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hood gap

Getting the car ready for paint and am setting the hood gap, what number am I looking for between fender and hood?

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just a good even gap all the way around . there is no oe gap number .
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4-4.5 MM is pretty standard.
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where in new mexico ? im in albuquerque
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where in new mexico ? im in albuquerque
I'm in Las Cruces Mike, know a few Porsche heads in you neck of the woods.
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Thanks haven't really checked with 2 fenders on yet but knowing 4 to 4.5 will certainly be a great place to start.
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Thanks haven't really checked with 2 fenders on yet but knowing 4 to 4.5 will certainly be a great place to start.
If you can hold those #'s you will A OK.

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