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Old 02-11-2016, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by schoo
I have been thinking about some thing along this for my hood could you show a close up of the contact points and some info on how it helps control the flexing did you weld it to the hood or ?no not welded I see some bolts in the field are there bumpers
The brackets were positioned and welded to the hood tilt support arms. The brackets have self adhesive foam on them, like that used to seal doorways or windows, on the top edge against the hood. It puts just enough pressure on the hood to keep it from flexing.
 
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Looks good , going to be nice out in the sun...
 
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Old 02-20-2016, 08:59 PM
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looking real good. Wish I could paint like that.

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Parts are starting to get done . Brought the hood doors down today
 
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Another shot in bright sunlight.


 
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Paint turned out real nice..
 
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Old 03-06-2016, 07:50 PM
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Parts are starting to get done . Brought the hood doors down today
Looks great
 
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Old 03-06-2016, 08:00 PM
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That looks fantastic. I like the handles. Dave Kindig is going to be at our local motoramma with a booth in a few weeks....I see me leaving with a lighter wallet.
 
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Old 03-06-2016, 09:04 PM
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That looks fantastic. I like the handles. Dave Kindig is going to be at our local motoramma with a booth in a few weeks....I see me leaving with a lighter wallet.
They did turn out nice and work great !
 
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Old 03-07-2016, 08:32 PM
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It's home, it's home !!!!! Excuse my enthusiasm but it has been a year and 4 months since it was dropped off. Looks awesome in the sunlight.








 


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