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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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dry fit body ????????

how much clearence between the front vallence and the top of the frame rails?


what is the horizontal hood to fender gap supposed to be like?

i am making a new front cross member for the front clip to bolt to and i need it to be in the right spot.


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I have about 1/2 - 3/4" between the frame and the valance. The frame horns move around a fair amount as the frame flexes.

The hood is supposed to sit down on the rubber cushions along the front and sides of the hood.
 
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didnt know about the rubbers. thanks
 
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I always try for no more that 1/8" gaps around doors, fenders, hoods. The gap at the rear of the hood is usually more than that, more like 1/4".
 
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