Greasy D Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Hey guys! I'm test fitting all the panels to get them into alignment before shooting the car. The doors are on the money, fender gaps to the doors and cowl are right on. I'm having a bit of a weird issue with the hood though. I have it sitting flush in the front and back, the gaps side to side are perfect. Closed it looks right on. But when I open the hood the entire thing shifts to the passenger side and scrapes the fender. I need to find the fix for this and so far I have not been able to find search results for this adjustment. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Look at you hood hinges carefully..they usually weaken and sort of allow it to shift sideways. In time they weaken and they kinda of fold-in if you will. Good Luck!! lord knows you'll need it adjusting the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I agree with Rod, been there before. Also do U have the rubber bumpers installed on the fenders for the hood to rest on? How are the hood springs? If one spring is weaker than the other, the hood sort of binds when opening......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 make sure you lube all the pivot points on the hinges too, sounds like one side is opening quicker than the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greasy D Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm really hoping that the hinges don't need to be replaced. I'm super over budget on this project. Budget?! Hahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigscaht Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 sounds like one of your hinges either needs some lube or replaceing....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm really hoping that the hinges don't need to be replaced. I'm super over budget on this project. Budget?! Hahahaha! Budget and project can't be used in the same sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesTaylor Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 It is not easy to replace or install hood on your car because of the awkward size and its shape. It is very hard to getting it on the car and bolted down. There is another issue regarding its lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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