Hood Support
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Hood Support
This is probably a dumb question, but what holds the hood up on a 1985? I just recently got it and saw nothing to hold up the hood when it's open like the prop I've seen on some other Corvettes. While searching for a replacement I saw two small struts. Are the struts the only thing that should hold it up? Thanks!
Le Mans Master
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
This is probably a dumb question, but what holds the hood up on a 1985? I just recently got it and saw nothing to hold up the hood when it's open like the prop I've seen on some other Corvettes. While searching for a replacement I saw two small struts. Are the struts the only thing that should hold it up? Thanks!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/84-86-CORVET...RV1Nhn&vxp=mtr
Le Mans Master
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
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From: Anaheim CA
I suggest using the later model hood support/lock strut. Like this (you also need the top and bottom mounting brackets -- which are included in this listing):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1987-Co...1XO2WU&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1987-Co...1XO2WU&vxp=mtr
Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
The previous one probably broke or had to much strain put on it, mine was taken off by one of the previous owners and never seen again, got one from a junked 84 at a junkyard (it was bent where the little tooth on the support clicks into the slot) Bent the metal back and it works just fine.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2012
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Cliff that's what I did on my 85, also switched it to driver side, on the passenger side made no sense to me. Easy install, hood already has mounting bolts, just have to make sure the lines in that area on the frame rail are clear of bracket
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