This old bodyman says those hoods have to be "bent" to fit. I'll bet it "tight" in the center of the cowl? There is some adjustment in the "plate" located at the center brace seam. Push comes to shove, take a strap side to side and pull the sides in, keeping it equal on both sides. Take it easy, go slow, may take two-three trys to get it. "Protect" your cowl & fender paint with tape/cardboard ect.
