Does Anybody Know If Somebody Makes And Sells Sliding Hinges For A Tilt Frontend. I Hate To Cut The Fenders And That Would Be A Nicer Solution .

 

I recall a thread of someone fabricating something like this, but not sure if a vendor sells one like you describe.

try a search.

Rich

 

Spitty,

I've researched this for a few years and have seen a few... some simple , some elaborate.. none I wanted to copy.

Had a friend who used a 'serious' set of roller bearing drawer slides on each frame rail.. it worked... but wobbled and shook so badly that yo wanted to hold out a hand just in case it fell

Seen some others with hydraulics that really moved out nicely then at the end of travel (about 6") had a cable tighten and rotate a cam type hinge that tilted the hood up.. this one came close.. but it was complicated and added a lot of hardware up front.

Saw a sketch of one that used screw jacks from trailers mounted and motorized horizontally that moved it forward.

and last but not least there is a company L&S Motor sports that 'useta' market a product called 'Easee Opener' .. basically what you're looking for. It was used for drag cars with very light glass front clips. I have some literature on them in my directory... and here's a link

http://www.clubfte.com/users/jniolon...pener/easy.jpg.

the files are easy.jpg, easy1.jpg, easy2.jpg, easy3.jpg and easy4.jpg.. just add the number and browse them.

this info is several years old and I don't even know if they're still open.. price was around 500 bucks in '99 or 2000. which to me was way too much...guess if you have a unlimited NASCAR or NDRA budget it's peanuts..
they also seemed a little light weight for a heavy front clip like outs

Basically I think if it can't be done the way Chip Foose would do it.... silent,smooth, effortless and beautifully... then don't do it...just cut the fenders...

hope it helps

later,
John


here's the beginning of mine if you're interested... but it doesn't slide..

http://www.clubfte.com/users/jniolon...gfulltilt.html