Hood Removal
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Valley Springs SD
Hood Removal
I am planning on removing my hood this weekend and was wondering if that is something I can accomplish by myself or will I need an extra set of hands? Basically how much does it weigh and how cumbersome will it be?
Any advice or tips would be appreaciated.
Any advice or tips would be appreaciated.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Raleigh NC
St. Jude Donor '13-'14
Get the extra help, definitely. You'd hate to damage it. Its not heavy (maybe 35 pounds?) but very awkward.
Advice: Mark the exact locations of the hood bolts. This way when you put it back, you'll have the alignment right.
Advice: Mark the exact locations of the hood bolts. This way when you put it back, you'll have the alignment right.
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Racer
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From: Valley Springs SD
Team Owner
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You can remove the hood with the hinges if you pull the fender skirt bolts. You can remove the hood without the hinges if you remove the hinge bolts on the hood.
Either way, two pair of hands works best.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
If not, you"ll be making the adjustments later. Not a big deal, but it takes some time.
Good luck
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Melting Slicks
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From: Northeast
Did mine a couple of weeks ago. Get someone to help.
I used some blue painters tape and covered the edge of the hood and also lined the edge of the fender. Also, laid out blankets and towels over the fenders and front end. Maybe overkill but if you slip you could chip the paint.
I used some blue painters tape and covered the edge of the hood and also lined the edge of the fender. Also, laid out blankets and towels over the fenders and front end. Maybe overkill but if you slip you could chip the paint.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Valley Springs SD
Well we got the hood off and back on. My daughter was home today, she graduated from college this spring and no job yet so she is staying with us. She helped me get the hood off and back on again and help with the liner install and even brought me a nice refreshing beverage! We had a good day together and here are the results..
I know some of you don't like the graphic and especially with the circle but I really like it and that's all that matters. The picture does not do it justice, it looks better in real life.
I know some of you don't like the graphic and especially with the circle but I really like it and that's all that matters. The picture does not do it justice, it looks better in real life.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Glen Allen, VA
the only reason I don't like the graphic is it's the wrong logo for a C3, but like you said, you're the only one who needs to like it, and I think it's awesome you spending quality time with your daughter.
looks good
