Finally got the hood hinges figured out. Why so difficult you ask? All because of where I cut the hood. The odd shape would not allow it to open from the windshield area like a door would. It could probably use one of those fancy lift up and out hot rod hinges that cost a small fortune. Or I could use a little of my creativity and get a forward opening hood that looks cool - kinda like some of the old corvettes.
I did have to use my fiberglass skills. I figured since I didn't have any fancy epoxy that turns to rock, I'd just fiberglass in the L brackets to the bottom of the hood. It worked! I did use four layers of mat but had to really clean off the old black paint that was on the bottom of the hood with a wire brush and some acetone.
In addition I used 2.5 inch bolts with lots of washers and nuts. The battery box just happens to be in the right place to stop the hood. I'm just glad I got that one off the list. Now I need to get some hood locks.
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