Re: hood hinge problem

[farna@xxxxxxx]

There has to be something wrong with the hinges themselves. The only real solution is to replace them. It may not be possible to tell how they are bent without a good hinge to compare to. Sounds like the hood flew open at some point in time and really tweaked the hinges. That or the hinges bound up (got stiff) and the hood support bent gradually over the years. I don't think it likely that the supports on the inner fender wells got bent. Slotting the hinges should work, will keep you from replacing the hinges and more likely the hood. 

On March 5, 2006 Bryan Morrow wrote:

> 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


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