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From: Arch Boston <arch.boston@twc.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 11:59:57 -0500
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Steve so it doesn't solve weight problem, bummer!  

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On Nov 10, 2013, at 11:44 AM, Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net> wrote:

> Arch,
> 
> I have a ZA with the original bonnet lift arrangement.  I can take some 
> pictures for you.  I don't know if I would consider this to be a big 
> improvement.  The mechanism consists of the U-shaped spring part and a 
> bracket part that holds the bonnet open instead of a prop rod.  When I got 
> the car, the joint in the bracket allowed the bracket to travel past its 
> stop, which created a small dent in the bonnet.  I guess it must make the 
> bonnet somewhat lighter.  It's certainly not feather light, though.  With the 
> prop rod, you can open the bonnet extra high and prop it up with a broom 
> stick or something, hopefully preventing some pain to the back of your head.  
> For big jobs, I will unbolt the bracket for this purpose.  Biggest thing for 
> your purpose, though, would be to have some sort of comparison of the 
> effective bonnet weight both ways.  It would be a lot of hassle to go through 
> if it doesn't solve the problem.
> 
> -Steve T.
> 
> At 11:12 AM 11/10/2013, Arch Boston wrote:
>> Jeff with me function trumps form.  That being said would be good for 
>> someone "down the road" to be able to return things to original.  Fletcher I 
>> looked at the parts book.  Sometimes the drawings are better than photos.  
>> However, I think photos would be better this time.  Has anyone had this 
>> conversion made/done. Arch
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