Project Riddler's Ride - 1976 Plymouth Duster
Well today I got done with my mock up on some hood struts and it worked, but at the same time didn't work out. To hide the struts inside the fenders you'd need crazy struts with a ton of PSI. I tried to use a pair 90psi struts and while it holds the bare hood open it won't assist bring it up. These struts were nearly impossible to install and the only way I was able to do it was to get them in a 10,000lbs tow strap and tighten them closed. Anyway onto some pictures.
Strut Closed
Strut Open
Anyway my plan now is to just go back to using the stock hinges with springs. I'll have them blasted and painted with the car. Who knows maybe I'll even get some hood struts later on and attach them to the hood and fender like the OEM's do it now.
I've also made a new purchase. A set of 1976 Ontario Vintage Plates. I'm hoping I can use them.
Riddler
Well today I got done with my mock up on some hood struts and it worked, but at the same time didn't work out. To hide the struts inside the fenders you'd need crazy struts with a ton of PSI. I tried to use a pair 90psi struts and while it holds the bare hood open it won't assist bring it up. These struts were nearly impossible to install and the only way I was able to do it was to get them in a 10,000lbs tow strap and tighten them closed. Anyway onto some pictures.
Strut Closed
Strut Open
Anyway my plan now is to just go back to using the stock hinges with springs. I'll have them blasted and painted with the car. Who knows maybe I'll even get some hood struts later on and attach them to the hood and fender like the OEM's do it now.
I've also made a new purchase. A set of 1976 Ontario Vintage Plates. I'm hoping I can use them.
Riddler