Upon further review, doesn’t the spring mechanism(s) also provide the opening limit for the hood? Is there risk of over-travel and crunch damage if those parts are removed?
Regarding Chuck Conners factor- and I am a regular viewer of THE RIFLEMAN- I’m not built at all like him. I’m 72, 5’10” , 165# , really comprised heart , BUT , I have removed that cursed hood single handed 3 times in the last year. It certainly is a formidable piece of sheet metal.
Regarding the wrench-fest, that is a fine invitation, but Maryland is quite a hitch from Wisconsin. I’d love to bask in the company of other folks who have the same weakness for these grossly impractical, problematic old trucks as I do , but the logistics are too daunting.
Last edited by Waveski; 08/11/2024 10:33 PM.
