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February 5th, 2011, 11:25 AM

browndog9

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Hood fitment issue

I am trying to adjust the hood on the ole 72. It looks as if there are three possible adjustment. Vertical by adjusting the hinges to the fender. Forward and back by adjusting the hinge at the hood. And side to side by adjusting either the space between the hinge and the fender or moving the fender itself. Anyone done this before?

February 5th, 2011, 11:39 AM

TripDeuces

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I have and you have the method correct. As far side to side you want to adjust the fender to the body not the hinge to the fender. Good luck

February 5th, 2011, 12:30 PM

defiant1

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Shims also provide adjustment between the hood and hinges.

February 5th, 2011, 12:41 PM

442Harv

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Have done it more than once. Not that hard, but can take a lot of time. Also works best with two guys.

February 5th, 2011, 12:47 PM

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Or, your wife, kids, and plenty of beer!

February 5th, 2011, 01:00 PM

coltsneckbob

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Well I learned a new word today "fitment". Thought it was made up, but no it is in the dictionary.

February 5th, 2011, 02:19 PM

browndog9

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Thanks people. Just got back from laying someone in the ground. I better not go anytime soon or all my projects won't be finished. Tomorrow the hood .