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Old 05-10-2017, 12:34 AM   #171
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Re: Introduction, nostalgia, and '68 build, oh my

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Originally Posted by hewittca View Post
I don't, but that is a good idea. I will eventually swap to the Porterbuilt hood hinges, so when I do I guess I have something I can use my old hinges for. I'll have to find a way to make them more structural though. Maybe I'll just weld them solid in the open position.
I really would just take a tack or two, those hood hinge springs are pretty stout, and would take a lot of weight on that shelf to close them.

Sorry to hear that you have to dig further into the motor, really sucks when a simple project turns into an all day deal, or in this case a multi-day project.
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