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**1project2many** · 03-14-2021, 09:36 PM

I'd modify the hood latch before the front panel. Someone should be able to weld in a small section to move the handle lower. Weld up near the latch and use vice-grips as a heat sink and it's possible the handle itself will look fine when finished.

03-14-2021, 09:36 PM	#3
1project2many Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,217	Re: Hood catch issue...need help. I'd modify the hood latch before the front panel. Someone should be able to weld in a small section to move the handle lower. Weld up near the latch and use vice-grips as a heat sink and it's possible the handle itself will look fine when finished.