Calvin,
What year roadster?
early (low windshield cars) have a different prop rod than the later
(high windshield '68-'70) ones.
I came across one when I was cleaning the shed last weekend, so
you might be in luck. ;-)
Cheers,
Tom Walter
Austin, TX
Calvin Grandy wrote:
> Can anyone tell me the diameter and length of the hood prop for our
> roadsters? "Bend to bend" Mine is missing, and I would like to make an
> "original type" replacement. I could measure the distance with my hood
> open, but the length is dependent on the opening angle.
>
> In the garage, I just open the hood until it balances. On the road, I have
> a piece of PVC pipe I use as a prop. Not good if it gets windy!
>
> Regards
>
> Calvin Grandy
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