1968 Dodge Dart GT Sleeping Beauty?
You might be ok.
I took these photos from my 67 dart and 273.
Al measurements are thru the centerline of the 2bbl left to right
About 1/2" to the top of the post and fender top inboard of the outer peak.
About 3/4"
About 7/8"
About 1"
I put a blob of playdough on the air cleaner and closed the hood. about 2 1/4 from the hood insulation to the inner ring of the air cleaner.
So based on all this I measure 1-3/8" from the fender edge to the insulation