07-18-2018, 08:25 AM | #1 |
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Hood alignment
Aligning the model a ford hood on my 1929 coupe. My hood is 1/2 inch away from the cowl on the passenger side and 1/4 inch away from the radiator shell on the driver side. Any suggestions? Jeff
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07-18-2018, 09:08 AM | #2 |
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Re: Hood alignment
We have a 1929 Sport Coupe that we have owned for 40 years.
In all that time, I have never been able to adjust it to fit as some people would say it needs to be. Our problem could be from an accident to the divers side front end many, many, years ago. Long before our ownership. Frame and front end has been measured and checked by a number of people. Just will not line up. Still wins at local shows. Enjoy. |
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07-18-2018, 09:30 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Hood alignment
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Have no idea how to tell you to measure, first thing that comes to mind is string from the pivot to a ref point! If the car is straight and the hood is in good shape, it should be able to be made to fairly right with some TLC. Let us know what you find out! |
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07-18-2018, 10:07 AM | #4 | |
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07-18-2018, 03:54 PM | #5 |
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Re: Hood alignment
I encountered the very same problem. Drivers side too wide, passenger side ok. Ended up 'slotting' the whole in the frame for the radiator bolt. Just fine ! Now I am able to adjust the radiator position.
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07-19-2018, 10:25 AM | #6 |
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Re: Hood alignment
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