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casey · 03-23-2003, 04:09 PM

I noticed on several trucks I looked at the cowl were it meets the roof pillar doesn't sit flush on the passenger side, I started noticing this cause mine was like that when I was putting the truck back to gether, The drivers side seems to sit flush, but the passenger side sits higher than the roof pillar, anyone else notice this, I know it seems anal, but couldn't help notice.Check your truck for me.

Blue Beard · 03-23-2003, 05:32 PM

Could just be a body alignment issue.....

71-longbed · 03-23-2003, 06:24 PM

yea i noticed that .... and all other imperfections on my truck too .... i think its part of the obsession that grows when you get one of these trucks.... i noticed my hood sets higher compared to the cowl on the driver side but its nice and flush on the passenger side .... might have been the new hood to cowl seal i put in .. the old one let water run right through

casey · 03-23-2003, 07:44 PM

71 longbed that hood thing could just be an ajustment of the hood hinge

71-longbed · 03-23-2003, 07:56 PM

please do explain

casey · 03-23-2003, 08:51 PM

71 longbed loosin the bolts on the hinge where they bolt to the fender,I loosin the front bolt and the bottom back, just slightly loosin the top bolt, allowing the hinge to drop down slightly, tighten and slowly close hood observing to make sure the hood is not hitting anywhere, you might just have to play with the positioning of the hinge abit to get the hood to sit right when its closed

71-longbed · 03-23-2003, 08:54 PM

ok ..... i'll have to try that thanks ....

FILICE72C10 · 03-23-2003, 10:42 PM

my 72 has the same problem, its original and not damaged.

LudwigTheMad · 03-24-2003, 09:07 PM

In my case, the hinge was good, in original position, the spring was just a little more sprung than 30 years ago..........adjusting the hinge took care of it......

woa...a sane moment......take advantage it wont last..

03-23-2003, 04:09 PM	#1
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	strange observation I noticed on several trucks I looked at the cowl were it meets the roof pillar doesn't sit flush on the passenger side, I started noticing this cause mine was like that when I was putting the truck back to gether, The drivers side seems to sit flush, but the passenger side sits higher than the roof pillar, anyone else notice this, I know it seems anal, but couldn't help notice.Check your truck for me. Last edited by casey; 03-23-2003 at 06:07 PM.

03-23-2003, 05:32 PM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Could just be a body alignment issue..... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-23-2003, 06:24 PM	#3
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	yea i noticed that .... and all other imperfections on my truck too .... i think its part of the obsession that grows when you get one of these trucks.... i noticed my hood sets higher compared to the cowl on the driver side but its nice and flush on the passenger side .... might have been the new hood to cowl seal i put in .. the old one let water run right through __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-23-2003, 07:56 PM	#5
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	please do explain __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-23-2003, 08:51 PM	#6
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	71 longbed loosin the bolts on the hinge where they bolt to the fender,I loosin the front bolt and the bottom back, just slightly loosin the top bolt, allowing the hinge to drop down slightly, tighten and slowly close hood observing to make sure the hood is not hitting anywhere, you might just have to play with the positioning of the hinge abit to get the hood to sit right when its closed Last edited by casey; 03-23-2003 at 08:55 PM.

03-23-2003, 07:44 PM	#4
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	71 longbed that hood thing could just be an ajustment of the hood hinge

03-23-2003, 08:54 PM	#7
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	ok ..... i'll have to try that thanks .... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-23-2003, 10:42 PM	#8
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	my 72 has the same problem, its original and not damaged. __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

03-24-2003, 09:07 PM	#9
LudwigTheMad Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 2,033	In my case, the hinge was good, in original position, the spring was just a little more sprung than 30 years ago..........adjusting the hinge took care of it...... woa...a sane moment......take advantage it wont last.. __________________ That's right, I'm back in the game again. No it's not pink..... 1972 Blue and White Suburban.



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