I'm guessing he did that cause the hood skin had released from the frame and was flapping in the wind.

But I am WAY impressed with that paint/motor/car

If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer.

Have Large Wooden Spoon...will stir pots <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/stirthepot.gif" alt="" />,
making friends wherever I go

Well....it's supposed to

Car #216
http://regcars.homestead.com/car216.html