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**twotrucks** · 01-01-2021, 02:52 PM

Having trouble fitting aftermarket hood edge molding to my hood. Bolt holes line up but it seems the molding doesn't fit tight against hood. Molding is Corvex brand. Just seems too narrow.

Stover93 · 01-01-2021, 04:22 PM

I’m having the same trouble with the one I bought from GMC Paul. When you fit it at the center of the hood the ends are still about 2” away from the hood. It’s not bent at enough of an angle the fit the hood properly.

**twotrucks** · 01-01-2021, 08:16 PM

Stover93, is yours Corvex brand also? Mine follows the hood although there is at least a 3/8" gap between it and the hood metal as I don't think it is wide enough.

Stover93 · 01-01-2021, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by twotrucks

Stover93, is yours Corvex brand also? Mine follows the hood although there is at least a 3/8" gap between it and the hood metal as I don't think it is wide enough.

I’m not sure what brand it is. I tossed the package a while back. Really disappointed with the fit though.

**twotrucks** · 01-02-2021, 12:57 PM

Anyone with some tips from their experience with this molding?
Do they all fit this badly? Do they require modification? Any brand better than the other?

Andy4639 · 01-03-2021, 11:48 AM

Not sure what brand mine was but it was like you all said. I started in the middle and worked my way to both ends on the ramp truck. Took my time and as I tighten the trim down it worked out. I went back and forth on it all the way to the ends. It looks nice now. I put new letters on it also.
Make sure you keep the fender backing plate pieces because you will need them.

**twotrucks** · 01-03-2021, 02:40 PM

Thank you for the reply Andy4639. I'm still messing with it.

Andy4639 · 01-03-2021, 07:27 PM

Your welcome. If you take the front fender edge pieces off to install new ones those are the wedge pieces you need to keep. They go up inside the wedged area to hold the nuts level. The new pieces didn't come with them.

**twotrucks** · 01-03-2021, 07:43 PM

i got the eyebrow moldings installed, they were perfect. I did use those washer pieces.

01-01-2021, 02:52 PM	#1
twotrucks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 383	68 hood edge molding Having trouble fitting aftermarket hood edge molding to my hood. Bolt holes line up but it seems the molding doesn't fit tight against hood. Molding is Corvex brand. Just seems too narrow.

01-01-2021, 04:22 PM	#2
Stover93 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 127	Re: 68 hood edge molding I’m having the same trouble with the one I bought from GMC Paul. When you fit it at the center of the hood the ends are still about 2” away from the hood. It’s not bent at enough of an angle the fit the hood properly.

01-01-2021, 08:16 PM	#3
twotrucks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 383	Re: 68 hood edge molding Stover93, is yours Corvex brand also? Mine follows the hood although there is at least a 3/8" gap between it and the hood metal as I don't think it is wide enough.

01-02-2021, 12:57 PM	#5
twotrucks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 383	Re: 68 hood edge molding Anyone with some tips from their experience with this molding? Do they all fit this badly? Do they require modification? Any brand better than the other?

01-03-2021, 11:48 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 68 hood edge molding Not sure what brand mine was but it was like you all said. I started in the middle and worked my way to both ends on the ramp truck. Took my time and as I tighten the trim down it worked out. I went back and forth on it all the way to the ends. It looks nice now. I put new letters on it also. Make sure you keep the fender backing plate pieces because you will need them. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-03-2021, 02:40 PM	#7
twotrucks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 383	Re: 68 hood edge molding Thank you for the reply Andy4639. I'm still messing with it.

01-03-2021, 07:27 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 68 hood edge molding Your welcome. If you take the front fender edge pieces off to install new ones those are the wedge pieces you need to keep. They go up inside the wedged area to hold the nuts level. The new pieces didn't come with them. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-03-2021, 07:43 PM	#9
twotrucks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 383	Re: 68 hood edge molding i got the eyebrow moldings installed, they were perfect. I did use those washer pieces.



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