Hood To Radiator Seal Question

[Daveh]

Hey guys,

I put on my hood to radiator seal last night and it fit like a glove.  The only issue I have is the clip that goes in the hole just above where the hood striker is bolted to won't fit.  It seems that the rubber is hitting the bold a little so I shaved a little of the rubber off and that didn't work either. 

Has anyone ever encountered this and what was your fix?  Thanks

Dave

[Cuda Cody]

I've not had that problem yet.  Have you tried a few different clips to see if maybe a different one fits?

[Daveh]

I have but no luck.  All the others popped right in, I think the bolt on the striker inside the hood is holding it up.  I was trying to get around it but left it for the night.  All the rest are fine it will probably be fine but I'll figure it out all the same. 

[cordodge]

I have a new one but did not install as I wasn't sure if it would wear the paint in the area? 

[Burdar]

I think the bolt on the striker inside the hood is holding it up.

Is it the correct bolt?  Could it be too long?  Would a shorter bolt not block the hole?

What year are you working on?  The newer cars used small plastic clips.  The earlier years used larger metal clips.

[Daveh]

It's a 71 and I bought the stainless clips and used a little grease on them to prevent the area from rusting.