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#449105 09/05/2008 12:42 AM
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I cant get the hood to latch on my 53, dont see anything wrong, any suggetions. thanks


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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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thanks for your help, i tried adjust the screw and it still would not latch, the latch mechanism was worn, so i put the spare on it and it works great, thanks


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COOL, YA GOT IT FIXED!...nothing like havin them "SPARES" is there.
have a great weekend
Tim


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