hood hinge problem

[Teamamc <teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Can anyone suggest a fix for Sonny.
please reply to him as well as the list.

jmjoy@xxxxxxx <jmjoy@xxxxxxx>
I have encountered a hood on a 1976 AMC Matador Coupe that when closed is up 
about an inch & 1/2 in the rear.  Nothing I can do seems to improve the 
problem. I have removed the hinges and cleaned them and checked for bent 
parts but every thing seems good. If you remove the springs it helps but 
still up half inch. I have considered slotting the hinge mounting holes. If 
you have seen this before please tell me how to correct the malfunction -or 
do I need new hinges.

Signed,
Stumped Matador restorer - Sonny Hazel