hood hanging
Post by: TandocTools on January 23, 2011, 11:57:51 am

I read the post and tried again--Still not perfect, but much better!  Thanks everyone!

Title: Re: Hood hanging
Post by: jackjeckel757 on January 23, 2011, 02:32:48 pm

yep mine does the same thing, I blame my newer aftermarket fenders...