Mounting the slam panel as the last step in rebuilding my front end. I am happy with the drip rail and front end alignment to the bonnet.

When I put the slam panel into what appears to be its natural position the bonnet pin does not line up with the slam panel hole. I have moved the slam to the correct position for the catch but it now looks stupidly too far forwards. I left the bonnet hinges on the bonnet and the hinge mounting on the body does not have any fore-aft adjustment so the bonnet must (?) be in the correct position. I welded in a new front section of inner wing but the other side was original so pretty sure I have not shortened the car :shock: .

Does the overhang shown below look reasonable? Am I a worry wort? Should I trim off the excess?

What is your gap like at the back of the bonnet? can it go back?
Leave the dog willy loose to see if it will improve,
your top lock panel should go back more as you will have a problem with the grille fit and how far it sit inside the guard alignment around the headlamps.
Jim

dog willy?????

Glen
the dogs willy is the bit on the bonnet with the spring on it.
Loosen the nut and it should wobble around like a willy in a shirt sleeve.