So I shimmed, and I tweaked, and managed to get the hood to line up a little better, but it was still way off. My father-in-law, stops by and I explain the situation. Now, he knows nothing about trucks or cars, but he simply asks, "do you think the front of the hood is bent in on that side?" It doesn't look like it, but after close inspection there is a hairline crack at the very front corner. I start bending and tweaking and volia! It fits perfect. Lesson: no matter who gives you advice, take the time to listen.
