'HOW TO INSTALL THE TRI-C ENGINEERING HOOD
KIT'
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18)
The hole was then drilled to size. In
this case it was drilled with a small
drill bit and then opened up with a larger
bit.
19)
After the holes were drilled, the top brace
was attached to the grille shell with two
stainless button-head Allen bolts.
20)
the rear bracket was attached to
the firewall with two stainless steel hex-head
bolts.
21)
Everything that was done on the driver’s
side of the car was also done on the passenger
side. Here, the top brace is connected to
the grille shell.
22)
The rear bracket on the passenger side also
was installed on the firewall.
23)
The gas strut was removed to allow the hood
brackets to relax, and the hood top was
installed to see how it would fit. The hood
was also measured so that the upper brace
structure could be made to size.
24)
Using the hood as a guide, an upper structure
was made from the parts in the kit. When
this is made, it is important to make
sure the structure lines up with the lower
hood brace.
25)
When the hood arm is connected to the upper
brace, a think and a thick spacer washer
should be installed first. After the bracket
is installed, another thin washer is installed
before the locknut.
