Glennpm, I just found the Thread and you are not on it. I must have seen your name on another one. Let me know if this link works? I copied the link and I'm pasting it on here.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43957
Another idea on there was to put your arms under the hood like a forklift. That seems like a good idea also. Thanks again for the help!!