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Ramblin Reck · 08-29-2021, 03:50 PM

All four opening and closing hinges are there but do not function properly. I have to move the hood around in a sideways fashion to get it to open and now it closes but there is a large gap on the sides and at the back. Would a new set of hinges solve this problem? Thanks

ORDERED NEW HINGES. WILL ADVISE RESULTS

34PKUP · 08-29-2021, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramblin Reck

Would a new set of hinges solve this problem? Thanks

Most likely not. Unless noticeably damaged
It is a matter of being able to understand what happens when the mounting bolts are loosened and the (2) hinges can be rotated and raised and lowered to give the desired outcome.
The (2) spring supports generally do not come into play for adjustment.

quickchange34 · 08-29-2021, 06:25 PM

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You need to set and center the hood first. Then loosen all of your front sheet metal and adjust to fit the hood . Its not easy , it takes time. You may have to open some of the holes .

08-29-2021, 03:50 PM	#1
Ramblin Reck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 245	39 Ford Hood does not close and fit properly All four opening and closing hinges are there but do not function properly. I have to move the hood around in a sideways fashion to get it to open and now it closes but there is a large gap on the sides and at the back. Would a new set of hinges solve this problem? Thanks ORDERED NEW HINGES. WILL ADVISE RESULTS Last edited by Ramblin Reck; 09-03-2021 at 08:30 AM.

08-29-2021, 06:25 PM	#3
quickchange34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: charlottesville, Va. Posts: 589	Re: 39 Ford Hood does not close and fit properly Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You need to set and center the hood first. Then loosen all of your front sheet metal and adjust to fit the hood . Its not easy , it takes time. You may have to open some of the holes .