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Old 04-15-2019, 08:47 PM   #1
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Hood alignment

I got a set of different used hood hinges, guy I got them from said they had been redone. Looks like they have been but im no hood hinge expert. I can't get this hood lined up at all. This is also a different hood, the hood that was on it when I got the truck was a cowl hood and I never could get it to line up right either so I was hoping this hood and hinges would work better. Is there usually enough maneuvering with hood hinges to get the hood to line up correctly based on how it looks now?
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Old 04-15-2019, 09:26 PM   #2
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Re: Hood alignment

When I did mine I kept everything loose. Radiator support, fenders, and cab cowl even the triangular gusets at the fenders and radiator support. I also had to drill out the holes where the hinge bolts to the hood. It just takes time and an extra set of hands don't hurt
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Old 04-15-2019, 10:29 PM   #3
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Re: Hood alignment

My hood fits like a turd sandwich. But it opens and closes good. Thats all that matters.
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Old 04-15-2019, 11:07 PM   #4
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Open hood. Hold in open position. Have someone loosen the rear two hinge to fender bolts and loosen the front one just a tad. Push hood up till the hinges rotate backward a bit. Tighten rear bolts on both hinges. Check alignment as you lower hood. 99-100 times, this adjustment will lower the rear of your hood without having to replace anything.

Ever wonder why a set of old hinges with old springs have a perfectly adjusted hood till it is removed one time and then all of a sudden the "hinges are bad"?

Hinges do get worn out but, in most cases by pushing the hood up when hinges are loose, you can leverage the hinge enough to get a perfect adjustment.
After adjusting close hood slowly and have someone watch the back corners.

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Old 04-15-2019, 11:32 PM   #5
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Re: Hood alignment

I might have to try that to.
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Old 04-16-2019, 12:54 AM   #6
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I might have to try that to.

It's a lot easier if you have two people. That way one can push the hood up while the other one tightens the bolts.

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Old 04-16-2019, 12:19 PM   #7
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After adjusting close hood slowly and have someone watch the back corners.

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I'll try the suggestions today when I get home from work. How much pressure do you guys have to put on your hoods to open/close them? I can lift this hood and close with one finger. Don't know if that is good or bad thing. I mainly messed with the hood/hinge bolts yesterday. I'll try the hinge/fender bolts today. Is there that much play in the fender/hinge bolt area?
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Old 04-16-2019, 12:36 PM   #8
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Re: Hood alignment

You should be able to get the back in alignment. Also the bolts up through the hood can slide it over to get the gap closer on the drivers side. Follow Huck 's advice ....1st loosen rear fender bolt and hold the hood up all the way.
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Old 04-16-2019, 02:55 PM   #9
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Re: Hood alignment

Even though they were rebuilt hinges make sure the rivets are snug on the hinge. My hood was popping up like yours towards the cowl and i had to push down on the hood to match the fender. found out that one of the rivets was loose and created to much play.

To check the rivets open the hood and move it up/down to remove the load and see if any rivets are moving.

Its a pain to adjust but patients will pay off.

HAHA turd sandwich.
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Old 04-16-2019, 04:04 PM   #10
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Re: Hood alignment

Body lines??? My 68 has never been apart, 59,000 miles. Gaps are horrible compared to todays standards.

With that said, that is not good. Try another set of hinges. Or oblong the holes to allow the hing to adjust more.
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