89StangGTConvertible

I just dropped my Stang off at the body shop to have them paint and install my new Cervini's Ram Air Hood I received from LMR. The guy dry fitted it first, and called me to take a look. He said he made all the adjustments possible. It doesn't look bad, but the gaps are not 100 percent equal on both sides... and, it seems a bit off where it meets the aftermarket pony grill (recently installed)... wish I snapped a quick pic... I told him to go ahead and paint it and install it... should it be a "near perfect" fit? I don't even think my stock hood was "near perfect". I paid extra because of the rave fitment reviews Cervini's hoods get. What should my expectations be with an after market hood? Is he being lazy, and not doing all he can to get it close to perfect? I just don't know...

mattdel

Replacement body panel fitment on cars that are 20+ years old ain't easy. Metal flexes with time and pressure, so there's a good chance that the hood is 100% perfect and the rest of the car is out of whack a bit. Body panel creases come undone, spot welds snap. If you want it perfect, you need to perfect the rest of the car as well.

89StangGTConvertible

Thanks, Matt. I am sure the car is slightly outta whack.
While looking at online pics of the hood on other similar foxes, I see most are a bit out of alignment too. Oh well, that's the way it goes, I guess!

parrfive

I've had 3 different hoods on my car and none were even close to fitting like the stock hood. The best you can do is split the difference on each side and shoot it. It is what it is.

89StangGTConvertible

Yeah, it's been painted now, and reinstalled. Looks good... not perfect, but good. I am happy.

mjr46

quit screwing with the beutification of that thing!!..powa' is what youz need!!!

89StangGTConvertible

I know, I know... I can't help myself! Soon, Mike... real soon, we'll be dropping in a fresh 306 from Ford Racing... I can't wait!

ruskiegunlover

you know we need a pic or two when you get it back....

89StangGTConvertible

Why, yes, I am one of those guys who parks in two spots at the furthest end of the parking lot. Get over it, and park your Prius far from mine.

ttocs

those gaps are off huh? Not too bad but still you would hope when ya go with a good name and pro install that it would fit perfectly.