umodelnut Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Ok so we got the hood on the U, but it wont set down right. The fiberglass rib hits the front of the cab and wont let it go down and the hinges are all the way forward. We also tried raising the front of the cab but it didn't solve the problem. The vent in the center of the cab by the windshield is also too far to the drivers side so the hood will set down on top of it a little. Any one had this issue before? Suggestions? Something has to be shimmed somewhere Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Ok so we got the hood on the U, but it wont set down right. The fiberglass rib hits the front of the cab and wont let it go down and the hinges are all the way forward. We also tried raising the front of the cab but it didn't solve the problem. The vent in the center of the cab by the windshield is also too far to the drivers side so the hood will set down on top of it a little. Any one had this issue before? Suggestions? Something has to be shimmed somewhereVinny I'm sure you'll get it straightened out! Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Is it the same hood that came on the truck if so recheck your hinges for proper adjustment Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Morphing into a R model....?Sorry, couldn't resist.Original hood to the truck? Has it been on before and fit OK? 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Did you have the cab off? Did the hood fit before? If it did and you have the hinge adjustment as far forward as possible, I myself would loosen all the cab mounts a bit (semi snug) wiggle the cab back and to the right some. You can align the cab pretty close and get the final adjustments from the hinges. That's what I personally would do, others may have better ideas. Paul 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Not original cab. It fit to the old cab. But it wont to this one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Than I would align the cab to the hood by adjusting the cab. Lot of work but may be the only solution. 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Are the cabs identical? May need to take some measurements. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Not original cab. It fit to the old cab. But it wont to this one.When/why did you swap cabs? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 You guys dont remember? We put another cab on on it like a few years ago. Original one was shot 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 we're old Vinny,we forget 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I remembered! .......I think? Lol! Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Haha. Well we're thinking that at some point in time the hood was wrecked and patched up alot. So it fit back to the old cab. But that makes meThink, why wont it fit to this one? A U model cab is a U model cab. It should fit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Look over both the hood and the cab to find out any traces of old repairs wich could change their form.If find any make your mind on how to correct it. Or swap the entire thing (sorry but might be a way).If nothing of that shows out look over cab mounting points to move it the way you need.Any mounting brackets might be deformed/modified or improperly installed either. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Is the cab leaned forward? If so it would shorten the gap between the firewall and the radiator. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'd get everything loose and pull the cab back as much as possible and see if the hood can be made to fit that way. I would also verify that the cab is not leaning forward a above. If you cannot get proper spacing that way you may need to elongate holes enough to make it work along with some slight shimming to lean it back. You just don't want it to be visible of course. How far off is it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Post some pics with the hood touching the cab Vin. Might give us a better view of what's wrong. Sounds like some loosening of mounts and tweaking is in order. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicpelle Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 "We're old" lol! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 I'll take a buncha pictures when i go over there next time Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 And its not off by much at all, just enough to screw it all up ya know Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-309845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post umodelnut Posted November 8, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2015 Papa did some more tinkering. To me it looks like itll set doiwn pretty good now. But it acts now as jf something in the front is holding it, like the radiator. But i dont see how it would 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-310567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 If you have the bulldog mounted on you might check the plate and bolts on the under side to see if there hitting the radiator. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-310573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brian Blaylock Posted November 8, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2015 I know this is off subject but your paint really looks good 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-310585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Will have to see. Next time ill throw the bulldog and plate on quick. And thanks brian! Waiting till the hood fits on there right then ill get pictures of the whole thing haha 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-310594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 The cab might be too far forward. It'll take a bit but loosen the cab mounts and try to slide it back a little. That would be enough to screw things up. 1/8 of an inch here 1/10 of and inch there all adds up in the big picture. This is the not so fun part of restoring trucks son! Good luck! P.S. Your still way ahead of me! I still don't have one! LMAO! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42452-hood-issue/#findComment-310601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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