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Old 09-06-2018, 10:03 AM   #14
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Re: Rob's Garage Build in Process

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Originally Posted by l78vetteman View Post
Gap issues... Large and inconsistent. Here are some pictures. I am thinking I need to add metal to tighten them up to about an 1/8". What are you guys doing? Is this a common problem.
Yes. This is the exact same areas I had trouble with on my 57. I welded 1/8" rod to the edge of the hood, and sliced the fender to close the gaps.

Nice mod on the front coil over. I wish I would have converted from stud mount to eye mount like you did. Way better design.
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