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05-27-2005 #1
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Front tilt hood
Please help I am looking for a way to make my hood tilt forward on my Nova. So it will have to go up and out to clear the grill. Does anyone have a conceptual idea of how to do this, or has anyone done it. I saw parsons but I think his grill sits farther back on a 66-67. PLease help.
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05-28-2005 #2
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I adapted a BMW 3 series setup for mine. I changed the length of the arms that attach to the radiator core to give me more grill clearance.
jpLast edited by parsonsj; 05-28-2005 at 06:17 AM. Reason: That's "grill" clearance
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Them thar europeans are pretty smart fellers, I've owned a couple BMWs, I think there built rather well, I actually was looking for a replacement one the otherday,
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05-28-2005 #4
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Parsons do you think the same assembly would work on a 63 hood. I think that your grill is set back a little farther than mine. By the way how much did the brackets cost from the 3 series.
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The whole setup (hinge, roller/anchors, latch, cable, and inside release) cost a grand total of $168. Not too bad at all. I got it all from Bavarian Automotive here on the East coast.
I don't think you'll have any more difficulty than me in terms of grill setback. I'd go take some measurements ... but my car is getting painted right now.
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The whole setup (hinge, roller/anchors, latch, cable, and inside release) cost a grand total of $168. Not too bad at all. I got it all from Bavarian Automotive here on the East coast.
I don't think you'll have any more difficulty than me in terms of grill setback. I'd go take some measurements ... but my car is getting painted right now.
jpJohn Parsons
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