"Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[troublemaker427]

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]

Originally Posted by troublemaker427

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Chuck Garey

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

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]

Originally Posted by BRETV

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]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

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]

Does anybody know who was taking pictures at this race? Maybe an email or link to website. Thanks Marty

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by troublemaker427

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.