Project "Chihuahua" '65 Formula S Restoration "Estilo Mexicano"
Update: Retaining the driver's side hood hinge.
Next time I plan on drilling the hood hinge posts for pin/cotter pin. This time I purchased a small box of push nuts (1/2"). The passenger side still has the re-used factory push nut (photo #1). The driver's side had the re-used push nut fly off during hinge reassembly and now has the new push nut installed (photo #2).
How was the push nut installed with the fender in the way? I found a 3/8" drive 12 point 11/16" socket that fit around the perimeter of the new push nut. I got it started by hand pushing on the socket with my fingers and body in a very contorted position (Yoga anyone?). Then I placed the end of the handle of a ratchet (first used 3/8" drive, then graduated to 1/2" drive) between the socket and the upper stud/nut that retains the fender. By twisting the handle of the ratchet (like a torsion bar motion), I was able to put more pressure on the 11/16" socket which sent the push nut over the post enough to grab hold.
The motion of opening and closing the hood may work the push nut off again. Time will tell. I don't have too much faith it will stay put.
Update: Retaining the driver's side hood hinge.
Next time I plan on drilling the hood hinge posts for pin/cotter pin. This time I purchased a small box of push nuts (1/2"). The passenger side still has the re-used factory push nut (photo #1). The driver's side had the re-used push nut fly off during hinge reassembly and now has the new push nut installed (photo #2).
How was the push nut installed with the fender in the way? I found a 3/8" drive 12 point 11/16" socket that fit around the perimeter of the new push nut. I got it started by hand pushing on the socket with my fingers and body in a very contorted position (Yoga anyone?). Then I placed the end of the handle of a ratchet (first used 3/8" drive, then graduated to 1/2" drive) between the socket and the upper stud/nut that retains the fender. By twisting the handle of the ratchet (like a torsion bar motion), I was able to put more pressure on the 11/16" socket which sent the push nut over the post enough to grab hold.
The motion of opening and closing the hood may work the push nut off again. Time will tell. I don't have too much faith it will stay put.