I just put a moving blanket on the cowl, grab the hood by the front in a bear hug and lower it in place. I am 65 years old, medium sized, ridden hard and put away wet for most of my life. Your mileage may vary.
Make sure that the rear bolts of the fenders and inner fenders are loose so that you can lower the rear ends of the fenders so that the hood can't touch them.

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission