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Robznob11 · 04-15-2013, 11:31 PM

anyone had issues with the fit of there cowl hood. mine seems to stick up to much on the sides above the fenders . is there a remedy for this?

Shyguy · 04-15-2013, 11:54 PM

I got one from LMC and it took a long time to get the alignment to the point I would like it. It is not perfect though and I am not sure the stock hoods alignment was perfect either.

We had to shim some on the fenders where they bolt to the cab and a little at the grill. This was on a '67.

67swb72klb · 04-16-2013, 12:01 AM

make shure your hinges are tight (rivets get loose)

Robznob11 · 04-16-2013, 08:24 AM

Well the gaps are good between the fenders and as yo can see from the pic the rear of the hood is flush and the nose of the hood matches the nose of the fender. The problem is the hood sticks up above the fender about 1/8-1/4 the whole length of the fender. Its like the hood is arched and the fender is not. I thought about putting a board whit a towl down the side of the hood and putting some weight on it. I was just wondering if anyone else ran into this and how they fixed it. Both sides are like this and i remember it was like that with oem fenders aswell
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54belair · 04-16-2013, 08:38 AM

From what I know about them--coupled with my lack of experience trying to align them--
it can be done, but its not easy to get them perfect. The one on my truck when I bought it was close but I was looking for the traditional look so I took it off.
I have talked to a couple shops where they have fought this battle (to get the side of the hood perfect) and I wouldnt want to pay the price to have it done.

The method they used to get the "bow" out of the hood was to cut slits in the side hood lip---weight it down till it was flush with the fender then weld the cuts. Or so they say. I havent seen it done, but I guess it isnt that uncommon-----just expensive.

Wanna buy a good fitting cowl hood? I still have one for sale !!! lol

Gonepostal · 04-16-2013, 08:51 AM

If the front and rear are aligned just use a 2x4 wrapped in a towel and massage the high spots with a body blow hammer it can be done

Stevo427 · 04-16-2013, 04:46 PM

nvm

04-15-2013, 11:31 PM	#1
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Problems with cowl hood alignment anyone had issues with the fit of there cowl hood. mine seems to stick up to much on the sides above the fenders . is there a remedy for this? Attached Images __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

04-15-2013, 11:54 PM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Problems with cowl hood alignment I got one from LMC and it took a long time to get the alignment to the point I would like it. It is not perfect though and I am not sure the stock hoods alignment was perfect either. We had to shim some on the fenders where they bolt to the cab and a little at the grill. This was on a '67. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

04-16-2013, 12:01 AM	#3
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	Re: Problems with cowl hood alignment make shure your hinges are tight (rivets get loose) __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

04-16-2013, 08:24 AM	#4
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Problems with cowl hood alignment Well the gaps are good between the fenders and as yo can see from the pic the rear of the hood is flush and the nose of the hood matches the nose of the fender. The problem is the hood sticks up above the fender about 1/8-1/4 the whole length of the fender. Its like the hood is arched and the fender is not. I thought about putting a board whit a towl down the side of the hood and putting some weight on it. I was just wondering if anyone else ran into this and how they fixed it. Both sides are like this and i remember it was like that with oem fenders aswell Posted via Mobile Device __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

04-16-2013, 08:38 AM	#5
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: Problems with cowl hood alignment From what I know about them--coupled with my lack of experience trying to align them-- it can be done, but its not easy to get them perfect. The one on my truck when I bought it was close but I was looking for the traditional look so I took it off. I have talked to a couple shops where they have fought this battle (to get the side of the hood perfect) and I wouldnt want to pay the price to have it done. The method they used to get the "bow" out of the hood was to cut slits in the side hood lip---weight it down till it was flush with the fender then weld the cuts. Or so they say. I havent seen it done, but I guess it isnt that uncommon-----just expensive. Wanna buy a good fitting cowl hood? I still have one for sale !!! lol __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

04-16-2013, 08:51 AM	#6
Gonepostal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 103	Re: Problems with cowl hood alignment If the front and rear are aligned just use a 2x4 wrapped in a towel and massage the high spots with a body blow hammer it can be done

04-16-2013, 04:46 PM	#7
Stevo427 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 163	Re: Problems with cowl hood alignment nvm



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