Thanks for the advice. I know there is a gap at the front, but didn't know about the hood having a gap between it and the fenders, but that shouldn't be a problem. I have the car sub framed with a S-10 front end, so I've welded the grille panel to the fenders and putting supports behind it and it will be hinged from the front of the frame. I plan on cutting the fenders at an angle (about ten o'clock) back up to the hood with about 3 inches or so at the top of the fender left (where it bolts to the body).
My real question is does the edge of the hood (cowl end) line up with the edge of the fender where it bolts to the body?
Thank's for any advice.
John 47plevy