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Re: Hood Prop

To: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Subject: Re: Hood Prop
From: 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

Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> My hood prop is shot.  Look in Vic Brit catalog...$40 !!!  I don't think
> so.
> 
> I will look for a used one but...has anyone thought of using one of those
> pneumatic (sp) props they are putting in everything these days (hatchbacks,
> mini-van hatches, trunk lifts, etc) on the Spitfire hood. (bonnet)?
> 
> It seems like this could be a way to get around lifting-at-the-latches
> method that rips the fenders to he$^.  No?
> 
> Anyone?
> 
> -John

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