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Re: RE: Hood Prop

To: "Craig Smith" <CraigS@iewc.com>
Subject: Re: RE: Hood Prop
From: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:15:06 -0700
Someone in  the Universe probably has pictures of a set up like this, but I
don't.

Laura
Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>
To: <Laura.G@141.com>; Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>
Cc: <Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 10:29 AM
Subject: RE: RE: Hood Prop


> Pictures somewhere ????
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Laura.G@141.com [mailto:Laura.G@141.com]
> Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 6:19 AM
> To: Craig Smith
> Cc: 'Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com'; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: RE: Hood Prop
>
>
> As a matter of fact, I have seen a Spit with a pnuematic hood lift
thingy-it
> was at-I think, Triumphest-but I don't remember on who's car!
>
> But, yes, it can be done!
>
> Laura
>
> >I have wanted to  do this for some time !
> >I hope someone has done it
> >
> >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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