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[cookie4343]

Im wanting to do this but havent got a clue where to start, i need all the ideas i can dimensions pictures, anythink really, also any body know if any one makes a kit of some sort for this, any help greatly apreciated thanks.

[1987_ParkLane]

I've been thinking about using omething like this too. I've thought of using some bonnet hinges, well...it works in my head lol.

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

Shouldnt be too hard to fabricated end on the day the main hassal is lining everything up you not considered running flipped outside boot hinges inside if thats thesable ??

[kez_19]

there is a thread about this use the search

michael

[cookie4343]

Shouldnt be too hard to fabricated end on the day the main hassal is lining everything up you not considered running flipped outside boot hinges inside if thats thesable ??

Ive tried mini bonnet hinges and to be honest they dont seem to be the greatest idea, i will put some pics up shortly of the only picture i have found, that i would like them to look like.

[1987_ParkLane]

the main hassal is lining everything up

Exactly what I've been thinking .

[cookie4343]

Heres the only other idea i have, other than mini bonnet hinges but i need the exact size and metal mm and width, anyone else got any more pics to help,
Comeon peaple share the secrets.

[1987_ParkLane]

That looks quite good to be honest .

[cookie4343]

That looks quite good to be honest .

I wish they where mine but afraid not, just some pictures ive found.

[1984mini25]

Heres the only other idea i have, other than mini bonnet hinges but i need the exact size and metal mm and width, anyone else got any more pics to help,
Comeon peaple share the secrets.

And they don’t look as flimsy as bonnet hinges, probably not a problem with a later single skin or fiberglass boot lid, but as I was planning on doing this with an original double skinned (bloody heavy) mk1 boot I went off the idea.

[roofless]

we're looking into this for the new project car.

beetle bonnet hinges look promising. to position them up and weld in place we'll use a sacrificial boot lid - cut a big hole in the centre of it so you can reach in and weld stuff in place

http://www.clubvw.or...1303_hinges.jpg

PS - we want a big throw on the boot openeing for other sillyness we are doing - but the gas strut thing works well with these hinges.

Edited by roofless, 09 April 2009 - 09:04 PM.

[1987_ParkLane]

we're looking into this for the new project car.

beetle bonnet hinges look promising. to position them up and weld in place we'll use a sacrificial boot lid - cut a big hole in the centre of it so you can reach in and weld stuff in place

http://www.clubvw.or...1303_hinges.jpg

PS - we want a big throw on the boot openeing for other sillyness we are doing - but the gas strut thing works well with these hinges.

They look nice .

[jayare]

Have a look at Camp Freddy's project thread (called 'The Rat') - somewhere in the 80-odd pages are pics of the ones he made!

JR

[cookie4343]

we're looking into this for the new project car.

beetle bonnet hinges look promising. to position them up and weld in place we'll use a sacrificial boot lid - cut a big hole in the centre of it so you can reach in and weld stuff in place

http://www.clubvw.or...1303_hinges.jpg

PS - we want a big throw on the boot openeing for other sillyness we are doing - but the gas strut thing works well with these hinges.

They look like they could work, also what is the gas strut off, thanks.

[kez_19]

Have a look at Camp Freddy's project thread (called 'The Rat') - somewhere in the 80-odd pages are pics of the ones he made!

JR

found it but it was a bit further back than page 80

camp freddy is a genius

michael