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Old 05-11-2018, 02:19 PM
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Hood alignment

Just bought a '55 F-100. The hood points to the right up front. Tight on the right a little bigger gap on the left. ? Any easy adjustments or fixes?
 
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Old 05-13-2018, 08:05 PM
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IMHO, here's the way I set a hood........

1st I loosen the fender bolts to allow the width to be spread as far as it can (comfortably)
2nd. Install the hood focusing on alignment with the cowl and height, etc.
3rd. Bring the fenders in and set to best alignment, etc.
4th.....go back and make minor adjustments to make it look right to the eye.
 
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Old 05-14-2018, 10:45 AM
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Thanks! Have some minor tweeks here and there but it's always good to admit that "I know what I don't know"! Have done a lot of wrenching but not a body man!
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