The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Paint and Body Shop '53 hood gap after new hinges ??

Another question on putting my '53 6400 back together.
After installing brand new hood hinges from Chevy Duty, I still have a big gap between hood & fender in the hinge area.

The truck had this same problem when I got it, I figured new hinges would cure it , but the new hinges actaully made it worse.

I guess the worn hinges let the hood sit better (especially after I pushed down on the hood)

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Thanks, Rick.

Getting that gap even and close to closed all around is one of the biggest bugaboos on AD trucks for some reason. I had a terrible time with mine. Two body shops later and continued fussing with mine and it seems to be as good as it will ever be. I'll bet I've looked at two hundred of these old models and they all seem to have this issue. Patience and perseverence unfortunately is all the advice I can offer. I asked the same question here and never did get what I felt was decent advice. Now you have mine and it's no good either! :confused:

Thanks Dave.
Even that is a help, now I know I must take the drastic raod.
First I'll try eliminating the spring, I could live with a hood prop.
Next I'll try setting the hood in place & custom sizing the hinges.
It'll be a tight squeeze with me & the engine in there with the hood down
I'll keep you posted.
Rick.