BACK IN '73...

Replaced the hood hinges on my '63 Chevy Impala SS (first car, parts salvaged from a junked-out '64 Chevy).

Took the whole afternoon, no help from any family/friends.

Pretty proud of myself. Hood worked PERFECTLY, all aligned and snug.

HOWEVER...

Since it was past "bed time" for the younger brothers & sisters, I decided to "sneak" the car closer to the garage w/out starting it. A 327ci w/Lake Pipes is just a tad too loud for the neighbors after 9PM.

So...I decided I'd "bump" it forward with a little "quick flick" of the ignition switch while in 1st gear...

Damn...that 327 CUBIC INCH just turned right over and by the time I "UNBUMPED" the ignition, I was about 6" into the garage with the garage door vertically split into a few dozen pieces.

Pride cameth...ass got kicked.

Hood Hinges (free)
Labor (free)
Garage door (which didn't match the rest of the house...now) - $278.00

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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