Hood/bonnet hinges
- Thread starter Brett Proctor
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Peter
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Current thinking is, left or right hand, same as BMW, you have to lift it. *oh my*
I guess if the rear was in guides like an extension of the BMW system and the strut was to be placed inboard of and behind the hood bracket and further back at the bottom it could in effect do the same job but it would lift after the rear was released and clear of hitting the front of the canopy unless the rear of the hood was guided forward on runners so it only released when clear of the canopy, I think *hmmm*
To be REALLY flash it could be an actuator and be remote too.*rock on*
Plan 'C'
I guess if the rear was in guides like an extension of the BMW system and the strut was to be placed inboard of and behind the hood bracket and further back at the bottom it could in effect do the same job but it would lift after the rear was released and clear of hitting the front of the canopy unless the rear of the hood was guided forward on runners so it only released when clear of the canopy, I think *hmmm*
To be REALLY flash it could be an actuator and be remote too.*rock on*
Plan 'C'
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Peter
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But true.*sigh*
Anyway, its just an idea, not a technical drawing or anything.*idea didn't work*
Peter
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It works too but a curved arm gives more forward travel (the longer the upper section from the angle the further forward) and allows the lower pivot to be further forward without hitting the front of the trunk, also if using a ram or strut it would give better leverage and angles to play with. The rear would still need to be guided until past the canopy forward edge.
But, it's a play thing, I doubt anyone will make anything like it.*nothing to see*
Brett Proctor
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These are all good ideas but with no numbers to back it up you don't know if it will work or not.
I measured the distance from the front of the canopy in the open position to the back edge of the hood(stock)closed and the hood would have to move forward 1 foot to clear the open canopy.
I've been playing with hinge designs and I may have something that will work for my modified hood but it wouldn't work with a stock hood.
Brett
I measured the distance from the front of the canopy in the open position to the back edge of the hood(stock)closed and the hood would have to move forward 1 foot to clear the open canopy.
I've been playing with hinge designs and I may have something that will work for my modified hood but it wouldn't work with a stock hood.
Brett
Flyer615
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Just took a measurement on my Sebring. You're right, Brett, the hood would have to move forward 12 inches before moving up. There is the added problem that the (in my case, at least) wiper motor only has about 3/4 inch clearance when the canopy is all the way up. This means that the front of the lid would have to move up about 12 inches. I'm thinking that the angle of the hood would need to be too extreme to clear the wiper motor. It would, therefore, need to pop up at the front, slide forward 12 inches, then lift somewhat like the roof does. A little more thinking might be involved. *hmmm*
Peter
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I don't do numbers, never have, suck it and see, takes less time to arrive at the same wrong conclusion, bit of card, scissors, compass, some pins and a pin board and you can play with designs all day long, or the modern equivalent, Paint shop/Photo shop and the 'rotate' function. Classic example is Steve McHugh's Nova, now owned by Bobbybrown (Dan) on the Nova site, all done with card and tape and then when he was happy, glassed over....
So you need a foot or 30.5cm, not too bad, maybe a two part arm would be best. Obviously to go forward a foot with a straight or bent arm would need a foot of lift at the pivot point so we need to have minimum lift but maximum travel thereafter. thinking, thinking... back to you soon....*hmmm*
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If I may; Buick had a clam-shell style hood apparatus/mechanism back in the 80's. The latches were @ the rear of the hood, one on each corner which popped open the hood. Then you pulled on the front of the hood which slid forward some 8"-10", then stopped. Then the hood rotated up from this point & slid down over the front of the car & rested @ near vertical. The rear edges of the hood had simple
rollers that caught in guides as the hood was closing back to it's resting/latching point. Sounds sorta involved, but was a cool WOW factor in it's day. If I can find mine, I'll get a pic, never have used it, but just had to have it. Rick
rollers that caught in guides as the hood was closing back to it's resting/latching point. Sounds sorta involved, but was a cool WOW factor in it's day. If I can find mine, I'll get a pic, never have used it, but just had to have it. Rick
letterman7
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Huh, I don't remember those.. were they the little turbo Regals? Sounds like the same setup Saab had on the 900 series. That would be a neat way to open the hood..
Flyer615
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LeSabre. Late 80's/early 90's
Peter; Not sure of that, I'm sure a custom fit would be in store. And the canopy may not be able to be up before or as you raise the front hood. I did look for my set up but it must be buried in one of my storage cars. Was fat & lazy today, just didn't feel like unloading any junk. Also I'm sure you know of the newer self-contained rear deck lid hinges that lift & rotate like 100 to maybe 120 degrees? Just
about all cars from 2k & newer have them. They offer a neat solution, are compact & fold to within their own closed height. Just an idea. Rick
about all cars from 2k & newer have them. They offer a neat solution, are compact & fold to within their own closed height. Just an idea. Rick