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salesco 04-17-2006 07:58 PM

backdraft hood falling shut
 
anyone have a solution other than a stick? have car 169 with one gabriel gaslift shock to hold it up. was thinking about adding another one. everytime the car gets on a slight angle the hood comes crashing down, usually when i am under it.

Secret Squirrel 04-18-2006 07:46 AM

BDR Gaslift Hood-Lock
 
Salesco,

I have been working on a BDR Gaslift Hood-Lock. I have a prototype that I made and have been using it with good results. I am making about 10 more at this time.

It is polished aluminum with a "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" flag. Looks really nice under the hood, when installed on the gaslift.

I will be at Knott's April 22 & 23, 2006 for the A.H.A show. I will have my BDR and Serpent Express there. If you go, look me up and you can see the Hood-Lock in action.

The BDR Gaslift Hood-Locks are $20 each, includes first class shipping. Send me a PM or email with your shipping information. PayPal is available, if you wish.


http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d..._Hood-Lock.jpg

tony martin 04-18-2006 08:46 AM

One Up
 
WELL WAYNNE,

U ARE ONE UP ON ME!!:o
A REALLY EXCELLENT,NEAT CURE.

WELL DONE.:D

HANG IN AND HANG ON,FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE::eek:

AND TAKE CARE!!!:)

salesco 04-18-2006 10:44 AM

looks like a good solution, are they done? how much are they? can you ups me one?

Secret Squirrel 04-18-2006 01:09 PM

Tony,

Thanks for the compliment! After getting hit on the head a few times, you have to do something!:JEKYLHYDE



Chuck,

The BDR Gaslift Hood-Locks are $20 each, includes first class shipping. Send me a PM or email with your shipping information. PayPal is available, if you wish.

P.S. I will edit my original post with this info.

Thanks,

Trueoo7 04-19-2006 07:02 PM

Wayne
I can't quite tell from the picture but is this in addition to the gas shock or does it replace it. How long does it take to raise the hood and setup?
Is it bolted or does it clip into place? Hard to tell from the pics.
Thanks

Secret Squirrel 04-20-2006 07:24 AM

Trueoo7,

The Hood-Lock slip-fits on to the gaslift shaft and then it is hitch-pinned, so it won't fall off. The hitch pin does not grab the gaslift shaft and there is no modification to the gaslift at all. It takes about 10 seconds to attach.

The "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" flag is attached to the hitch pin, so it won't get lost easily if you drop it and it's a cool reminder.:cool:

Once you see it, you will probably say "Why didn't I think of this?" %/ A simple fix to a common problem with earlier BDR's with the 4041 type Gabriel Gaslift hood prop.

SkipB 06-11-2006 08:49 AM

Wayne,

How the heck are you and your family? I hope all is well with you, your wife and the baby.

Do you still have some of the hood locks? My shock has finally given up the ghost and I caught the hood in mid collapse just before it slammed down. So,I think it is time to do something! Let me know if you have them.

Thanks,

SkipB

Secret Squirrel 06-12-2006 10:00 AM

Hey SkipB,

We are doing great! Stephanie is 9 months now and crawling and standing. Just came back from WSCB and had a great time.
I still have a few Hood-Locks left. PM or email me.

It's getting hot here in the desert!

conan 06-12-2006 10:30 AM

Wayne, I would like to purchase one also, just e-mailed you my info.

Thanks, John
BDR#143

salesco 06-12-2006 01:22 PM

wayne,
please send me the price and payment address to cs@salesco.com i misplaced the last email
thanks
chuck

Snakester 06-26-2006 06:45 AM

Simple solution for falling hood!
 
I really didn't like the look of the factory hood "stick" at car shows! I don't think there is a lot of options....I fabricated this simple prop that really isn't noticable when in place ..Alot of people must feel the same way, I have sold a few at shows. There is Pic's in my gallery.
Snakester

SkipB 06-28-2006 01:24 PM

Secret Squirrel,

My check is in the mail for one of your hood locks. It sure beats a prop rod!

Skip B.

Secret Squirrel 06-28-2006 03:59 PM

Thanks for the order, Skip B.

I will be checking the mail box for it.

salesco 06-30-2006 12:07 AM

got it, used it, SWEET


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