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Can someone tell me the procedure to remove the hood on a '48 fleetmaster?
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Well since the experts are busy I'll try to help.
If the hood fits well, don't mess with the hinges bolts to the body.
First, invite two friends over. Gather up some towels or something to stuff between the back edge of the hood and top of the cowl. Locate a really big screwdriver. Draw straws to decide who has to use it to pry off the hood springs. Now the hard part is over. Remove the two bolts into the hood on each side. Lift off.
Russell #38868
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-Daryl Scott #45848
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• 1976 Chevrolet C20 Fleetside
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IMPORTANT !! HAVE SOMEONE HOLD THE HOOD UP OR USE A PROP WHEN YOU REMOVE THE SPRINGS OR THE PERSON REMOVING THE SPRING MIGHT LOSE AND ARM OR HEAD.
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I actualy used a "comealong"from under the car to remove and install the springs and was very sucsessful and this was working along as i normally have to...I am sure you will receive all sorts of advice about how to reinstall the springs..Study all you can once its back on and you are ready to adjust it
Last edited by chef-chevy; 05/11/13 08:18 PM.
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As was said, there are many ways. I use thick 5/8" flat washers stuffed into the coils of the springs to get 'em on or off. I use a lot of washers. Works for me.
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Many thanks for all of yall's input. I think I'll try the stuffing the springs with washers method first. Sounds like the least dramatic.
Contrary to the rumors, I'm making great progress on the bulb. So far I have found 169 things that won't work.---Thomas Edison.
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Don't bother with washers...Waste of time...Big screw driver or pry bar...Lest your a 98 pound weakling...I swear it's the way I've always done it...By myself, at that... 
1947 Fleetmaster Sport Coupe VCCA # 47475
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A few packages of wood shims also works. ![[Linked Image from 3.bp.blogspot.com]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jeA54yBTJpI/UMY8a1-2NeI/AAAAAAAAENc/UHjJda8N0Kc/s320/table-shims-wood-l.jpg) -D
-Daryl Scott #45848
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Daryl,you say a few packs,wow thats alot..I did try the removal tool sold buy COT40's and as I should have known they don't work
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Hey guys,
Don't forget, Austin Ott, the 47-48 TA designed and sells a hood spring removal tool. His phone number is in the G&D in the Technical Advisor section.
ken48
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Isn't it nice to have options? So, to each his own.
As for me, I'll stick to the washers. It enables me to simply lift the springs in or out of position with no chance of 'em flying out and skinning anything up (he-man with brains!).
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