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1. Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 12:53:14 -0400; 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 everythi; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00464.html (7,450 bytes)
2. RE: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 12:02:54 -0500; I have wanted to do this for some time ! I hope someone has done it Hello, My hood prop is shot. Look in Vic Brit catalog...$40 !!! I don't think so. I will look for a used one but...has anyone thoug; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00466.html (7,869 bytes)
3. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 10:17:33 -0700; John, The best way to keep from ripping the fenders to he$^ is to avoid lifting by the latches. Lift instead by the wheel arch, then grab the center of the bonnet when it clears the cowl. Joe; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00467.html (8,015 bytes)
4. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 13:36:24 -0400; I have done this on my Spitfire. My car didn't come with the props, just a 4 foot wooden stick. I have an old Civic that was going to the scrap yard and I took those and place it on to the Spit. In o; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00472.html (9,712 bytes)
5. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: wizardz@maxinter.net; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:49:40 -0400; I've looked into t his more than once over the years. ...two considerations NOT to forget when experimenting with finding the right one you feel works right for you. Watch out when you ever repair yo; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00475.html (9,705 bytes)
6. RE: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "Banbury, Terrence" <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 14:20:06 -0400; Is this list great, or what?; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00482.html (11,169 bytes)
7. RE: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:54:05 -0700; 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 p; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00487.html (9,439 bytes)
8. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "David A Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 15:32:20 -0400; I think Dave Chu has the right location, at least from his picture. Is this location available on the left side as well? I don't know right now, I will have to check tonight. Hey Dave, since you have; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00492.html (10,989 bytes)
9. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 15:54:20 -0400; I have them on both side of the car, and they were not enought to hold the bonnet up. As to the measurments, I will have to get it off the car tonight. I think struts from a minivan would be a better; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00494.html (9,484 bytes)
10. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "David A Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 15:54:54 -0400; Hey this is cool we are getting closer to a solution! :-)) David A. Templeton Open Text Corp. Waterloo, ON Canada N2L-5Z5 - 74 Spitfire - "Spit-Six" - 76 Spitfire 1500 - Parts - 95 GMC 2500 Ext LB 4x; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00495.html (10,400 bytes)
11. RE: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:13:41 -0700; I have found gas struts which should have sufficient force to lift the hood (especially with two of them), however the overall length and the working length of the strut must be carefully calculated; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00496.html (11,700 bytes)
12. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "David A Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 16:26:48 -0400; Always good to use the classic formula 99% planning and design 1% implementation -- 100% satisfaction David A. Templeton Open Text Corp. Waterloo, ON Canada N2L-5Z5 - 74 Spitfire - "Spit-Six" - 76 Sp; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00497.html (13,257 bytes)
13. RE: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:46:54 -0700; That formula is SO TRUE. I live it everyday here at Intel. I also want to implement this modification so that it is totally reversable just in case the heir to my Spitfire (that is after they pry th; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00498.html (9,016 bytes)
14. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine); Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:47:10 -0700; Or as Norm Abrams (what a 'god'!) would say"Measure twice, cut once." Laura G. Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00499.html (8,442 bytes)
15. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: WyzeGuy555@aol.com; Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 20:03:55 EDT; hey thats a real good idea.. even if its not strong enough to hold it up it would be great to have some kind of assist while lifting Paul fontana; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00503.html (8,259 bytes)
16. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "D.T.Gebhard" <kimkell@decaturnet.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 08:16:51 -0500; How about a FREE one + postage. It came via Dave Templeton Waterloo,Ontario,Canada. Let me know... Dave Gebhard 1977 Spitfire -- Original Message -- From: <Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com> To: <spitfires@a; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00507.html (8,886 bytes)
17. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 17:08:48 -0400; Finally got an chance to measure the struts. The extended length is 24", and compressed is 16". However, even with the shocks fully extended the bonnet can still open another inch. I also jacked up t; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00537.html (9,504 bytes)
18. RE: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 06:58:15 -0500; I have seen piston systems with a locking device on them. What about something like that ? hey thats a real good idea.. even if its not strong enough to hold it up it would be great to have some kind; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00549.html (8,682 bytes)
19. Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com; Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 08:55:01 -0400; I know we hear it a lot but...this list IS great ! As a response to my whining, I have received 3, count 'em 3, offers for FREE (+ postage) hood props ! I will be contacting each of the list members; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00552.html (8,449 bytes)
20. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: "David A Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 09:19:04 -0400; I see from the picture the upper mount is where the original mount is on the well. Where did you end up mounting it on the frame? You said you needed a mounting plate, was that forthe wheel well or t; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00554.html (10,652 bytes)

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