If you remember with RTA, the only way I could put the hood on was to put the screen fasteners on first, then the rear and then try to get the hood frame up into final position.
Couldn't fit the hood swivels with bench seat.

Graham (G4FUJ)

Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop
'90 LR 90 SW