The 4 rivets holding the striker plate will be easy as bolt heads won't interfere with anything.

The two attaching the brace to the hood will need to little thought...maybe grind a carriage bolt head flat, file the hole square and install a nut on the back side (I don't know if you have room for this...never done it) or install a Riv-nut in the hood and grind a round head slotted screw down after it's installed to look like a factory rivet...

I think the bolts are 5/8" long but 3/4" may work, just check the depth before installing to be sure you don't touch the top of the hood when tightening them up.

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD