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Title: 1967 Shelby Hood hinges and alignment. Techniques.
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on March 06, 2016, 04:16:51 AM
Does anyone have simplified instructions for initial set up of the hood hinges and alignment procedures for the hood? The Shelby factor shouldn't make a difference, however I know how the hinges are set up will determine if the hood sits up above the cowl, which seems to be very common.

Anyway, if there is a Youtube video, or you've mastered the hood alignment help would be appreciated.

Segment two. Being this is a replacement hood, there are no holes for the hood pins. I noted from the OE remnants that the holes were much larger than the pins. Could someone give me a measurement off their original hood?

                                                                                                            Thanks,
                                                                                                                     Keith
Title: Re: 1967 Shelby Hood hinges and alignment. Techniques.
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on March 12, 2016, 08:41:08 AM
I guess no one here has ever installed and aligned a hood and hood hinges, so here is a link that sheds some light on the subject matter.

http://falconccwa.stormloader.com/bonhint.htm
Title: Re: 1967 Shelby Hood hinges and alignment. Techniques.
Post by: preaction on March 12, 2016, 11:35:18 AM
Keith, Im in the process of doing this also and have had the same issues as this guy listed, his info is very good thanks.
Title: Re: 1967 Shelby Hood hinges and alignment. Techniques.
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on March 13, 2016, 11:10:32 AM
The painter made a mistake on my hood and took it off before the vehicle came home. He didn't mark anything, so I am essentially starting over. He also aligned it without the springs on the hinges. Makes sense to get it all aligned before the engine goes back in. I won't have to fight the booster or anything in the process.

                                                                                                                         -Keith