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Old 11-12-2007, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 68 NJConv 454
I'm not sure if I'm cringing b/c you have a dead deer on the back of your CORVETTE sports car or I'm picturing all that blood filling the seem b/w your bumper and body and driping on the frame and tail lamps. Time for a car wash and a frame off
Why not! It has a luggage rack.
Old 11-12-2007, 08:04 PM
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All the seepage is not a problem to wash out. It all hoses away even a week later when its cool for this time o the year.
Yet that darn MICRO DUST is kicken my sphinster, still cant find it to clean it off.

Also to close my hood, I hold at at full open and drop a MOOSE on it
Old 11-12-2007, 08:29 PM
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This is great....... we have alot of deer in this sub div.......besides the micro dust ( which does leave behind micro scratches )........

GM could have used that bloody deer photo in an advertising campaign......boosting sales in KY.........
Old 11-12-2007, 08:37 PM
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Dont worry when I get new paint this will come to an end. Dam tho no more dirt roads, driving in the rain, snow, hunting buggy, and paint is a few years away, dam sure I'll enjoy every mile till then. New paint then buy another to rebuild and enjoy and turn this one over to my girl. Just dont tell her.
Old 11-12-2007, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by petes74ttop
I considered hood pins, but not sure how they would look.
Ragtag74 You say the hood stays there, ok but is there a measurement to get the hood to work properly? Pete.
Wouldn't do it to a chromie, but rubber why not?


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Sweeet. Pins don't look bad at all. I would like to have a hood like that
Old 11-12-2007, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mdbelanger
I push mine down. Micro dust WTF.

"Whats the last thing that went thru that bugs mind when you hit him at 85 mph?" Your micro dust or bug **** that needs to be scrubed off?
Watch ouch for that bird doo its more abrasive. Guess you ought to drive in a big Zip-Lock bag.
Perhaps the Ecklers capsule could be modified for on-road use?

Old 11-12-2007, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron R
Perhaps the Ecklers capsule could be modified for on-road use?

but what keeps the bubble from getting micro-scratched? those things aren't cheap
Old 11-13-2007, 11:05 AM
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I drop mine, but If I dont drop it from far enough only one side latches, and thats a pain, and If I drop it from too high they both latch but one side will go too far down and that doesnt look good at all, so sometimes I have to try it 2-3 times before it lines up properly. I believe this may be just due to bad weather strip on one side. I have also thought about hood pins, How do you guys like em???

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Loving this thread from a tech standpoint (SOMEday I'll need to adjust these things, the "blueprint" idea sounds great) and entertainment.

But remember one thing about hoodpins. They have a cable and a hairpin, both of which can (will) leave scratches in your paint. Just ask the hood of my '70 El Camino! It's primer black, so not a big deal, but the cables mar it, and sooner or later, no matter how perfect-paint-finish-**** you are, you'll scratch it when pulling a pin.
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Originally Posted by chevygod
Loving this thread from a tech standpoint (SOMEday I'll need to adjust these things, the "blueprint" idea sounds great) and entertainment.

But remember one thing about hoodpins. They have a cable and a hairpin, both of which can (will) leave scratches in your paint. Just ask the hood of my '70 El Camino! It's primer black, so not a big deal, but the cables mar it, and sooner or later, no matter how perfect-paint-finish-**** you are, you'll scratch it when pulling a pin.
I don't use the cables, I put the pins in my pocket.
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I've been hood dropping for 29 years....no muss,no fuss..

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Old 11-13-2007, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sjmaster

I guess I will wait a few years on the motorized draw down latches!!!
You dont need the motorized draw downs.Just remove the springs that pop up the hood and readjust hood height to match fenders.Then remove the return spring on the hood release pull cable so you wont have to have someone hold it out while you open hood.Then just push handle back in and lower hood.
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Too scared now to open my hood in fear of microdust so I guess I'll just go down to the micro brewery drink down a couple of microbeers and then build up my courage to take on the microdust.
Later on I'll take the vette for a drive in the country see if I can run over a couple of deer or moose slap them over my hood for dinner. Time to install a luggage no make that a deer rack.

We need more educational posts like this one!!
Old 11-13-2007, 04:53 PM
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A 3 Page Post About Shutting Your Hood! Wtf??

You Guys Need A Woman And To Get Laid

Vc
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Originally Posted by Vette Crazzy
A 3 Page Post About Shutting Your Hood! Wtf??

You Guys Need A Woman And To Get Laid

Vc
Hey I only made 1 post and I got laid last night and if I have any more little blue pills and dont fall asleep I'll get it again tonight.
Old 11-13-2007, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
Hey I only made 1 post and I got laid last night and if I have any more little blue pills and dont fall asleep I'll get it again tonight.
LMAO

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Old 11-13-2007, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette Crazzy
LMAO
OK I give.....LMAO ???
Old 11-13-2007, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
OK I give.....LMAO ???

Laughing My Ass Off
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Laughing My Ass Off
Thanks...just couldnt put it together.



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