Just had a similar issue with a 78. I was able to resolve it by loosening the screws that hold the urethane skin to the bumper frame and pulling the skin up. I can’t remember if the early second gen bumpers have the same screws. It’s been several years since I built one. You can also recess the latch a skooch lower to take a bit of the crown out of the hood. Between the two you should able to make it work. Don’t give up yet.
Don
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