[jrtbolt]

I purchased an aftermarket SS hood for my '69 and purchased the chrome louvers from Ausleys. I tried to put them on and the studs don't line up with the mounting holes. I believe the hood was a Goodmark unit, which is supposed to be good. The only way I could use these louvers is to epoxy them to the hood. Has anyone had this problem and what were you able to do? Thanks

 

[Keith Tedford]

Our1969 el Camino just got the same treatment with new hood as well. I couldn't install the repro louvres until I used a die grinder to open up the stud holes. The inner and outer panels didn't line up very well and the holes were winking each other by quite a bit. Once the holes were opened up everything went together fine. The inner panel of the hood had a few bends and dents that had to be there before the inner and outer were hemmed together. Quality control on repro parts is a real hit and miss from what I can see. The hood itself fit fine. On the other hand the fenders were a disaster. Some of the grille trim holes are missing as well. BUY ORIGINAL where ever possible, you won't regret it.