Cowl hinges and capped wire gutter

[Mustang Shooter]

Hey guys,
Anyone install either Porterbuilt or Switch cowl hood hinges with a capped wire gutter?
If so, did you need to modify anything?

[69GMC2004]

Yes. I'm doing it now with Switch hinges and capping off the wire gutter. The outer bracket of the Switch hinged sit right on the bottom of the wire gutter, so I just cut a little slot in the cap I used just big enough to let the outer bracket sit on the bottom of the gutter. I also left a small opening on both sides under the cap to allow any water to drain in case it gets in near the hinge brackets.

[Mustang Shooter]

Awesome, thanks for the reply!
If you don't mind, once you have the cowl brackets placed, could you give me a measurement from the cowl horizontal surface to the center of your bottom hole and to yhe lowest point of the vertical hinge slot.
I have mine capped already and could then check to make sure the lowest hole would clear.
Dan

[69GMC2004]

Originally Posted by Mustang Shooter

Awesome, thanks for the reply!
If you don't mind, once you have the cowl brackets placed, could you give me a measurement from the cowl horizontal surface to the center of your bottom hole and to yhe lowest point of the vertical hinge slot.
I have mine capped already and could then check to make sure the lowest hole would clear.
Dan

I think the hole cleared. What the issue was the slot that the hinge passes through is lower than the mounting hole. Pm me your cell number or email and I can send you some pics. I think the porterbuilt hinges are slightly different so it may not be an issue with those.
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