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PagodaFan

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Hood gap correction
« on: November 11, 2021, 11:20:41 »
Hi friends,
What do you suggest to use in order to get a perfect panel gap fit, any suggestions in order to obtain a 4 mm gap all around?
Thx much.
« Last Edit: November 25, 2021, 18:59:14 by PagodaFan »
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Re: Hood gap correction
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2021, 16:01:27 »

Yes...,
Basically, that's the way to go.

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Re: Hood gap correction
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2021, 19:22:21 »
Coincidentally I came across this last night, video from Eastwood on how to do panel gap on a trunk lid - same idea. Using filler rather than lead. Watch as from the 4:58 minute mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smudf-wpsoY
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Cees Klumper
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Re: Hood gap correction
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2021, 21:24:46 »
I would check 5 times if it cannot be adjusted before I start using a file...
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Re: Hood gap correction
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2021, 23:43:23 »
Thank you.
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Re: Hood gap correction
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2021, 23:46:03 »
Great video, Thanks!
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Re: Hood gap correction
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2021, 04:42:25 »
You're welcome, I also really like that video, a bunch of guys monkeying around but getting serious work done.
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Cees Klumper
1969 Mercedes 280 SL automatic
1968 Ford Mustang 302 V8 being restored father/son project
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
1962 FIAT 1500S OSCA convertible
2014 FIAT 500 Abarth
1983 Porsche 944 2.5
1990 Ford Bronco II
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