How to Install a Hood Ornament
Hood ornaments. Call them old-school, something custom or tacky, they're still a modification that's popular to do. Plus, it's super easy.
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Things You'll Need
- Drill
- Drill bits in assorted sizes
- 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set
- Hood ornament
- Masking tape
- Permanent marker
- Tape measure
Instructions
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Installing a hood ornament
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Place the masking tape on the hood where you'd like to put the hood ornament.
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Measure the hood to be sure the tape is centered correctly. Once you have the center, mark it with a permanent marker.
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Measure the mounting holes on the bottom of the hood emblem. Generally, there are two holes on a hood ornament; measure the distance between the two. Take that number and divide it by two, which will give you the center of the emblem.
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Transfer those measurements to the tape on the hood. Double check them to ensure your marks are accurate---this is where you will drill your holes.
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Drill holes in the hood using progressively larger bits until you get to a size just slightly larger than the bolts that hold the emblem to the hood.
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Peel the tape off of the hood.
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Bolt the hood ornament to the hood using the 3/8-inch ratchet and sockets. The hood ornament is now successfully installed and good to go.
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Tips & Warnings
Always double-check your measurements. You're going to be drilling holes in your hood, so you want to be sure they're right.
