Nose hinge install

[edwardb]

Thanks guys, got the hinges in but the bottom of the nose hits radiator aluminum, wish I had the foresight not to install like xlr8or said, but to lat. So do I just trim the aluminum ?

Yes. The radiator aluminum needs to be trimmed back to the 3/4-inch frame in that area. When you clear that, then you'll need to trim the body to clear the radiator in order for the nose to open all the way. Even more if you have the A/C condenser mounted. I know it's gotten really long, but have you looked at my build thread? Link in my sig line. I talk about (and show) what I found doing mine and how I resolved. Including this.

[bil1024]

Yes. The radiator aluminum needs to be trimmed back to the 3/4-inch frame in that area. When you clear that, then you'll need to trim the body to clear the radiator in order for the nose to open all the way. Even more if you have the A/C condenser mounted. I know it's gotten really long, but have you looked at my build thread? Link in my sig line. I talk about (and show) what I found doing mine and how I resolved. Including this.

Yep! Your skills blow me away!

[edwardb]

Yep! Your skills blow me away!

Not hunting for a compliment, but thanks. I was only pointing out that some of the things you're asking about are documented in other builds. Mine plus other excellent Coupe build threads. They've all been a resource that I've scoured repeatedly.