Not sure if you did this, but if you raise the hinge on the front bolt of the hinge, it will drive the back of the hood down. I've done this numerous times. Just barely loosen the back hinge/fender bolt, position yourself with shoulders ready to push up on the hood just forward of the hinge; then loosen the forward hinge bolt until you can raise front of the hinge. Just do an 1/8' or so at a time.
Worn hinges can be a problem too. Good luck.
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