How heavy is a 77 Hood?
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From: some hole in the ground town- camp verde:) arizona
well since i have the hood off mine, i weighed it just now- 42 lbs
i've tried doing it myself and it's hard to support one side while you remove the bolts from the other. anyways, i didn't succeed by myself. best to have an assistant
i've tried doing it myself and it's hard to support one side while you remove the bolts from the other. anyways, i didn't succeed by myself. best to have an assistant
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I needed assistants to get the hood off, but now that the hinges/bolts are disconnected I can tilt it and lift it (very carefully) and move it off the car. Works out since I haven't a garage.
I'd believe the 42 lbs as an accurate number, the sound deadening might add or subtract ~3lbs but otherwise you should be very close to that number. Awkward to move alone though, and as I said above, removal requires more people.
I'd believe the 42 lbs as an accurate number, the sound deadening might add or subtract ~3lbs but otherwise you should be very close to that number. Awkward to move alone though, and as I said above, removal requires more people.
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From: Sylmar CA
The hood on my 77 is fairly light but just a bit bulky so I had someone help me remove it and put it back on, just so that I wouldn't damage it in any way. I wouldn't try doing it alone just so that you won't accidentally bump it or scratch it anywhere.
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Burning Brakes
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When I am done, I can have him bolt it while I hold it.
Thanks Much
Jack
77 L-82
