Quick Release Hood Hinge
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
A small vendor/shop was selling them at Corvette's at Carlisle last year (2009) but don't remember who.
Neat idea however it was still a two person job to get the hood off so i didn't see much of a benefit, just something to break/slip and cause damage.
Neat idea however it was still a two person job to get the hood off so i didn't see much of a benefit, just something to break/slip and cause damage.
Race Director
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From: Chino CA
a) hood come off fast and easy
b) dont have to mark then re-align hinges
c) they're just cool ! LOL...ok, but the other 2 are valid !
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
b) true but how often do you need to pull the hood off unless you're pulling the engine or radiator?
c) Ok, i'll agree with that one.
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
There's a previous thread (below) on these in C1/C2 that might mention the same company, but don't have time to research just now. If someone else knows or finds out, I'm interested in them also.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...ood-hinge.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...ood-hinge.html
Racer
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From: cleveland Ohio
it was either corvette central or corvette america,i was looking through one of them last night; and ran across them, ill look again tonite,post tommorrow,hopefully,,ill be busy tommorrow. but if i remember corectly,they cost around 285.00 dollars,,ill try and get back soon.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Massapequa Park NY
I tried to find a set last year. I had also seen them at Carlisle & in Corvette Centrals catalog. They were expensive & passed them up the first time for the same reasons quoted above. Then as I was finishing up body work I contemplated fitting & painting two hoods - a standard big block hood and an L88 hood.
Found out during that search they are no longer made & the small company gone or has since changed names. I did find them advertised on several websites at prices much lower than CC - not that it mattered
Jim
Found out during that search they are no longer made & the small company gone or has since changed names. I did find them advertised on several websites at prices much lower than CC - not that it mattered
Jim
Instructor
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From: Lakefield Ontario
I bought a set at Carsile in 2008, the designer had a booth. I had a chance to talk with him for a while, pricing was an issue and I stated they were to much money, he asked what I would pay and I said no more then $100.00, he thanked me for feedback and sold me a set!
They do work great, yes it takes two to pull the hood,but its a job done in 5 minutes both ways.
They do work great, yes it takes two to pull the hood,but its a job done in 5 minutes both ways.
Race Director
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
If you need two to pull the hood I see no real advantage other than you might go faster with lighter wallet
I mean how long does it take to make a chalk outline and undo 4 bolts with minimal threads on them ?
I mean how long does it take to make a chalk outline and undo 4 bolts with minimal threads on them ?
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
OK, so they're not for everyone, but as I R/R my hood(s) often enough that I've grown tired of re-aligning ever time, I'm one who would consider the quick release hinges a real plus.
Race Director
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
That what I meant about the chalk outline or you can use white paint to outline the hinge on the hood so you can put the hood back on the hinges in the same place and drop it down and your done. You can then spray the under-hood paint of your choice over the white or just leave it there.
I leave it there it is hardly noticeable. I also take the hood off and put it on myself with a small pulley attached to my engine hoist I beam across the top of my garage, lift the hood up with the pulley, move the Vette out of the way and take the hood of the pulley, it probably only weighs 40-50 lbs
I leave it there it is hardly noticeable. I also take the hood off and put it on myself with a small pulley attached to my engine hoist I beam across the top of my garage, lift the hood up with the pulley, move the Vette out of the way and take the hood of the pulley, it probably only weighs 40-50 lbs
Racer
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From: PYOTE BOMBER BASE TEXAS
I myself do not see any need for a quick disconnect/release hood support...the 4 bolts are dead on and have no adjustments room on them (it is a fit, or no fit set-up).
And the weight and size of the hood make for a 1 person show...Heckfire...it lifts right off and goes back on quick and easy...1 or 2 "pilot studs" are all that is needed...if any.
However, if you have a ongoing need to be removing your hood assembly often...then why could you not put 4 studs in the hood, and use hex nuts to secure it ...or maybe even machine in 4 holes in the studs, for 2 cross pins, 1 on each side... ("kindalike" the hood pin kits).
And the weight and size of the hood make for a 1 person show...Heckfire...it lifts right off and goes back on quick and easy...1 or 2 "pilot studs" are all that is needed...if any.
However, if you have a ongoing need to be removing your hood assembly often...then why could you not put 4 studs in the hood, and use hex nuts to secure it ...or maybe even machine in 4 holes in the studs, for 2 cross pins, 1 on each side... ("kindalike" the hood pin kits).
Last edited by TEXASDESERTVETTE; Oct 1, 2010 at 02:02 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
However, if you have a ongoing need to be removing your hood assembly often...then why could you not put 4 studs in the hood, and use hex nuts to secure it ...or maybe even machine in 4 holes in the studs, for 2 cross pins, 1 on each side... ("kindalike" the hood pin kits).
Race Director
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From: Long Island
I would drill out the stud in the hinges and replace it with a carriage or elevator bolt (hardened or grade 8) and a ny-lock nut.
Being me I would put a 1/32 thick nylon washer between the two hinge parts.
Being me I would put a 1/32 thick nylon washer between the two hinge parts.
Last edited by BLUE1972; Mar 1, 2017 at 09:39 AM.