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jjjmm56 · 06-05-2009, 08:41 PM

The hood on my 56 will not go down all the way unless I push it down. I replaced the springs and made new pivot pins from bronze with nylon washers. Lubed everything but still won't close. I might need to put a foward tilt mount on. Anyone have one on, how close are the hood to fender and cowl gaps, and are they adjustable? All my gaps are tight and I don't want my hood to raise up while driving!

OrrieG · 06-05-2009, 10:51 PM

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OrrieG · 06-05-2009, 10:54 PM

This was discussed a while back. First thing is to lower the hinges. If that does not work and memory serves me well you then need to make sure the cab is level with the front clip (cab needs tilted front to rear). There is also a thread on hood alignment in the FAQ section and thread.

06-05-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Back of hood won't close The hood on my 56 will not go down all the way unless I push it down. I replaced the springs and made new pivot pins from bronze with nylon washers. Lubed everything but still won't close. I might need to put a foward tilt mount on. Anyone have one on, how close are the hood to fender and cowl gaps, and are they adjustable? All my gaps are tight and I don't want my hood to raise up while driving!

06-05-2009, 10:51 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Back of hood won't close dbl post __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 06-05-2009 at 10:55 PM.

06-05-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Back of hood won't close This was discussed a while back. First thing is to lower the hinges. If that does not work and memory serves me well you then need to make sure the cab is level with the front clip (cab needs tilted front to rear). There is also a thread on hood alignment in the FAQ section and thread. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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