Hood removal

[vern hodgson]

Any clever ideas on easily removing the hood or propping it up in place while r and r on the radiator? Gets a bit unwieldy by one self.

[Bruce of MN]

This worked for me:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...6&postcount=16

[wmws]

That's what fiends are for.

[vern hodgson]

Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

This worked for me:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...6&postcount=16

I wuz thinking something like that but wondering how to stabilize it without hood rests, thanks for the pic.

[mleder]

I did it with some 1 x 2 lumber, ran 2 sections under the hood on either side front to back then attached 2 other sections to form a rectangle with a few wood screws. I then set up two step ladders and made an over head support and then used light rope to hoist it up and let it hover high enough to get the radiator out. After I lowered it down and removed lumber. Terry towels as pading around this was also used. Not exactly as quick as calling a friend but it did work.

[Gary WA]

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Originally Posted by vern hodgson

Any clever ideas on easily removing the hood or propping it up in place while r and r on the radiator? Gets a bit unwieldy by one self.

you can do it! pick it up and move it off! Have your wife help!

[WHN]

Make sure you cover your fenders!

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by wmws

That's what fiends are for.

There are plenty of "fiends" around these days but I think I will stick with my friends for help. Unless of course he is a Model A Fiend.

[denniskliesen]

Remove your front bumper for starters. I always have taken mine off and back on by myself, but am sure I'll need help someday.

[Bruce of MN]

Originally Posted by wmws

That's what fiends are for.

Excellent Freudian slip!

Do you attend the Coatesville GP? We planning to go this year.