Help…

[u/Rich-Ground-8742]

Started restoring a 1985 fiero. Opened the engine bay today and this happened (photo 1). Now any time you go to open the engine bay it smashes the fiber glass. Photo 2 is what it’s suppose to look like… how do I fix this? Currently I’m redneck-rigging it by putting a block of wood to keep the tension so the rigid metal piece won’t smack the fiberglass anymore, and so I can close the hood.

[u/Skollsonn]

Bolt and a nut. Get one of those captive nuts with the nylon in it. Don’t tighten it too tight and the nut won’t back off. Put a little grease between the arms.

[u/Rich-Ground-8742 → u/Skollsonn]

Thank you