Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2007 19:32:49 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Hi Folks, Here is my next project: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/AdrianJones34/ProjectCar1.jpg Would it be possible to remove the hood by myself? I could invite the neighbour over to help bu
Yes you can, I did. Just stuff some towels under the back of the hood, take out all but one of the bolts on each side. remove the last bolt on one side, let it rest on the towels. go to the other si
<<Would it be possible to remove the hood by myself? >> If memory serves Adrian, 6 self tapping screws on outside and about the same one inside. Then 6 bolts for frame and un-clip from windscreen. PO
What about putting it back on? I have heard that it can be a real hassle unless the engine is out and you crouch down inside the engine compartment while the car is a bit lifted off the ground? Kirk
Gee were you watching me tonight? How did you know I was under the bonnet of a Bugeye trying to have the wife make sure it is lined up while I tightened the bolts. How come women can't judge 1/4"? So
How did I know? Cause I saw you at the BusterCluster! Frank, I can't believe you left yourself open to insult with that line! Oh, it is difficult, but I will resist making the comment, cause I know o
On or off use the towels as mentioned by John. I've had mine on and off 3 times in the past year all by me self. Getting the right alignment on reinstallation is the hairy part when you are alone but
Remove the bolts on the lefthand side,then go around to the righthand side, put your head and shoulders under the hood and let it rest on your back. Reach around the hood w/ your left arm and put yo
Kidding?? Right?? A single person can take one of these off (when I read this, I kept seeing a Bugeye bonnet in my mind). Just loosen all the bolts, leave the ones in the support for last, put a blan
Naw. More like IF Lieb's sense of humor was still as pathetic as Butt'Ed's, he might still think it was funny to watch people deliberately misunderstand a legitimate request for help and advice for
I sort of do it backwards. I open the bonnet and loosen all four bolts. I then almost close the bonnet and pull it up in the back. I then can get wrench under the back end of the bonnet and take out
As long as it is in primer, go for it. Disconnet the hood (bonnet) prop first and replace with appropriate broom stick. When it's repainted and you need it back without scratching anything, hide the