Originally Posted by Whizjet
So, still ecstatic, still have not driven anywhere with the hood up in three months of ownership drive

However, trundling back after today's 30+ miles around Beds country lanes, (with a foolish grin plastered across my face), I noticed that the hood stud, forrard left, closest to the door, designed (I presume) to prevent too much flapping with the hood down, was loose. That is, not actually the stud, but the screw to which it is attached had come out of its place in what I also presume is the wooden, fabric covered top bar. It's a self tapper, with a nipple on the top for the hood stud.
I thought I would beg for experienced advice - I'm tempted to fill the hole with a plastic wood derivative and then just screw it back in again (at present, I don't want to over-tighten it).
Not sure which hood you have, but are you referring to lift-a-dot type or tenax fastener?
As you are a newish owner, I just wondered if you have an easy-up hood and have put it down, without undoing the tenax. A sure way of breaking them off.
Please forgive if i am barking up the wrong tree!