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Old 5th July 2012, 11:51 PM
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Default Hinged Hood/Bonnet

I thought I would attach a few photos showing the hinged hood on my roadster.
I have clamshells on my car and am also a bit height deprived.
So every time I had to remove the hood it was a struggle to lift straight up so that the paint would not get scratched.
The hood didn't help by being a bit floppy as well even though it is 16 ga.
I considered a range of options, but in the end figured that some TR2 hinges would be the easiest way to go.
The prop rod I made out of some scrap alum I had laying around.
It has worked out very well so far and I am quite pleased that I did it.
It was definitely one of the easier parts of the build.

Al
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Old 6th July 2012, 12:04 PM
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Excellent job and very practical. I like it
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Old 6th July 2012, 01:21 PM
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Looks stunning, the workshop that is, the car aint bad either

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Old 7th July 2012, 02:29 AM
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Thanks for the positive comments, helps to show I am on the right track.

Arfons, I had to paint the garage walls after my wife decided it would make a great second home for me.
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