Problems with Billet Hinges

[gearbanger]

I have recently run into a snag with my Eddie Motorsport Hinges for my 67 GTO. The hinges are actually 64 chevelle, but that is what they sell for the 64-67 GTO. The problem is, when the hinges are installed, the bolt holes for mounting the hood are 11/16" to narrow. This is both in the up and down position. The hinges are really nice and the work flawlessly, but that is too much difference for me. The hinges are actually too close together. If they were outward to far, you could shim them in, but that's not the case. EMS agreed to take them back, but I really want some cool hinges.

I measured the dimension of the hinge from the fender mounting surface to the centerline of the hood bolts and it is about 1.93 inches on one hinge an about 2.03 on the other. So I thought I would call Fesler and see what their hinges measured. Well, for some reason I could not get them to tell me. I have no idea why. If I could get the measurement and be convinced they were the ticket, I would order the $800 hinges today, but nope, they said too bad.

What gives? Is this some kind of top secret info that you have to have a security clearance to get? Is this the secret to it all? If this info leaks out, is it going to blow the hood hinge market wide open?