thanks a lot gots_a_sol, that is exactly what I had seen before. $66 plus shipping is a lot closer to what I was wanting to spend on this part of the job. I can't really do anything until I get that cross bar. I can't bolt the fenders on, I can't put lights on, I can't put the bumper on. I suppose I can put the new hood on and just leave it propped open.....lol. anyway, thanks for your help