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Fiberglass hood hold-er-uppers

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  • Start date Start date Jul 13, 2005

Edbert

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I know most classic guys use a simple prop rod with their fiberglass hoods. Does anyone here use those hydraulic rams that modern cars use on tilting backglass (Explorer/Tahoe) or hatchback rear windows? This picture got me to thinking...

 
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my god! what a monster.
Thats a serious set up there, is that your car? or just a photo example.

I've allways used the lighest springs that would hold it up. Some people use no springs and a prop rod.
Im not sure about the hyd. rams, if they'd put too much stress on the fiberglass while closing the hood?
 
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I would think the ram cylinders would be too strong also. I bought some springs that work at Home Depot. And they look nice too
 

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Edbert said:
This picture got me to thinking...

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Hmmm, I've seen that car somewhere before...
 
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