No Frank, I'm talking about the post that the slotted piece rides on. The cover you are missing, if I read your post correctly, goes one the slotted arm at the rear corners. Those covers are 126 887 01 25 (left) and 126 887 02 25 (right). If you look at those posts (visible where the hood meet the windshield when closed) you'll see the shoulder flange.

Phil called me back, he will be trying to locate a post for me. Apparently only the right is available, which is good because that is the one missing the shoulder. I also found out tonight that I too can trick the hood by closing it slowly, I just don't feel it is fully latched.

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