Have seen one or two forward opening bug bonnets up here in the
Toronto area.
Mike L.
60A,67E,59Bug
----- Original Message -----
From Toby Atwater <Toby at intri-plex.com>
To: Spridgets@Autox. Team. Net (E-mail) <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: October 25, 2000 7:39 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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