[whirnot]

I did mine not long ago. I too used the Stainless rods. I put the top sections together and that made it a simple job to install, and less stressfull. I installed the hood, and then added the side sections. I was able to lay a bunched up blanket in the valley between the engine and fender and then set the side section on it. This made it a safe, easy one man job.