<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1967Z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks, Charley. I'm certainly no expert on these cars but it looks like the tops of the inner fenders are indented as stamped by Ford. This ebay auction shows an engine compartment shot...
Ford LTD on ebay </div></div>
I think you are right. It almost looks like the dent is needed for the hood hinge.