All done with my hood strut project

MY1STZ

1. Open hood and put up the hood prop.
2. Remove the hood seals from each side.
3. Take a look at the holes on each of the fenders/quarters.

4. Measure the distance between the holes on each fender and the OEM
bracket nut that is closest to the front of the car for an approx
measurement for the Strut/Shock extended length. When you take your
measurement, you will be able to figure out the extended length of the
Strut you will want to use. I used 18-1/2" 45LB force, I will suggest
that you use 50LB MAX., anything over that and you will cause the hood
to bulge out. You can get these Struts at www.mcmasters.com I think
they are on page 1187through page 1191 try and get the one that has a
small attachment head and with the attachment ball already connected to
it, much better price. I bought my set at NAPPA AUTO PARTS and the
attachment balls were separate. I bought a 3FT piece of Aluminum angle.
Take a look at the pics that I posted in the Thread
"Pics of my hood strut mod" there you will see how I used the OEM hood
mount and the hole in the fenders to attach the angle iron.