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Old May 30, 2005 | 12:54 AM
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Does anyone know agood way to fix a sagging hood? Mine is 1/2" below the fender on the passenger side and turns up ever so slightly at the tip on the front. Also, where is the best place to buy a replacement hood and nose(bumper) for a '75 model?
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Old May 30, 2005 | 12:58 AM
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Is this a stock hood? Mine ('74) is pretty solid. I can't imagine it sagging.
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Old May 30, 2005 | 03:14 AM
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Is this a stock hood? Mine ('74) is pretty solid. I can't imagine it sagging.
It appears to be stock. Has the extra piece of material forming the cowl slot with the opening for the breather. Has the insulation clips in place. It's a heavy devil too.
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You beat me to it !! Ha Ha..
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That's interesting if those are designed to be placed in the fender "drip rail" If those are for the rear of the hood they won't help. My hood is at the correct height at the front and rear. Thanks!
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That's interesting if those are designed to be placed in the fender "drip rail" If those are for the rear of the hood they won't help. My hood is at the correct height at the front and rear. Thanks!
They are for the drip rail. You may also have to trim the top of those bumpers with a razor blade a tad.....to even out the fit of the hood....
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