John;
Yes, I have been doing a design to use dual gas struts to assist in lifting
and lowering the hood (bonnet). However, I have not gotten very far yet do
to many other higher priority tasks (too many projects, too little time).
The mechanics of it are relatively simple but the precision with which it is
implemented will be the critical area. My hope is that this design
modification will greatly ease the operation of opening and closing the hood
(bonnet) and result in less fatigue to certain components. Currently my
target cost is set at well under $100 for the conversion.
Anyone have a fairly accurate figure for the free weight of the hood
(bonnet)? I REALLY don't want to remove my perfectly fitted one to measure
this.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com [mailto:Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com]
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 9:53 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Hood Prop
Hello,
My hood prop is shot. Look in Vic Brit catalog...$40 !!! I don't think
so.
I will look for a used one but...has anyone thought of using one of those
pneumatic (sp) props they are putting in everything these days (hatchbacks,
mini-van hatches, trunk lifts, etc) on the Spitfire hood. (bonnet)?
It seems like this could be a way to get around lifting-at-the-latches
method that rips the fenders to he$^. No?
Anyone?
-John
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