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ocbaud · 03-03-2004, 11:53 PM

i need to put the hood back on the truck. whats the best way to do it, perferablly with only one person(me)

Tom · 03-03-2004, 11:57 PM

carefully

bigblock73 · 03-04-2004, 12:10 AM

You could use your cherry picker and hold it up with ropes on all four sides while you bolt it down.

Just a thought.

It is pretty easy on a 73-80 (rest the back of the hood on the cowl/hinges while you loosly bolt it on), not sure on a 81+...never done it before.

Destructo · 03-04-2004, 12:36 AM

If you care about your paint I would get a couple people to help you out. I pulled mine off when I was taking the cowl off to track down a leak and I don't think I could of ever get it on by myself. But you may be able to rig something up with the shop hoist.

Deltaskier · 03-04-2004, 12:37 AM

I did it once on crutches with a full leg cast by myself on a truck with 4" lift & 35" tires. It sucks. Once I got it up in place, I put a couple of the heavy moving blankets at the rear in an attempt to weigh down the back of it. On crutches, it was extremely hard, but without crutches it would only be somewhat difficult.

Just put something that won't break the windshield at the back of it so that when you lift it in place, it will sort of stay there without you getting a hernia holding it up.

I should mention though, there is no way to do it this way without scratching the paint. Mine was a junk truck that I wahted to get back together so it could be hauled away.

After thinking about what I read, I decided you needed that information.

Get a friend to help.

low 84 · 03-04-2004, 01:14 AM

do you have any friends? get a couple of them over there to help you. lol. trying to put it on by yourself would be more trouble than its worth

Russell · 03-04-2004, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by low 84
do you have any friends?

hehehe, funny.

Sounds like a good plan though

LOHRTBT · 03-04-2004, 12:11 PM

DONT do it yourself. You will just tear up your paint and your back

bigblock73 · 03-04-2004, 12:20 PM

Have your GF help out...she looks strong...maybe even stronger than you.

j/k man

LOHRTBT · 03-04-2004, 12:40 PM

hahaha!!owned!

bpmcgee · 03-04-2004, 12:57 PM

You all should be ashamed for giving him such frivolous advice!

The part with the hinge holes goes in back OC.

Brian

LOHRTBT · 03-04-2004, 01:03 PM

I also recommend that you use bolts....they seem to help hold it down hehe

8t5Silverado · 03-04-2004, 02:25 PM

Yeah, and the shiny side goes up...

Find somebody to help you. It's not worth the risk.

lukecp · 03-04-2004, 02:30 PM

I agree, get someone to help you. It isn't very hard, dosent' take alot of strength, but it difficult to do alone unless you want to scratch up your paint. Only takes a few seconds to get it on and off with a helper, and they can hold the hood while you bolt it down.

ocbaud · 03-04-2004, 02:47 PM

okay, well the girlfriend said she would help. whats the best way to bolt it down and make sure its lined up good?

bigblock73 · 03-04-2004, 02:50 PM

Bolt it down semi-tight and close the hood SLOWLY. If it looks like it will hit or is out of alignment...simply adjust it and try again.

You should have traced the hinge outline on the underside hood before you removed it.

Prerunner1982 · 03-04-2004, 03:13 PM

yeah we should have dont alot of things.........

ocbaud · 03-04-2004, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prerunner1982
yeah we should have dont alot of things.........

yeah, i had to buy new bolts for the hood, cause i lost the old ones

8t5Silverado · 03-04-2004, 08:08 PM

You should've marked the location of the hinges on the inside of the hood, that way it goes back exactly where it was.

bigblock73 · 03-04-2004, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 8t5Silverado
You should've marked the location of the hinges on the inside of the hood, that way it goes back exactly where it was.

is there a echo in here...here.....here.........here.......

Nvbowtie · 03-06-2004, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigblock73
Bolt it down semi-tight and close the hood SLOWLY. If it looks like it will hit or is out of alignment...simply adjust it and try again.

You should have traced the hinge outline on the underside hood before you removed it.

Oh thank god I did

I lightly etched it with a chisel in case the mark was wiped away.

ocbaud · 03-06-2004, 01:11 PM

we didnt mark it, because the paint was fadded where the hinges were. its all on and fits great now

03-03-2004, 11:53 PM	#1
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03-04-2004, 12:10 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	You could use your cherry picker and hold it up with ropes on all four sides while you bolt it down. Just a thought. It is pretty easy on a 73-80 (rest the back of the hood on the cowl/hinges while you loosly bolt it on), not sure on a 81+...never done it before. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-04-2004, 12:36 AM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	If you care about your paint I would get a couple people to help you out. I pulled mine off when I was taking the cowl off to track down a leak and I don't think I could of ever get it on by myself. But you may be able to rig something up with the shop hoist. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-04-2004, 12:37 AM	#5
Deltaskier Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 73	I did it once on crutches with a full leg cast by myself on a truck with 4" lift & 35" tires. It sucks. Once I got it up in place, I put a couple of the heavy moving blankets at the rear in an attempt to weigh down the back of it. On crutches, it was extremely hard, but without crutches it would only be somewhat difficult. Just put something that won't break the windshield at the back of it so that when you lift it in place, it will sort of stay there without you getting a hernia holding it up. I should mention though, there is no way to do it this way without scratching the paint. Mine was a junk truck that I wahted to get back together so it could be hauled away. After thinking about what I read, I decided you needed that information. Get a friend to help. Last edited by Deltaskier; 03-04-2004 at 01:29 AM.

03-04-2004, 01:14 AM	#6
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	do you have any friends? get a couple of them over there to help you. lol. trying to put it on by yourself would be more trouble than its worth __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

03-04-2004, 12:11 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	DONT do it yourself. You will just tear up your paint and your back __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-04-2004, 12:20 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Have your GF help out...she looks strong...maybe even stronger than you. j/k man __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-04-2004, 12:40 PM	#10
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	hahaha!!owned! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-04-2004, 12:57 PM	#11
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	You all should be ashamed for giving him such frivolous advice! The part with the hinge holes goes in back OC. Brian Last edited by bpmcgee; 03-04-2004 at 01:25 PM.

03-04-2004, 01:03 PM	#12
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I also recommend that you use bolts....they seem to help hold it down hehe __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-04-2004, 02:25 PM	#13
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Yeah, and the shiny side goes up... Find somebody to help you. It's not worth the risk. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-04-2004, 02:30 PM	#14
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I agree, get someone to help you. It isn't very hard, dosent' take alot of strength, but it difficult to do alone unless you want to scratch up your paint. Only takes a few seconds to get it on and off with a helper, and they can hold the hood while you bolt it down. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

03-04-2004, 02:47 PM	#15
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	okay, well the girlfriend said she would help. whats the best way to bolt it down and make sure its lined up good?

03-04-2004, 02:50 PM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Bolt it down semi-tight and close the hood SLOWLY. If it looks like it will hit or is out of alignment...simply adjust it and try again. You should have traced the hinge outline on the underside hood before you removed it. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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03-04-2004, 03:13 PM	#17
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	yeah we should have dont alot of things......... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-04-2004, 08:08 PM	#19
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	You should've marked the location of the hinges on the inside of the hood, that way it goes back exactly where it was. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-06-2004, 01:11 PM	#22
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	we didnt mark it, because the paint was fadded where the hinges were. its all on and fits great now

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