Andre
I've taken the nose off a few times myself. The best way ( I think) is to keep it in one piece. here is a way to do it.
1). remove the hood. but mark or scribe around the hood
hinges 1st. It will help line the hood up later.
Good Idea, but I drill an 1/8" inch hole thru the hinge thru
the hood (where it bolts on the hinge), A mark can be off.
Put the hood back on & use any 1/8" drill bit or whatever on
both sides & bolt it down. It will be right on.

