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troublemaker427 02-10-2014 12:02 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
T-bolts came from Dearborn Steel Tubing with hinged hoods. In fact the hoods were painted while on the car, I have several photos of new T-bolts with overspray all over the hinges.... There were no springs on the hinges and the cars had a prop rod for the hood.

Mark Yacavone 02-10-2014 12:18 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
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Originally Posted by troublemaker427 (Post 420052)
T-bolts came from Dearborn Steel Tubing with hinged hoods. In fact the hoods were painted while on the car, I have several photos of new T-bolts with overspray all over the hinges.... There were no springs on the hinges and the cars had a prop rod for the hood.

Interesting..So I'm guessing any car that came with a fiberglass hood can turn it into a lift off , as long as the hinges are still there? ie, 442 Olds, Formula Firebird

Chuck Garey 02-10-2014 12:30 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
I would hate to try and lift off a 442 hood Steel frame with Fiberglass over lay, they are heavier than the flat hoods.

Jim Kaekel 02-10-2014 12:33 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
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Originally Posted by Chuck Garey (Post 420057)
I would hate to try and lift off a 442 hood Steel frame with Fiberglass over lay, they are heavier than the flat hoods.
Correct, 70 lbs. heavy.

Stocker 2 02-10-2014 01:54 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
If a car had springs on the hinges, I would think they would also have to be there along with any latch mechanism. Maybe converting to a lift off hood is not such a great idea for most cars.

Mark Yacavone 02-10-2014 02:18 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel (Post 420058)
Correct, 70 lbs. heavy.
Guys ,I'm trying to make a point here LOL

Okay, how about the newly accepted Comet A/FX hood then?

offroadr 02-10-2014 04:56 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
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Originally Posted by BRETV (Post 419641)
Yes, Well we are from Pekin, IL, that's where my grandfather started the Dealerships at. They are actually owned now by his long time partner and his sons. The Thunderbolt my uncle built at his Ford store in Vero Beach, FL.


Bret Velde
Cool, I am from Morton, small world.

troublemaker427 02-10-2014 07:24 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 420069)
Guys ,I'm trying to make a point here LOL

Okay, how about the newly accepted Comet A/FX hood then?
What is your point, that a lift of hood gives a performance advantage? I believe you were over on the HAMB asking the same question?

Marty Hignight 02-10-2014 10:35 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
Does anybody know who was taking pictures at this race? Maybe an email or link to website. Thanks Marty

Mark Yacavone 02-10-2014 10:48 PM
Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 
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Originally Posted by troublemaker427 (Post 420103)
What is your point, that a lift of hood gives a performance advantage? I believe you were over on the HAMB asking the same question?
Yes I was, and I knew Travis would answer me there too.

My point is...actually two points:

To help preserve at least the appearance of traditional Super Stock cars.

To make sure these unwritten rules are known and accessible to all makes and models if they so choose to utilize them.


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