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: hood alignment


70project
Jun 25th, 01, 7:08 PM
I just recently replaced hood springs and hinges. My problem is getting this hood to align right. Got any tips I sure would appreciate it.

djw
Jun 25th, 01, 7:58 PM
Fought mine all day Saturday. Bolts that feed through the slotted holes and attach to the hood adjust the hood forward or back. Bolts that feed through the slotted holes and attach to the fender adjust the height of the hood. Raising the front of the hinge lowers the rear of hood. Raising the rear of the hinge obviously raises the rear of the hood plus moves it forward slightly. It's a bear to get just right. Lot's of trial and error.

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