azdave
15+ Year Contributor
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- Nov 25, 2003
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Gilbert,
Arizona
Here's the quick an dirty on my 90-degree 2G hood mod.
Remove hinges.
Grind away the small, folded metal stop in the hinge base using a cut-off wheel or similar.
Temporarily fix the hinge in the desired full open position and cross drill an 1/8" dia hole in each hinge for the new lock pin.
Dimple the inner fender area with a small drift or similar tool so that when the hood opens fully you don't accidentally bend the upper corner of the hood.
CAUTION: Your hood can now open completely over into the glass and break it so you have been warned. I use a small hardened drill rod for the hinge lock pin and I'm careful not to use the 90-degree mod on a windy day so I don't tempt fate. I keep the 1/8" dia. hinge pins under the hood. I hide them out of the way attached by a tiny magnet so no one sees them but they are there when I need them.
I will take a few close up shots and make a new thread next week since this seems like it might be popular with a few of you.
Remove hinges.
Grind away the small, folded metal stop in the hinge base using a cut-off wheel or similar.
Temporarily fix the hinge in the desired full open position and cross drill an 1/8" dia hole in each hinge for the new lock pin.
Dimple the inner fender area with a small drift or similar tool so that when the hood opens fully you don't accidentally bend the upper corner of the hood.
CAUTION: Your hood can now open completely over into the glass and break it so you have been warned. I use a small hardened drill rod for the hinge lock pin and I'm careful not to use the 90-degree mod on a windy day so I don't tempt fate. I keep the 1/8" dia. hinge pins under the hood. I hide them out of the way attached by a tiny magnet so no one sees them but they are there when I need them.
I will take a few close up shots and make a new thread next week since this seems like it might be popular with a few of you.