E36 Conv. Hood Mounting

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   One for the bodyshop pro's maybe..
One of the studs which is used to bolt the hood frame to the body snapped!!
Any ideas on what I can do??
My first thought is that the stud (or remains of) could be drilled out & then use some sort of coach bolt to secure the frame  (poss tidier than welding).  I've had a quick look from the boot but can't see where I could get a bolt in.  Not sure either if it can be accessed from within the car by removing the interior panel.  
I'm guessing that I would need to get a body shop to take a look but to save on the labour rates, can anyone tell me how to remove the interior panel?
Thanks very much in advance.

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Sukhi1972 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19-January-2005 Status: Offline Points: 17	Topic: E36 Conv. Hood Mounting Posted: 11-April-2005 at 17:34
	One for the bodyshop pro's maybe.. One of the studs which is used to bolt the hood frame to the body snapped!! Any ideas on what I can do?? My first thought is that the stud (or remains of) could be drilled out & then use some sort of coach bolt to secure the frame (poss tidier than welding). I've had a quick look from the boot but can't see where I could get a bolt in. Not sure either if it can be accessed from within the car by removing the interior panel. I'm guessing that I would need to get a body shop to take a look but to save on the labour rates, can anyone tell me how to remove the interior panel? Thanks very much in advance.

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