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texastrendz · 08-19-2008, 09:02 PM

how can i get the hood to set straight in the fenders at the cowl. my hood is dragging on the drivers fender with a big gap on the passenger side. any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks fellow members of the forum.

thirdstreettito · 08-19-2008, 09:14 PM

Adjust it on the hinges, You need another person to do it. Loosen the bolts then slide the passenger side closer to the cab. etc. etc.

Botietruck · 08-19-2008, 09:21 PM

I got this tip from a fellow board member when trying to adjust my hood. With a person on one side of the vehicle and someone else on the opposite side of the vehicle, on the count of three, one pulls and the other pushes the hood toward the side that has the largest gap. This will allow the hinges to "spring" in that direction. It worked for me. It took a couple of tries, but it worked.

haysonj · 08-19-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by texastrendz

how can i get the hood to set straight in the fenders at the cowl. my hood is dragging on the drivers fender with a big gap on the passenger side. any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks fellow members of the forum.

Mine was like that and I put shims between the hinge on the driver side. Still not perfect but its a lot closer.

texastrendz · 08-19-2008, 09:38 PM

is that with the hood closed or open when you sprung the hinges?

Botietruck · 08-19-2008, 10:23 PM

That is with the hood about half open.

Stoney · 08-19-2008, 10:31 PM

Did You Put The Shims That Go On The Top Two Fender Bolts?
THE HINGES MOVE BACK AND FORTH ALSO

texastrendz · 08-19-2008, 10:42 PM

uhhh, what shims, maybe that is my problem?

Stoney · 08-19-2008, 10:45 PM

They Look Like Front End Alignment Shims

texastrendz · 08-19-2008, 10:48 PM

got one on the pass. side fender, moved it to drivers to pull it away from the hood. didnt work.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-20-2008, 11:44 AM

How far has your truck been taken apart? There could be a host of problems that could be giving you trouble.
1.) Is your cab square on the chassis?
2.) Are your hinges worn out?
3.) are the front fenders and core support square to the cab?

You might try loosening the core support bushings and pushing the front fenders and core support toward the driver's side.

If your hinges are worn out then you will fight them untill the cows come home and still not get it right. WES

mbgmike · 08-20-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

How far has your truck been taken apart? There could be a host of problems that could be giving you trouble.
1.) Is your cab square on the chassis?
2.) Are your hinges worn out?
3.) are the front fenders and core support square to the cab?

You might try loosening the core support bushings and pushing the front fenders and core support toward the driver's side.

If your hinges are worn out then you will fight them untill the cows come home and still not get it right. WES

I agree 100% ..you have to check the squareness to get the front end correct. We sometimes even loosen the front cab mounts to line things up.replacing front ends rarely are just "bolt new parts back on."This is true on old trucks and late model to. Check you diaginols from a point on the firewall to the same point on the front. should be damn close. 1/4 " off is generally ok. Get the cab square and you can also see any front frame damage easier also.

Mike

mbgmike · 08-20-2008, 07:12 PM

Did not realize that you are in Houston. Bring it by the shop and (THe other MIke ) our body shop manager can show you how to line it up.
There is generally someone here around 8am to 8 pm most all days

texastrendz · 08-20-2008, 09:52 PM

finally got guys, took a little bit of all your ideas, boy let me tell yea, your better of buying old o.e stuff then the after market. had to alot trimming here and there with alot of whole opening up, lines are not perfect from o.e to aftermarket, but i am not building a show truck. once again guys thankx, this forum really does help to get ya on the right track.

08-19-2008, 09:02 PM	#1
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	cannot get hood to line up between fenders how can i get the hood to set straight in the fenders at the cowl. my hood is dragging on the drivers fender with a big gap on the passenger side. any help would greatly be appreciated, thanks fellow members of the forum.

08-19-2008, 09:14 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: cannot ge hood to line up between fenders Adjust it on the hinges, You need another person to do it. Loosen the bolts then slide the passenger side closer to the cab. etc. etc. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-19-2008, 09:21 PM	#3
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: cannot ge hood to line up between fenders I got this tip from a fellow board member when trying to adjust my hood. With a person on one side of the vehicle and someone else on the opposite side of the vehicle, on the count of three, one pulls and the other pushes the hood toward the side that has the largest gap. This will allow the hinges to "spring" in that direction. It worked for me. It took a couple of tries, but it worked. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

08-19-2008, 09:38 PM	#5
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: cannot ge hood to line up between fenders is that with the hood closed or open when you sprung the hinges?

08-19-2008, 10:23 PM	#6
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: cannot ge hood to line up between fenders That is with the hood about half open. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

08-19-2008, 10:31 PM	#7
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: cannot ge hood to line up between fenders Did You Put The Shims That Go On The Top Two Fender Bolts? THE HINGES MOVE BACK AND FORTH ALSO __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx Last edited by Stoney; 08-19-2008 at 10:33 PM.

08-19-2008, 10:42 PM	#8
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: cannot get hood to line up between fenders uhhh, what shims, maybe that is my problem?

08-19-2008, 10:45 PM	#9
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: cannot get hood to line up between fenders They Look Like Front End Alignment Shims __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

08-19-2008, 10:48 PM	#10
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: cannot get hood to line up between fenders got one on the pass. side fender, moved it to drivers to pull it away from the hood. didnt work.

08-20-2008, 11:44 AM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: cannot get hood to line up between fenders How far has your truck been taken apart? There could be a host of problems that could be giving you trouble. 1.) Is your cab square on the chassis? 2.) Are your hinges worn out? 3.) are the front fenders and core support square to the cab? You might try loosening the core support bushings and pushing the front fenders and core support toward the driver's side. If your hinges are worn out then you will fight them untill the cows come home and still not get it right. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-20-2008, 07:12 PM	#13
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: cannot get hood to line up between fenders Did not realize that you are in Houston. Bring it by the shop and (THe other MIke ) our body shop manager can show you how to line it up. There is generally someone here around 8am to 8 pm most all days Last edited by mbgmike; 08-20-2008 at 07:17 PM. Reason: added

08-20-2008, 09:52 PM	#14
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: cannot get hood to line up between fenders finally got guys, took a little bit of all your ideas, boy let me tell yea, your better of buying old o.e stuff then the after market. had to alot trimming here and there with alot of whole opening up, lines are not perfect from o.e to aftermarket, but i am not building a show truck. once again guys thankx, this forum really does help to get ya on the right track.



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