Need A12 RR hood measurement (factory original hood)

[Air grabbler]

I’m repairing the center post on my RR hood and need the measurement from the top of the scoop to the hood surface on a factory original hood, as measured in the center of the scoop opening. In other words, directly in front of the center post.

Thanks!

 

[Air grabbler]

For instance, in the attached picture the distance is 3 3/8”.

But I’m not sure whether I need to build up the center post to meet the bottom of the hood scoop or push the scoop down to meet the center post.

 

[Bird 426]

3 3/8" is close enough.