That approach is probably much better than welding the hood to the fenders and making the whole front clip pivot. I'm wondering about long term stability- - - - -will the sheet metal get sloppy when it gets a few miles on it because the cowl to radiator support braces won't have as much rigidity as there once was?
Jerry

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Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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