11-1
CHASSIS SHEET METAL
SUBJECT
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
PAGE
SUBJECT
Hood
11-1
Hood Latch
11-2
Hood Hinges
11-2
PAGE
Front Fenders
11-3
Front Inner Fender. .
11-4
Grille
.
11-6
HOOD
The hood (Figs. 11-1—11-3), of rigid sheet metal
construction, is composed of a single sheet metal
outer panel and a rugged inner panel reinforcement.
Further rigidity is obtained by the insertion of rein
forcement braces and brackets strategically located
so as not to interfere with adjustment or service
repair conditions.
A.
ADJUSTMENT
Slotted holes are provided at all hood hinge attach
ing points for proper adjustment; both vertically and
fore and aft.
To lower the rear corners for proper alignment to
the cowl and fenders, and to ensure contact with
the hood side wedges, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen front end of hinge mounting bracket to
fenders.
2. Hold hood open as high as possible and force
front of hinge upward.
3. Tighten fender connection.
NOTE:
If this does not correct
condition,
lower
entire hinge by loosening attachment bolts at cowl
and pushing downward.
The portion of hood hinge that attaches to cowl has
elongated holes at top and bottom to take care of
any body
variations.
Fig. 11-1
Pontiac Hood