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Oh crap! Looks like it's time for Gene to have his meds adjusted again....
Bird is the word..... Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken US editor (1880 - 1956)
I've replaced the hood and deck lid struts and never removed any bolts on a retro. Just removed the clips and installed the new struts.. Sure it was not one of the other nice classics you had?
I mis-spoke (ugh) yes = the struts only require dealing with the clips...
I meant to add do NOT count on one strut holding up the hood or trunk while you install the other; prop those panels open with something until both struts are installed (ask me how I know).
I mis-spoke (ugh) yes = the struts only require dealing with the clips...
I meant to add do NOT count on one strut holding up the hood or trunk while you install the other; prop those panels open with something until both struts are installed (ask me how I know).
Searching eBay for a decent price on hood/trunk struts, I found a handy tool to hold the lids up while changing the other strut. s-l1600-1.jpg
Very clever, but a Vice-Grip can achieve the same results without going very far.
One person job, well done.
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