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Old 01-13-2012, 04:41 PM   #28
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Default Re: Most helpful or amazing thing you've learned

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Originally Posted by Roadster62 View Post
Removing hood hinge rods with an electric drill and BP Blaster is one.
Yup, this is one of many !
I liked the idea of a guy who used hardwood 'dowel' pins as replacement rods...soaked the dowels first. Inovative !
BTW-
I used an alternative to the 'wooden' rod version: I bought solid aluminum rod same diam as original rods, at hardware store (Lowes). Cut to length. No need to lube/paint at all , as it is bright. I found that this method....light weight, no rust or appreciable wear and works great !

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