Hood brackets won't go down

Boy, this is an oldie, but it looks as though this begs to be addressed. Think about it. A real Mopar guy in Washington? Who'd a thunk it. For those that are having trouble consider this. When removing the hood check it out and see if it's closing nicely before you remove it then mark the bolt up pattern of the hinge flange on the hood with some sort of marker. When ya go back with it you will know the original placement. I dont jack with the hinge after the hood is off. Very strong. Remember the hood is about 5 ft long. That's a big lever. If i want to exercise the hinge while hood is off i get a pipe that will fit over the front of hinge. Just a small amount of movement is all that is necessary. DONT pull the hinge all the way down and let it snap back. Just flex it a few inches. Someone is gona hurt themselves or tear something up. IMO no need for this. Paint around it. If your gona work on the hinge do so in the right sequence of restoration. When the fender and door is off. Be careful. Those things can kill an idiot or mame him for life.
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