The Ford Barn

springerpete · 11-10-2013, 07:32 AM

Recent paint work at a body shop and now the front, right side hood latch is next to impossible to fasten. All others are fine. Latches were not removed from the car. Hood fits fine and gaps are even on both sides. I've tried to "adjust" things a bit with no luck. Nothing new was added like welting, etc. Any tips would be appreciated.

George Miller · 11-10-2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springerpete

Recent paint work at a body shop and now the front, right side hood latch is next to impossible to fasten. All others are fine. Latches were not removed from the car. Hood fits fine and gaps are even on both sides. I've tried to "adjust" things a bit with no luck. Nothing new was added like welting, etc. Any tips would be appreciated.

Let me guise left rear latch that does not fit.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-10-2013, 11:08 AM

Any pictures?
Is the latch a repro?

springerpete · 11-13-2013, 07:35 AM

I do not know if the latch is a repro, just that all latches fit fine before the job but now the right, front is a challenge to close. Hood looks good as before.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-13-2013, 08:44 AM

Does the shape of the hood fit the radiator shell and cowl nicely, or does it have to be pulled down to fit the curves?

1931 flamingo · 11-13-2013, 10:34 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

What was removed when they painted??
Paul in CT

11-10-2013, 07:32 AM	#1
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 681	Hood adjustment-2 Recent paint work at a body shop and now the front, right side hood latch is next to impossible to fasten. All others are fine. Latches were not removed from the car. Hood fits fine and gaps are even on both sides. I've tried to "adjust" things a bit with no luck. Nothing new was added like welting, etc. Any tips would be appreciated.

11-10-2013, 11:08 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Hood adjustment-2 Any pictures? Is the latch a repro?

11-13-2013, 07:35 AM	#4
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 681	Re: Hood adjustment-2 I do not know if the latch is a repro, just that all latches fit fine before the job but now the right, front is a challenge to close. Hood looks good as before.

11-13-2013, 08:44 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Hood adjustment-2 Does the shape of the hood fit the radiator shell and cowl nicely, or does it have to be pulled down to fit the curves?

11-13-2013, 10:34 AM	#6
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Hood adjustment-2 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What was removed when they painted?? Paul in CT