Do you have the insulation pad that goes between the brace and the sheet metal? You can actually do some strategic placement and move that sheet metal around.
Also, not sure what that side of the hood looks like at the fender, but it's possible the side needs to sit a bit lower. That way the upper edge rests against the windlace a little more, which can flatten it out.
Thanks for the info. I'll take a look this morning on the underside of the hood.
