I have done it by myself more than once. I lay thick blankets in the cowl area and set the rear hood on the blankets and then support the front of the hood with 2x4 and carefully bolt it up. I am 6'3" and am pretty strong. It can be done, but I am a big guy. My wife reminds me of that all the time like when I was ripping 4x4 sheets of drywall of the wall this weekend.