Project Crusty Biscuit (65 Plymouth Valiant)

great build page Chris, just been right through from the first post! I'm building an Aussie 67 Dodge ute, thought I had some repairs to do! Compared to this it was rust free! I'm about to do the same as you've done in post #165 and have the same bonnet/hood issue. Mines a custom fibreglass unit I made from scratch. When I cut the vent out I'll do a cut across the panel and lift the centre and make a fill in panel. If no one else has said, post #142 with your gas struts for the hood, turn them the other way up. They will last longer as the seals require being on the downside to lubricate and also stop dirt entering the strut.