forward tilt bonnet( hood)

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » March 28, 2010, 12:52 am

here is the plan for my forward tilting bonnet (hood), you will need a metric tape measure and a six pack!, the only stipulation on using these plans, is if you refine anything! or come up with a better idea!, YOU have to share it with us!!!

there`s photo`s of my truck in my album, with the parts shown, any questions just ask!

jkimbrel65 · Post by **jkimbrel65** » March 28, 2010, 7:03 am

Nice work Alan!!Been looking at this mod for awhile. Can I get a hard copy of those plans?

Post by **Greg D** » March 28, 2010, 10:48 am

Thanks for posting this Alan.
I have a similar setup I snatched from Buick at the yard but think I like yours better. The way yours stiffens the hood is very cool.
I don't see the stop for the lower pivot point though.
Am I missing something?

ABA · Post by **ABA** » March 28, 2010, 5:20 pm

I have a question....how much more plumbing did you need for the wind screen squirters and where did you run it?

Post by **Casey 65** » March 29, 2010, 8:49 am

Looking at Alan's drawing the upper left dimension is 25x25x1-6 RHS

I think the 25 would convert to 1"

However, using that the dimension 25x2 F/B could convert to 1"x slightly less than 3/32".

I'm really confused....

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » March 30, 2010, 1:42 am

Mike, you most certainly can have a hard copy!, be on it`s way by weeks end!.

Greg, No at the moment I rest the bonnet on the over-riders, if you have a idea tell me!.

Jerry, it is tucked up in the back stiffener and comes out down the left hand side support,you can see it zip tied to it!,

I cant do arrows!

Gerry, that was one of the best lessons learnt!, when we converted to metric, don't convert!, use the measurements stated, having said that your right!

25mm is 1", get yourself a metric tape!, Obama might bring it in!!

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » March 31, 2010, 2:16 am

another thing to mention is the original latch and safety catch are used without any mod`s

557f1 · Post by **557f1** » March 31, 2010, 4:18 am

Alan,that's a really neat and clean job and it sit's so well into the bonnet,

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » March 31, 2010, 4:07 pm

Alan

What are you using for a stop when the hood is tilted all the way forward?

blackagatha · Post by **blackagatha** » April 1, 2010, 11:06 pm

that is Nice.....

it just struck me though, I dont think the institute for Highway safety or whatever the hell it is called would like it too much..... In a horrible enough crash, the bars that bolt to the rear of the hood could potentially become skewers.....

My best guess says that is highly unlikely, and in such an event, you would probably have worse things to worry about....

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » April 2, 2010, 7:08 pm

Mike, as you can tell!, it`s really a work in progress and it was only meant to be a prototype to see if it would work!, but when it came to put all the front end in, I painted it to use as a temporary measure. So at the moment I rest the bonnet on the over riders. the next version will get rid of the eye-bolts on the top of the swinging frame and replace it with a plain old hole through the square tube with a cotter bolt and spring pin, that way you can slip the bolt out and the bonnet will come off!. Also the mounting brackets are better if they are the same hand!, that way you can slide the swinging frame off the core support.

BA, what do they make of gun rack`s and no head restraints?, but point taken!

blackagatha · Post by **blackagatha** » April 14, 2010, 11:34 pm

oh I know, man.. there's lots of dangerous crap out there, and the steering columns become harpoons too.....

I just happened to think of it, and It seems like it wouldnt take that much of a crash to have the hood get screwed up... Likely less of a crash than the steering column issue...

Perhaps the column is not so much of an issue in a "truck" because there is enough frame in front of the steering box, but my dad knew a guy that crashed an old Bread truck (steering box right behind bumper) that got impaled by the column, straight thru the seat....

but I digress, that's somewhat off topic....

Reds Rod Shop · Post by **Reds Rod Shop** » June 27, 2010, 2:45 pm

Alan, the set up looks great, I notived that your drawing says 65 to 66 hood. Are the 64's not the same? Thanks, David

oldfordcoupe · Post by **oldfordcoupe** » June 27, 2010, 3:48 pm

alan only one question does that thing drive funny from thatside of the truck

oldfordcoupe · Post by **oldfordcoupe** » June 27, 2010, 3:49 pm

alan only one question does that thing drive funny from thatside of the truck

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » October 10, 2012, 2:01 am

Here you go John, I hope it helps, if you need any other pics just ask. oh and the back bracket on the hood is screwed on not welded.

jalipke1124 · Post by **jalipke1124** » December 13, 2015, 4:57 pm

What is needed so I might get a paper copy of your design?

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » December 18, 2015, 10:56 pm

jalipke1124 wrote:What is needed so I might get a paper copy of your design?

I`ll scan it and email it to you if you like ....

Rob orangecode I`ll send you one also if you like..........

orangeRcode · Post by **orangeRcode** » December 18, 2015, 11:40 pm

Alan Mclennan wrote:
jalipke1124 wrote:What is needed so I might get a paper copy of your design?
I`ll scan it and email it to you if you like ....

Rob orangecode I`ll send you one also if you like..........

Thanks Alan, I would like a copy.

Gary (TR) this is the thread I was talking about.

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » December 22, 2015, 10:54 pm

As to the "skewers", one could easily add a cross brace to somewhat alleviate any concerns; as mentioned, a bigger concern to me would be that rigid steering shaft, which already has a close proximity to some of my cherished body parts! With your permission, Macca, I would like to start adapting your design for use on a vehicle favored by one of your countrymen known for his bright red tabletop Merc and it's cargo!
Paul

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