taking the hood off
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: cincinnati ohio
St. Jude Donor '09
You can drill a couple index holes thru the hinges into the hood(1/8" or smaller) to aid in the reinstall.
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I lay the hood on the car, align it all around with cardboard shims and install and tighten the hinge bolts from the bottom.
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I lay the hood on the car, align it all around with cardboard shims and install and tighten the hinge bolts from the bottom.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
The hood is pretty heavy and an odd size to manage by yourself. Two people is a must, in my book. As mentioned, mark the position of the hinges. If you decide to put a pilot drill in the hinge/hood, make sure you use a stop collar with your drill (or it could just come out the top of the hood 
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Melting Slicks
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From: Doha
St. Jude Donor '08
The last time I took my hood off, I did it by only myself. The hood is not heavy at all, and its in a asize that you can easily and firmly grab it up. You have to be very careful not to scratch the paint, use some rags or towels in the hinged area.