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| | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Hey guys, I guess I'm just excited but wanted my panel and suburban friends to know I'm still pecking away on the 52. Here is a couple updated shots with the grille,bumper,valance,parking lights and the HOOD...yippeeee. Got it out of the floor after 2 years or walking around it. But, as you can see, the hood is in BAD need of adustment. I'm dreading it and decided to take a day...or two off. I've read the post and the tech tips but it sure looks like its got a loong way to go. And loosing the hinges inside it will only move so far....so where does the adjustment really come from?? Heres the pics. http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/LutherParris/52Panel/000_0254.jpghttp://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/LutherParris/52Panel/000_0253.jpghttp://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/LutherParris/52Panel/000_0252.jpg | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 | I'm filled with envy Alvin.
From what I understand, you first align the hood to the cowl, then align everything else to the hood. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Looks good Alvin, you've added the cowl induction option, like me. I've been wondering about how to get that down too. Is yours worse on the passengers side? Does the front of your hood touch the grille when its closed? I was told to check for worn hood hinges but they are fine. You're right about taking a day or two to think about it, I'll help you with that.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 60 | Looking good Alvin,are you putting any graphics,on the side?I was looking at your grill,you might have to paint them black,from the pictures the grey bars behind the chrome,stands out more than the chrome.In my opinion,and it really looking good, glad of your progress. Stay in touch.Wendell
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Looks great Alvin,sorry I can't help with the hood,I guess I was lucky with mine,so I can't offer any advice/tips.
I assume the hood was a good fit before you tore it down?
This is probably too late for you, but before I tore my truck apart,the hood fit was good.
I scribed heavily around the hinge mounts deep enough so that even when it was painted the lines showed.
Once the hinges were re-installed you can hardly see any marks.
Incidentally I don't know if this helped as well but I fitted the hood first,then built up the front clip.
Hopefully others who read this might avoid similar problems.
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Leo, it looks close to the same on each side. Wendell, all kinds of "notions" going around in my head. What you think about a scene with the CHIPMUNKS  Oh, the back splash bars look grey in the picture but they are actually powdered coated a cream color. I was unsure about them and will wait a while to judge it. If anything I will go back and paint them body color.... I think! John, when I purchased the panel the front end had been totally taken off. I can't say for sure about the hood but I believe it had been moved to. I did scribe around them but in the end it wasn't deep enough. I learned here, after the fact, to drill and put in a little roll pin! I might add that yes, as it sits now, the front of the hood barely touches the top grille bar but once the back goes down I think it'll be alright. In all truth, the front of the hood, from side to side, is pretty dang good where it fits down in the fenders. I have left the latch panel off for now untill get t he hood set. I am going back and re-read the tips on it and I have some topics that I printed out some time ago knowing dang well I'd need them. So, for the next day or two, Leo and I are going to think about it and then proceed very carefully. Thanks for your comments guys... and for your help and inspiration. I'd probably give up on this one a long time ago but didn't want you guys calling me a quiter | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | Sweet!! Great looking panel. I guess I'm just lucky, but on my 51 & 53 the hoods were easy to adjust, just by following the tech tips. Becareful and protect the cowl & fender paint, because if the hood moves, of course it going to eat the purty paint!! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Alvin, Your panel looks real nice. Most likely you have already followed the hood-adjustment/alignment Tech Tip. We got my Suburban hood sitting better after following that procedure. Good luck. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 60 | Hello,again Alvin,you must have read my mind,about Alvins Chipmunk theme on the side.I thought about suggesting that in my previous comment earlier. The color of the bars on your grill,would definetely look good as the same color of the body.Good luck with your hood alignment.Keep on Trucking! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 | Ha Achimunk just went through the hood set up before painting i did set the hood to the cowl and then the fenders and grill.Not easy took a lot of time and i did use a little filler in the back corner/curves.I had to give up on the springs that hold the hood up when open i just could not get the rear of the hood to settle on the cowl seal.I hope to fix that later but it's a stick to keep it up for now.
Wounderful job, enjoy.
Len
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | Alvin, I am proud of you, that is one fine panel. I went through the hood episode as well. I used the tech tip and got it as good as I can. Not perfect but after seeing others at shows and cruises mine doesn't look too bad. I spent the better part of 2 days on the hood. Working on the headliner now. Another fine mess. Will I get to meet you in Kansas City in September? I plan on driving the sub for the Stovebolt reunion on the 9/10/11th.
Weeds | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Thanks Weeds, but I"ve told you all along YOUR an inspiration.
Yes, if all goes well I'll be in Kansas. Great folks and good trucks. Just can't get any better. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Alvin, My hood was up about an inch on the passenger side, not bad on the driver side. After a few weeks of use, it has settled down, can hardly get my pinky finger in the gap anymore. I'm finished messing with it, what have you come up with?
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 506 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 506 | Alvin,
I won't make it to your cook-out in June. However we will be coming down in Sept to see my cousin in Boiling Springs and while we are in town would like visit you and Ronnie. I'll bring my build book on the 52pu. Please send me your phone and address.
Tim
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | I had same issue as Len in that with hood springs I couldn't get the hood lay to cowl. I quit trying as I have many other areas before I worry about good alignment.I will reread tech tips but any advice appreciates. Chipmunk congrats as the panel looks great. Enjoy the ride.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 12 | Congratulations on a job well done, that's one fine looking Chevy | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 52 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 52 | You have done a beautiful job on this truck. I am going to be starting a project on a 1950 3800 Panel once the snow melts and I go pick it up .
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 | Mr. Yard Rodent,  YOU inspire us all. Please post before and after pics so folks can see what really has been DONE! later,pal, Les | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 |
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