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Old 11-13-2017, 10:28 AM   #55
ABQ-C10
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Re: The Patina Machina

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Originally Posted by Blumenthal4 View Post
Beautiful truck! I came across you build thread this morning trying to figure out how others have installed their switch hood hinges. Did you have to modify your strut brackets and or firewall to allow the strut brackets for your hood hinges to be low enough? I started mocking up my switch hinges this weekend and the firewall protrusion doesn't allow the bracket to sit low enough to line up with the holes on the hinge assembly.
On the inside of each bracket I had to give it a tap downward to make a slight dent in the protrusion to allow it to sit flush in there.
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1984 Chevy C30 crew cab dually - 454/4L80E, Airbags, 4-link/Watts link, 22" Alcoa wheels

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