[Bob Bidonde]

Consider the simple approaches first. It appears to me that the radiator is up too high on the front cross member and or the body is too low at the firewall.

There are two simple things that might correct the hood alignment:

1. The radiator attachment to the front cross member should have on each side a hex head bolt inserted from underneath the cross member, one 1/8" thick rubber pad on top of the cross member, the radiator mounting flange sits on the rubber, a coil spring sits on the radiator's mounting flange, a nut and a cotter pin. It is possible that the radiator mounting flange is bent downward. The flange should be 90 degrees from the side of the radiator or there may be too many rubber shims on top of the cross member;

2. The back of the hood can be raised by adding rubber shims under the hood hinge bracket that is screwed to the cowl;

The more difficult issues that could cause the hood misalignment problem are:

a) Incorrect radiator (year or non-Ford) or a poorly made reproduction radiator;

b) Missing blocks and or rubber pads at the body to frame attachment bolts. The body should sit parallel and approximately 1/4" above the running board splash apron;

c) A bend / crack in the frame at the rear motor mounts;

d) 1928 or 1929 front crossmember.