Remove the front end and brackets. Cut all 4 brackets off at the mark 1/2" above the bumper. Put the 2 lower brackets back in place - drill and bolt / weld them to the frame rail, while being sure to keep them parallel. Assemble your hinges, by hammering the pin into the slot as shown. Make sure both hinges are assembled the same, this will allow the front end (once fully opened) to be easily removed by sliding it to one side. EASY ON - EASY OFF Position the hinges with the hinge center 3/8 " above the brackets and weld them in place. Next weld the two upper brackets to the rear side of the hinges. At this point your hinging mechanism should move up and down freely.
Drill open all of the light bowls, grill attach points and side marker holes on the indicated spots. Needed will be a drill, saber saw, hand file & possibly a square rat tail file (for the headlight adjuster). check your original steel to be sure that the holes are not opened too large. If the holes are opened too large - they will have to be glassed closed and reopened. Prefit all trim to be sure that no further drilling is required after painting. Some front end trim pieces may need modification - because the front end is now one solid piece and there is no space between the hood and the sore support, as on the original vehicle.
To secure the radiator cut the center section of the original core support - leaving at least 3" on each side of the radiator opening - leaving you with a radiator cradle as shown below. On some models the radiator may need to be moved back a few inches and the fan shroud may need trimming to clear the tilt mechanism. With the radiator installed in the newly modified sore support - bolt it directly to the frame. The original perches can be moved back to clear the front end. To support the top of the radiator securely, we recommend steel tubing from the top of the new core support attached to the top of the firewall.Secure all loose wiring and install a quick disconnect plug on all of the wiring attached to the front end - for easy removal. During this time don't forget the unit is fiberglass and a ground wire will be necessary for proper operation of all electrical items.
