When you really care about a project, the last 10% tends to be more frustrating than the first 90%; but when it's finished, you will probably agree it was worth the effort. IDK about you but I hate using a dremel to cut metal unless I have to. In my experience, they are slow cutting, wobbly, and don't last long before having to change cutting disks. If it were me, I would have used a "nibbler"(takes small bites out of the metal in quick succession) or body saw(small reciprocating air saw) on the sides, and a roloc angle grinder to remove material from the center.
When you really care about a project, the last 10% tends to be more frustrating than the first 90%; but when it's finished, you will probably agree it was worth the effort. IDK about you but I hate using a dremel to cut metal unless I have to. In my experience, they are slow cutting, wobbly, and don't last long before having to change cutting disks. If it were me, I would have used a "nibbler"(takes small bites out of the metal in quick succession) or body saw(small reciprocating air saw) on the sides, and a roloc angle grinder to remove material from the center.
I ended up trimming mine right across the whole cowl reducing it by half and flush at the radius's now it clears no problem.
You should bolt on the hood latch is so it can pull the hood down and help you align everything up
the hood support rod goes into a bracket on the support rod from the fire wall
just use some of your left over paint to brush touch it up . ( the body paint)
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