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[nixrox]

Hi: I am a journeyman mechanic and ex-military as well. Regarding your hood problem - It would depend on how much space you have at the front and how structurally strong it is? I don't imagine it would be any more than 5 or 6 inches. Then again how much do you want the hood to swing up and out of the way? I just finished dismantling a 2002 Honda Civic and the rear trunk has some pretty hefty hinge assemblies that mount flush on the front and swing straight up and a bit forward. It would probably give you enough room to make a number of adjustment. If your hood is very heavy you could also put in some rear hatch hydraulic spring lifters to make it more manageable.