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Jan 4, 2010 | 01:22 PM

kingkohlmn

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Hood alignment

I did do a search first, but from what I found most pertained to pre 78. My hood needs to be moved toward the passenger side. There are a few posts which say the lower bolts on the hood hinge can be loosened from underneath. My feeling is this works on pre 78, but on a 78 the reservoir for the vacuum for the head lights looks like its in the way. Has anyone done this on a 78 or later? I think I may have success if I remove the turn signal grills and remove the lower fairing assembly. Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks Bill

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Jan 4, 2010 | 01:58 PM

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Post a pic. How much do you want to move the hood? You have a small amount of movement in the hood hinges.

Jan 4, 2010 | 08:08 PM

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Post a pic. How much do you want to move the hood? You have a small amount of movement in the hood hinges.

Tried that already, didn't help.

Jan 5, 2010 | 11:41 AM

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Tried that already, didn't help.

I'm wondering whether you've got problems other than hood adjustment. Has your car been hit?

Jan 5, 2010 | 09:44 PM

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I'm wondering whether you've got problems other than hood adjustment. Has your car been hit?

My post may be a bit misleading. The car has not been hit. I feel the reservoir is in the way because you can not see around it when the lower fairing is installed. If I recall, pre 78 vettes did not have the reservoir. I am pretty sure if I remove the lower fairing, I would have enough room. Before I do this I am hoping someone can confirm they have done this on a 78 or later and it worked.

Jan 5, 2010 | 11:18 PM

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I used paint sticks on both sides in several locations protecting the paint with the hinges semi tight so I could jiggle it into the correct location and keep tightening and checking until firm and finished.....It lined up perfect sides, front, and including the wiper door... and I didn`t have to go under the car...nor did I even want too...