C.ronald Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hello, Have any of you had to adjust the bottom plate on the hood latch(47 P15) I see the hood part has an adjustable "male" part but it appears that mine is hitting and won't close completly.The hood slams but only goes 1/2 way shut.There is no adj left on top part.It appears that the base has been peshed down,i only need @1/4 of an inch.has any one had this dilema(with there hood) it looks like the base plate and frt sheetmetal can be moved up a bit and I thought maybe a couple washers under the base might do it. Thanks Ron:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm's Coupe Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I don't know if there is an an adjustment on the hood latch or not. Never checked into that. However, I had the same problem when putting my hood back on the coupe after I rebuilt the engine. Prior to removal it shut like it should. When I put it back on, had trouble closing the hood. I had to realign the hood to get it to shut properly after that. The holes that bolt the hood to the spring are slotted. Try loosing those screws (both sides at the same time), then push it forward or toward the rear to get the hood properly aligned. Then the hood may shut properly once you find the right spot. It's easier with two people adjusting the sides at the same time. You also have to watch the gap between the hood and cowl when adjusting the hood for proper alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Ron that top latch besides being adjustable for length it does move a little front to back and side to side I believe. Also very possible its a problem at the rear bolts as Norm mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 I think my triangular hood latch has some washers under it to raise it just a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.ronald Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Bingo,That did it one washer under each of the mounting bolts gave it enough lift to latch completely,without chipping more paint off the front of the hood and grill area....Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1948 dodge fink cigar car Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 i cant get my hood to stop rubbing in the cowl and chiping the paint. i just repainted the car and i dont want to chip any paint . i have the butterfly hood and it hit the cowl when i close it. i tried to move it foward as far as i could but it still hits. is there any tricks to it. mabe some washers someplace. pls help me i dont want to damage my new paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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