Gas Charged Hood Prop by randykieling

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Gas Charged Hood Prop 

Compliments of randykieling @ mgexp.com

2-10-2014

I added gas charged struts to the hood because i did not like the prop rod.

items needed:
2 - 10MM Ball Stud Bracket - Flat
2 - 10MM Ball Stud Bracket - L shape
2 - Gas Struts #4800

Mount the lower L brackets using the holes for the rubber hood pad on the fender.
the flat brackets will require drilling through the hood brace
i did not know what shock to use so that took some trial and error. after more than a few trips to the local parts house i found the correct length and charge. the struts are for a 79-87 280ZX rear hatch.

total cost is less than $50

not a mod for everyone but i thought i would pass it along

sorry my car is a dirty mess but i built it to drive and enjoy.

Randy

10MM Ball Stud Bracket for Gas Prop/Strut - 4 Pack by Gordon Glass Co.

http://www.amzn.com/B00FASTOO0

i just took a BFH to a couple of the L shaped brackets and made them flat

i added struts to the trunk lid also with a electric release

Tom,
Add a pic
I do it to all my midgets
Randy