Engine hood struts

gfw1985 · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject: Engine hood struts

Has anyone ever rigged something like this for a Ghia? I am running dual Kadrons and the air cleaners hit hood springs. I know I can get shorter air cleaners, but I like this idea.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/acvw.html?frame=1.3769

Plantman · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject:

HVWs or VWTRends did an article on a Ghia that someone had installed the struts on the engine compartment. The guy who did it did a really nice job. The article gave fairly decent instructions, I think it was about two years ago, give or take a few months.
David
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awj_woody · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject:

hmm, i would be afraid of messing up and drilling a ton of holes Embarassed

ovalboy · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:01 pm Post subject:

Like this?...

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There's a great "how-to" article in Hot VW's from sometime in 2004 I believe. It gives the instructions, part numbers and all the details of how Mike Lawless did it on his '65 Ghia. I followed it to the letter and it turned out great.

KarmannBob · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:29 pm Post subject:

I was able to do it using a single Vanagon rear hatch strut.

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DORIGTT · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject:

That's pretty cool KarmannBob!

What are the measurements on the mount placement?
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gfw1985 · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:38 am Post subject:

Exactly what I'm looking for. Can anyone narrow down that article for dual struts? Tried HotVW's search site, but it is painfully slow on dialup.

ovalboy · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:19 am Post subject:

awj_woody · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:49 pm Post subject:

that's a nice looking engine bay.
i think i like the looks enough to start looking for that article.

gfw1985 · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject:

After a couple hours searching, found out it was April 2004 issue of Hot VW's. But can not find anywere to view it. Any ideas?

ovalboy · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:16 pm Post subject:

Maybe buy a back issue from Hot VW's? I borrowed it from one of my buddies when I used it. I'll see if he still has it.

gfw1985 · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:20 am Post subject:

Hot VW's has a terrible website. Hate dealing with someone that I can't even call. If anyone comes across this article, I would love a scan or copy to sell.
Ovalboy: If I knew what struts to use, I believe I could figure the rest out.

ovalboy · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:38 am Post subject:

I'll see if there's a part number on mine. I bought them at NAPA. I can take some better pictures and e-mail them to you if you would like.

gfw1985 · Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject:

That would be great! Thanks for the help. I'll PM my e-mail address.

rons1coat · Samba Member Joined: October 27, 2006 Posts: 52

hey guys I have the article at home. I done the same on my 72 and gonna do it on my 67 so I kept the mag. over the weekend I will try to at least send all the seasurements via e-mail. I will try to scan it and send the whole article if I can. Send me a pm gfw1985 and I will see if I can help you out

bt · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:20 pm Post subject:

gfw1985 I have that article. Email me and I will scan it for you.

hawynvdub · Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: struts

gfw1985 · Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 5:42 am Post subject:

Special thanks to rons1coat for scan and Ovalboy for some great pics

Gromit · Samba Member Joined: January 10, 2007 Posts: 51

I have this type of set up on my MG. Works fine but keep in mind that you may have to readjust your hood because of the upward pressure the struts puts on the hinges. For all the 'DIY' or 'figure it out yourselfers'. Check out the struts, end pieces, and mounts at
www.smallparts.com
search for 'gas springs'
Larry

rons1coat · Samba Member Joined: October 27, 2006 Posts: 52

hawynvdub, send me your e-mail address and I will send you the aticle


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