['69Novajoe]

Originally Posted by Arrowsmith

Hey Joe.....If you put studs in the hood (instead of using bolts), it's super easy to get it on and off the car. I've done that in multiple hot rod builds over the years. FYI, I usually Loctite (blue) the studs in the hood. Then you just use a washer and nut on the hinge side. Here's a pic of Jane's hood setup (you might have to zoom in)...

Your car looks and sounds awesome!

Wayne

Wayne, first of all thank you so much for you encouraging words along the way!!

I love your suggestion of using studs instead of bolts!! I'll definitely be doing that going forward, probably for my son's car? He has a '66 Chevelle, and now says he has to build a more powerful motor for his car....because, in his words..."you can't have more power than me dad!!"