Originally Posted by Roy Rodgers
In a few hours he called it was ready. He put blankets over the hood and fenders and used a wide rachet strap to pull the back of the hood down while he tightened the hinge bolts.

I used that same method
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=676616#Post676616

Also used those straps on the brackets when installing the front bumper

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