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People overlook the NEED for properly operating hinges too often. At LEAST keep them well lubed, and always push back on the hood as you push down to close it.

Hoods 'bow' from lack of attention of doing this, and over time the hood can actually crack along the edge pinch weld area.

Ever see how hoods don't quite align right along the length of a fender, but are properly adjusted in the front and back? Now you know why.

On my 'bird, I had my body guy weld in a section of angle iron along the 'rail' of the hood pinch weld, which helps avoid the dreaded 'bow'. Works very well, and you really have to look to see it. Most never notice.


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