[Doublepumper]

I install the hood first and assemble the front end off the truck. It's much easier to access all the inner fender and front nose bolts that way. Because I have no helper and have had to do this several times, I made up a dedicated spreader assembly to enable me to use my engine crane to install and remove the entire front assembly easier. With the radiator removed the spreader goes just to the rear of the core support and enables a decent balance point for lifting. Here is a pic...