37 hood hinge problem

[mark180]

I tried to replace the driver's side hood hinge on my '37 today. Everything seemed to go well, untill I tried to close the hood. The hood stayed open several inches as is shown in the first picture. I also noticed that there was a deep scrape on the hinge plate as shown in the second picture. Lastly I noticed that the plate angles in at the very aft end, which is where the body panel angles out. I don't have much experience with working on old cars, so I include all these details because I don't know what is really relevant. The hinges are Vintique 78-16796/7-s painted black hinges. As far as I know they are the only ones making the hood hinges for this car. Has anybody else had this kind of problem? It seems rather odd. There are only a few bolts to deal with. It should be bolt off, bolt on...


<div>Any help would be most welcome!