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Re: Bonnet prop length?

To: "Smith, Brian" <brian_s@deq.state.la.us>
Subject: Re: Bonnet prop length?
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 14:13:50 -0800
Smith, Brian wrote:
> 
> Joe,
> 
> I think you would have to change the mounbting point on the inner fender and
> the cylinder would push "forward" instead of "up".  (It would be easier to
> show on a car than try to explain in words.)

I think I understand the theory.  By using two struts attached in
different places than the stock one, you could possibly achieve a nice
fit.  Probably the best way to approach it is to measure the full open
and full shut distances in order to ascertain the size struts you need. 
After you have found the right ones, it should be a simple matter to
fabricate attaching hardware to mount them.

Joe

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