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DesertG
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2024 9:38 am    Post subject: 65 Beetle - Removing Hood Reply with quote

Hey Guys, I am going to be doing a bunch of work under the front hood/bonnet and want to stop hitting my head all the time. Smile

Is it a big deal to remove the hood, and then get it back on.

The hood has never been off my car and it's currently all aligned perfectly.

Thank you!


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2024 10:34 am    Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle - Removing Hood Reply with quote

its not easy to install n adjust n not risk chipping your paint . your bug looks so nice i wouldnt do it .
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2024 3:50 pm    Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle - Removing Hood Reply with quote

My wife got me what she calls a bump-hat. It's basically a baseball-type hat with some hard and/or soft padding in it. It's saved my head more than a few times.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 08, 2024 5:52 pm    Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle - Removing Hood Reply with quote

I wouldn’t touch it. If it’s lined up and shuts good be happy. Your wife has the right solution
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