My friend has a tilt front on his box sprite. Hinges it at the bumper
brackets, so that the bumper rocks with the front clip when opened. I think
Steve McGee took pictures of it at the Chico British Show. Steve?...
David Riker
74 Midget
63 Falcon
70 Torino
http://personalweb.sunset.net/~davidr
----- Original Message -----
From "Toby Atwater" <Toby at intri-plex.com>
To: "Spridgets@Autox. Team. Net (E-mail)" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 4:39 PM
Subject: Foward tilting non-bugeye bonnet.
> Has anybody under took such a project? I am really thinking about it and
> after modeling a bit in our CAD application I think it'll work providing
> that the monster bonnet (hood, fenders, center section) all bolted\welded
up
> is strong enough to support itself and not bend. Some reinforcing may be
> needed. Just wondering if anybody has tried it. Any photos would be
> appreciated.
>
> I have seen it done only to the bonnet, but it pivoted into the grill area
> and thus needed grill removal. Next time I see a bugeye with that mod, Ill
> need to pay more attention
>
> Thanks
>
> Toby
>
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