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> Alignment of Hood, Headlight and Eyebrows, Any thoughts, procedures or guidelines?
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post May 16 2015, 11:44 PM
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Hello,
My car is a 74, has had no body damage and appears very straight. The only problem is uneven gaps in the headlight area. Has anyone come up with a logical sequence of alignment of the three components mentioned in the thread title? I have gone at this three times now and always end up with unsatisfactory results.
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post May 17 2015, 08:03 AM
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I set the hood first and lights last. Have you tried to loosen the brackets that hold the eyebrow. Are the conical rubber tit's worn? Is your hood seal new?
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post May 17 2015, 08:32 AM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ May 17 2015, 07:03 AM) *

I set the hood first and lights last. Have you tried to loosen the brackets that hold the eyebrow. Are the conical rubber tit's worn? Is your hood seal new?


I didn't know that the eyebrows had moveable brackets. The rubber grommets are either new or in great condition. Hood seal is also in great condition.
I'll start with the hood...again. This is my third try at this. The hood seems to want to return to its previous position. I've loosened the bracket on both sides of the headlight assembly. Where are theyebrow brackets?

Thanks for the response.
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post May 17 2015, 09:23 AM
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There are no 'eyebrow' brackets, only the rubber mounts. . . therefore the location of the 'brows are the fixed item for the most part short of bending the 'brow tabs themselves. . put them in place first.
Once the 'brows are in place, adjust the hood to get even gaps on all sides. . then the headlight pivots can be moved to align the headlight doors to have even gaps. . This isn't a 'one time try' item. . you'll find you have to repeat the process to end up with even gaps on all sides. . just takes time and patience. .

Sometimes helps to only loosen one side of the hood at a time when trying to set the side gaps. . hard to explain.
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post May 17 2015, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE(toolguy @ May 17 2015, 11:23 AM) *

There are no 'eyebrow' brackets, only the rubber mounts. . . therefore the location of the 'brows are the fixed item for the most part short of bending the 'brow tabs themselves. . put them in place first.
Once the 'brows are in place, adjust the hood to get even gaps on all sides. . then the headlight pivots can be moved to align the headlight doors to have even gaps. . This isn't a 'one time try' item. . you'll find you have to repeat the process to end up with even gaps on all sides. . just takes time and patience. .

Sometimes helps to only loosen one side of the hood at a time when trying to set the side gaps. . hard to explain.

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might want to consider loosening the hood latch as well, possibly removing it altogether during the alignment process. Might also consider removing the springs so you can open & close @ your leisure (you can use a broom stick to prop the hood open). Having another person helps a lot. Still, lots of trial & error.
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post May 17 2015, 09:36 AM
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Hood first, check gaps at fender and cowl...get those the way you want them

Everything else moves and can be adjusted to match the hood.
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post May 17 2015, 10:51 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You see so many w/ hoods that aren't adjusted correctly. That gap above the front bumper top.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
I replaced the rubber grommets on the eyebrows with small machine screws and nuts to give them adjustability. Patience (IMG:style_emoticons/default/locust.gif). Patience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post May 17 2015, 11:38 AM
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An article here on The World by Sir Andy may help you when trying to get the head lights lined up: http://www.914world.com/specs/headlight_adjustment.php
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post May 17 2015, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE(altitude411 @ May 17 2015, 12:51 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You see so many w/ hoods that aren't adjusted correctly. That gap above the front bumper top.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
I replaced the rubber grommets on the eyebrows with small machine screws and nuts to give them adjustability. Patience (IMG:style_emoticons/default/locust.gif). Patience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

It's up to you but the rubber grommets are there for a reason.
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post May 17 2015, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ May 17 2015, 01:02 PM) *


It's up to you but the rubber grommets are there for a reason.


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If you ever get your fingers in between the eyebrow and the housing when the headlight goes to autoclose you will be missing fingers...
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post May 17 2015, 02:17 PM
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Are your kidding me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ... maybe I should remove the doors & the trunk lids so I don't slam my fingers in them as well?

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post May 17 2015, 08:18 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ May 17 2015, 10:03 AM) *

I set the hood first and lights last. Have you tried to loosen the brackets that hold the eyebrow. Are the conical rubber tit's worn? Is your hood seal new?

Wait, I missed this.
You wear conical rubber tits when adjusting the hood?
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post May 17 2015, 10:08 PM
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Just about to wrap up reassembly of my -6 after a panels off repaint. Only exterior thing left is the eyebrows. Anyone know a source for the conical rubber tits? I need a full set for each side. After my last respray in 1979 the brows were mounted with screws and nuts and I want to go back to original.
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post May 17 2015, 10:13 PM
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http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Eyebrow-grom...of-6-914EYE.htm

better safe than sorry... you might get your fingers cut off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post May 17 2015, 10:22 PM
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Keep in mind that you can alter the arch of the hood to make it longer and shorter. A little pressure makes a big difference
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post May 17 2015, 11:33 PM
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QUOTE(altitude411 @ May 17 2015, 09:13 PM) *

http://shop.914rubber.com/914-Eyebrow-grom...of-6-914EYE.htm

better safe than sorry... you might get your fingers cut off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)



Thanks, we'll have to compare -6s some day.
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post May 18 2015, 06:58 AM
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QUOTE(altitude411 @ May 17 2015, 04:17 PM) *

Are your kidding me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ... maybe I should remove the doors & the trunk lids so I don't slam my fingers in them as well?

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A lot of guys here have kids in the garage. You are right next to the doors and trunk lids when they open and close, and they are manual, so it's easier to keep little fingers out of the way. Headlights can close while you are not near them. A little safety margin is not a bad idea.
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post May 18 2015, 07:11 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Hey guy's I appreciate the concern... this is a car we're talking about and not the ball pit at a Chucky Cheese. Common sense man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post May 18 2015, 07:57 AM
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QUOTE(altitude411 @ May 18 2015, 07:11 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Hey guy's I appreciate the concern... this is a car we're talking about and not the ball pit at a Chucky Cheese. Common sense man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Turn the knob on the headlight motor a few turns and watch what happens - even with the key off. It cycles the motor and your hand is right there. People that don't know about that can get mangled.
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Ok, enough. Please, I've owned my car for 35+ years... I know all about how the headlights work. How about I put a huge sign on the front bumper of the car that warns small children and old ladies how dangerous the headlights are? Would that make you happy? Get off my six (so to speak) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=102086
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