I know I am replying to a pretty old post. But I am having a heck of a time figuring out how to mount the hood on my 51 J without it scrapping the cowl. I read you note. Has anyone come up with a solution? I am considering fabricating simple hinges instead of using the originals because of this very problem. My car was not an original restoration so I am not concerned about it not being original.
Anyway, anybody ever figure it out? I have heard stronger(?) springs will help?