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  1. rickf

    M1009 hood alingment

    You will find the hinge is slotted where it is bolted to the body, IIRC there are three bolts and two of them are slotted. Been a while since I did one. It does not have to move much, take note of exactly where it is now before you move it. Mark the present spot on the hinge around the bolts...
  2. rickf

    M1009 hood alingment

    Just remember that everything keys off of the doors. The doors get fit to the roof and the rocker and the body side and the rest of the removable panels work forward from there. Set the rear of the fenders to the doors. the cowl panel to the top of the fenders. The back of the hood center and...
  3. rickf

    M1009 hood alingment

    If the gap is tighter at the rear than it is at the front or vice-versa then the fenders will need alignment also. You also have the height adjusters for the front of the hood. I have spent hours on show vehicles aligning front sheet metal because every piece is tied into another piece. The rear...
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