Body / Glass: Hood Alignment

[alstude3]

Does anyone have the magic formula for adjusting a hood on a 1953 starliner, after removal. I have tried theway the manual describes, with no success.
When I adjust all the way forward, the hood still hits the cowel in the center.

[studegary]

Welcome!
Like most of them, the center of your hood has either sagged or been bent down, or both.
If you use the search function, you will see a lot of discussion on this subject, including correction of the hood.
Your hood should be flush with the cowl. This is more important than the forward position.
First - be sure that you have the rubber piece in place on the cowl.
Second - be sure to pull the hood toward you when either raising or lowering it.
Third - use a cloth wrapped board at the center of the hood at the cowl and apply pressure to the hood to reform the center of the hood up slightly.

[dallastx75208]

My 62 hawk is the same way. I do need to get the rubber in place but was holding off till painted.