If your hood is latched in those pics, you need to adjust the latch bolt on the hood to be closer to the hood panel. Loosen the lock nut and turn the bolt in a turn or so at a time and recheck.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.