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10drum · 01-15-2015, 09:14 PM

Greetings,

I replaced the grill and radiator support on my 69 (don't ask why), so I had to pull the hood and the passenger fender. Everything went well. I am a British car/motorcycle guy and usually only have 4 hood bolts to contend with. I have all 10 bolts loose and I have to believe there is simple trick to getting it right. As usual it was pretty close right from the start, I should've stopped, but I know it can be better. Thanks for all replies. Phil

4oldcars · 01-16-2015, 11:33 AM

I saw on here once to loosen the bolts, lift the hood to the max and re-tighten the bolts while holding the hood full open. Dam if it didn't work. I'm no body man. Someone smarter than me will chime in. Good luck.

Resto-Rand · 01-16-2015, 12:10 PM

I know right? I couldn't believe how easy it was. Thanks to whomever it was that posted it.
Another of those questions that is reborn alot.

hdff · 01-16-2015, 05:54 PM

Say what! You have got to be kidding me....

franken · 01-16-2015, 08:33 PM

I think the front hinge to fender hole is round and the rear slotted. If the rear of the hood is hight, rotate the rear of the hinge down. This matches w/ what 4oldcars said.
The hood bolts allow for front to rear adjustment.

Steve-W · 01-16-2015, 08:40 PM

Following This thread. I'll have to do the same exercise, so You lead the way ��

10drum · 01-16-2015, 10:32 PM

I have it pretty close, but I tried the lifting hood all the way up and setting the hinge bolts, but it was still in a slight bind, so I loosened the bolts and raised each side about an 1/8". It closes good, but I'm about an 1/8" off on the right front. I have the driver side looking great, maybe I just won't look at the other side, nah, I'll get it, this is too much fun to stop now. Thanks for the replies.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-16-2015, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10drum

I have it pretty close, but I tried the lifting hood all the way up and setting the hinge bolts, but it was still in a slight bind, so I loosened the bolts and raised each side about an 1/8". It closes good, but I'm about an 1/8" off on the right front. I have the driver side looking great, maybe I just won't look at the other side, nah, I'll get it, this is too much fun to stop now. Thanks for the replies.

If the gap with the cowl is square, the hood is at the same level as the cowl and you have a straight and proper gap with the left fender, then loosen the right fender to core support bolts and try to move the front of the fender in the direction to achieve the desired alignment.

10drum · 01-17-2015, 08:56 AM

firstowner69, I thought about that but the gap between the door and fender might be too tight then. I'm pretty sure I can get it with the 4 hood bolts. Thanks

luke1968c10 · 01-17-2015, 10:09 PM

Glad I found this, I just painted my 68 and the hood was giving me fits, at one point I even had a ratchet strap hooked to it trying to bend the hinge to get it straight. Couldn't believe how well this worked. Thanks!

01-15-2015, 09:14 PM	#1
10drum Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 101	Adjusting hood? Greetings, I replaced the grill and radiator support on my 69 (don't ask why), so I had to pull the hood and the passenger fender. Everything went well. I am a British car/motorcycle guy and usually only have 4 hood bolts to contend with. I have all 10 bolts loose and I have to believe there is simple trick to getting it right. As usual it was pretty close right from the start, I should've stopped, but I know it can be better. Thanks for all replies. Phil

01-16-2015, 11:33 AM	#2
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Adjusting hood? I saw on here once to loosen the bolts, lift the hood to the max and re-tighten the bolts while holding the hood full open. Dam if it didn't work. I'm no body man. Someone smarter than me will chime in. Good luck. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

01-16-2015, 12:10 PM	#3
Resto-Rand Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 108	Re: Adjusting hood? I know right? I couldn't believe how easy it was. Thanks to whomever it was that posted it. Another of those questions that is reborn alot. __________________ 1971 C-10 307 3OTT

01-16-2015, 05:54 PM	#4
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Adjusting hood? Say what! You have got to be kidding me.... __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-16-2015, 08:33 PM	#5
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: Adjusting hood? I think the front hinge to fender hole is round and the rear slotted. If the rear of the hood is hight, rotate the rear of the hinge down. This matches w/ what 4oldcars said. The hood bolts allow for front to rear adjustment.

01-16-2015, 08:40 PM	#6
Steve-W Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hoofddorp, the Netherlands Posts: 582	Re: Adjusting hood? Following This thread. I'll have to do the same exercise, so You lead the way �� __________________ Feedback is always welcome! projects: 1969 Chevy C10 1950 GMC 100 1958 Chevy C60 Viking ratrod

01-16-2015, 10:32 PM	#7
10drum Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 101	Re: Adjusting hood? I have it pretty close, but I tried the lifting hood all the way up and setting the hinge bolts, but it was still in a slight bind, so I loosened the bolts and raised each side about an 1/8". It closes good, but I'm about an 1/8" off on the right front. I have the driver side looking great, maybe I just won't look at the other side, nah, I'll get it, this is too much fun to stop now. Thanks for the replies.

01-17-2015, 08:56 AM	#9
10drum Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 101	Re: Adjusting hood? firstowner69, I thought about that but the gap between the door and fender might be too tight then. I'm pretty sure I can get it with the 4 hood bolts. Thanks

01-17-2015, 10:09 PM	#10
luke1968c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hindman ky Posts: 40	Re: Adjusting hood? Glad I found this, I just painted my 68 and the hood was giving me fits, at one point I even had a ratchet strap hooked to it trying to bend the hinge to get it straight. Couldn't believe how well this worked. Thanks!



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