1971 Cutlass Supreme: Can anyone tell me how much gap there should be between the center of the hood in the front and the stone shield between the grilles? I didn't notice the gap before I took it apart for painting and when installed back on it has almost 3/4 of an inch of gap, the top of the fenders line up and the grilles/ core support seemed to fit fine. Maybe this is normal? dhoff

 

I know this is an old post but have the same problem and question. What is the best solution to fixing this gap?

 

Here's an animated discussion of the topic you're discussing. From 2015

Stone Guard Grill Gap Adjustment

 

Thanks Allan R. I actually was able to decrease my gap to something that is acceptable to me just by adjusting the hood bumper stops.