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ChevDog1 · 03-03-2014, 01:47 AM

I just finished installing a replacement fender (O.E) on the driver side of my 80 C10. The fender is properly aligned with the door, and I got the hood all lined up with the front of the fenders. The problem I am having is that it sits up too high in the rear on the drivers side only. After I close the hood, I can push down on it, and it gets a little better, but still sits too high. The passenger side is fine.

I did a little looking online, and read that this is due to the adjustment angle of the hood hinges, so I tried to play with that a bit, but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I even removed all of the rubber bumpers on the fender, but that also made no change.

You can see the issue in this photo.

Anyone know how to get this to sit correctly?

03-03-2014, 01:47 AM	#1
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Hood adjustment??? I just finished installing a replacement fender (O.E) on the driver side of my 80 C10. The fender is properly aligned with the door, and I got the hood all lined up with the front of the fenders. The problem I am having is that it sits up too high in the rear on the drivers side only. After I close the hood, I can push down on it, and it gets a little better, but still sits too high. The passenger side is fine. I did a little looking online, and read that this is due to the adjustment angle of the hood hinges, so I tried to play with that a bit, but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I even removed all of the rubber bumpers on the fender, but that also made no change. You can see the issue in this photo. Anyone know how to get this to sit correctly? Attached Images



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