Some Pics would prob. help out this post ALLOT!...need to see what ya got.
for a off the cuff shot ...try adjusting the latch center pin (on the hood) down a little at a time and make sure the latch mechanism on the radiator support is actually springing closed it could be gummed up and stuck ?


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