Your old aluminum hood is worth $35 or more to a scrap yard. Be sure they give credit for it being aluminum.

Be sure to notice what locking mechanism you have. There may be 2 styles. I haven't looked to confirm. Make the deal on hood and everything connected to it grill, hood emblam, wiper nozzels, hinges. Never know what you'll need.

You can look out the side any time the windshield is blocked. Notice your options. It reduces the panic.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.