Hood Alignment
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Hood Alignment
Hey everyone,
What is the easiest way to align the hood on a
'67 1600? I've been fighting with my hood, trying to get it
straight and I just can't seem to get it right. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
What is the easiest way to align the hood on a
'67 1600? I've been fighting with my hood, trying to get it
straight and I just can't seem to get it right. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
- spl310
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Here are some thoughts.
Remove the latch assembly on the cowl, but do not disconnect the cable. Leave the post on the hood. Remove the grille from the car. Lower the hood so that it is fully down. Reach through the grill and lower all 4 of the hood mounting bolts. Gently shift the hood to where you want it to be centered. Reach through the grill and tighten all 4 bolts. Raise the hood and install the latch assembly. Don't tighten it down fully though. Make sure that the post is secure and lower the hood down. Gently push it down, but don't latch it. Raise the hood and then tighten the latch bolts on the cowl. That should be really close right there...
Remove the latch assembly on the cowl, but do not disconnect the cable. Leave the post on the hood. Remove the grille from the car. Lower the hood so that it is fully down. Reach through the grill and lower all 4 of the hood mounting bolts. Gently shift the hood to where you want it to be centered. Reach through the grill and tighten all 4 bolts. Raise the hood and install the latch assembly. Don't tighten it down fully though. Make sure that the post is secure and lower the hood down. Gently push it down, but don't latch it. Raise the hood and then tighten the latch bolts on the cowl. That should be really close right there...
"Wow, a Roadster!" Stuart Little
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1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
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1964 1500
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1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
- spl310
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Dave,
Hope it helps! The reason for that sequence is that you align the hood in the hole first, then align the latch with the hood. I will be doing the same thing myself on Monday - God willing!!
Hope it helps! The reason for that sequence is that you align the hood in the hole first, then align the latch with the hood. I will be doing the same thing myself on Monday - God willing!!
"Wow, a Roadster!" Stuart Little
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
- ppeters914
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Nice timing on the question. I need to do the same thing to line up my hood more closely.
Thanks, Sid.
Thanks, Sid.
Pete
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'67 1600 - frame off started in 2014. Now I know why roadster projects take so long. What a stupid idea.
'66 1600 - parts car
'66 WPL411 ***SOLD***
A couple of Porsches, a RAV4 Hybrid, and a motorcycle
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'67 1600 - frame off started in 2014. Now I know why roadster projects take so long. What a stupid idea.
'66 1600 - parts car
'66 WPL411 ***SOLD***
A couple of Porsches, a RAV4 Hybrid, and a motorcycle
Hood Alignment
Thanks again Sid,
MUCH MUCH easier, It only took me about a half hour to get it just right!! I fought with it before for 4-5 hours!!
Dave
MUCH MUCH easier, It only took me about a half hour to get it just right!! I fought with it before for 4-5 hours!!
Dave
- spl310
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Glad to help! Perhaps Steve could add that to the Restoration Tips.
Steve,
If you want a more detailed writeup with photos, I may be able to do that. Let me know if there is any interest.
Steve,
If you want a more detailed writeup with photos, I may be able to do that. Let me know if there is any interest.
"Wow, a Roadster!" Stuart Little
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
1967.5 2000
1967.5 2000
1964 1500
1964 1500
1967.5 1600
1968 chassis
2006 Acura MDX
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon
1995 F350 Powerstroke!
More...
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RE:Resto Tips
Yes, I will add it. I need to catch up on some other stuff as well.
Steve
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Re: Hood Alignment
I can't tell you how many times I have looked for an explanation and found it here! Wish I would have read this before I put on my new grill on today and never noticed my hood/bonnet/Kuruma no bon'netto was off a little bit.
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