66 hood removal

[Richard D.]

Is it better/easier to remove the hood with the hinges or without? Does leaving the hinges in place on the car make it easier to align the hood on replacement?

[Carl N.]

Re: 66 hood removal

Over the years I've found it easier to remove the hinges from the hood. Mark them so you have approximate alignment going back on. I would not remove the hinges from the fenders unless there was a need to. This is a two person task. Easy to remove, little more difficult going back but not hard task at all.

[Tim E.]

Re: 66 hood removal

I agree with Carl, removing the hood from the hinges is pretty easy with a partner. I use blue painter's tape on the hood along 2 edges of each hinge to get a precise location when it goes back on. I also slip a wash cloth or shop towel between the hood edge and the fender. Tim

[Richard D.]

Re: 66 hood removal

Thanks Carl. Leaving the hinges on the car seems to be the best bet. Marking them to aid in the installation is a good idea. Thanks again.

[Frank C.]

Re: 66 hood removal

Richard,

I have removed my hood a couple of times to do work on my 66. I have marked the bolt locations with a "sharpie" and just removed the hood leaving the hinges in place. The removal is very easy. Make sure you have a helper. One note, when reinstalling the hood I recommend careful adjustment before closing the hood all of the way.

Frank
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[Alan D.]

Re: 66 hood removal

Now if you need to do alone - same cloths & perhaps a few more. Remove one bumper & grill that gets those hinge bolts exposed at the bottom which you can remove with the hood closed (not latched). Push hood up, slide cloths under edges all around & lift off.
Install in reverse order - lining up as needed.
Lots more work however very simple for a one man job.

[Richard D.]

Re: 66 hood removal

Thanks. Marking the hood with a sharpie or tape before removal would give a good starting point when putting the hood back on the car. I will be calling on my friends to help me remove the hood, engine and transmission. They are always busy when I need help moving, but always around now that I have a 66 Corvette. Thanks again.