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Wolfie
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-- 04-12-2011 @ 8:34 PM
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How difficult is it to remove and reinstall the hood without scratching the paint? It looks like a five man job. Four to carefully lift the hood and one to remove the bolts. Do the springs have much tension on them? Thanks!
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40guy
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-- 04-13-2011 @ 6:57 AM
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I've did it this way many times. 1-raise hood. 2-cut safety wire from back bolts { if it's still on there } 3-place a quilt or other such THICK covering over the cowl and fenders. 4-have someone hold the front of the hood as you remove the spring arms from the hood. tha springs don't have any force on them with the hood up. 5-remove four rear bolts from back of hood. 6-lift off hood. I've never used 5 people to do this; usually 3 and have done it with 2 if the hood is proped in front with a rod. It's not a big deal, but use as many people as you feel comfortable with.
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Wolfie
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-- 04-13-2011 @ 2:37 PM
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Thanks 40guy. That was a lot of help.
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Turks46
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-- 04-17-2011 @ 11:26 AM
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I've actually done it using three winch straps suspended from the garage rafters to the nose and two hood corners. The winch mechanism on the corners makes it a bit easier on small adjustments while you undo the side bolts. Just make sure the strap connections are secure.
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