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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.
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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
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
1962 FIAT 1500S OSCA convertible
1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3
1983 Porsche 944 2.5
1990 Ford Bronco II
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