.....building the motor and tuning was fun...I may save this stuff for the body shop to do.
Shim Placement
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Ozark, MO
Shim Placement
When shimming a hood where do the shims go, between the hinge and the body or between the hood and the hinge?
Can I shim the rear latches (close to the windshield) so I don't have to push the hood down so far for it to lock?
Can I shim the rear latches (close to the windshield) so I don't have to push the hood down so far for it to lock?
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
1: Shims go between the hinge and the body
2: You can also put shims between the hook on the hood and the hood to change the closed position height. With a new hood seal, it might take a little force to close.
2: You can also put shims between the hook on the hood and the hood to change the closed position height. With a new hood seal, it might take a little force to close.
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Aren't you supposed to set the rear height with the
threaded adjustment on the latch and bumper ?
... never heard of anyone shimming the latches.
Rubber spacers are used along the gutters to keep the edges aligned.
threaded adjustment on the latch and bumper ?
... never heard of anyone shimming the latches.
Rubber spacers are used along the gutters to keep the edges aligned.
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by Hvymtlc5
Where is the threaded part on the latch your referencing?
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...349683ECA08A20
.. you just don't notice it under the spring.
Most would be rusted or corroded a bit ... best to use penetrating oil
and some heat to get it free.
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by NHvette
The ***** part is threaded, too ...
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...349683ECA08A20
.. you just don't notice it under the spring.
Most would be rusted or corroded a bit ... best to use penetrating oil
and some heat to get it free.
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...349683ECA08A20
.. you just don't notice it under the spring.
Most would be rusted or corroded a bit ... best to use penetrating oil
and some heat to get it free.
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Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Originally Posted by big_G
78-82 use a hook, chevy adds shims as necessary.
I'll have to find someone local with a late C3 to check 'em out sometime.
