Hood seal problem

[56rag1914cc]

Hello all,

I am replacing my hood seal on my 56 and the old seal is petrified, hard as a rock. Does anyone have advice on how to safely remove my stone seal without screwing up the car? Thanks!

[Stray Catalyst]

If it's similar to my 74, removing it in pieces with pliers and a lot of careful razor blade work may be your best bet.

[56rag1914cc]

Thanks!

[Stray Catalyst]

As you remove it, do everything you can to not damage or distort the thin metal lip that holds it in place. You can carefully adjust that, and it'll make installing the new seal much easier. Patience is a virtue, dish soap and a little water are sometimes useful as lubricant for this job. If it needs force (to install, anyway) you may be doing it wrong.

[56rag1914cc]

Got it, thank you again. Looks like a Saturday project....