[clinthart]

I installed the first parts of the reverse hood. I couldn't finish it because it takes at least two people to mount the hood. Maybe next week.

http://www.project-quicksilver.com/e...on/default.htm

[cxpcman]

what kit is that ?? looks awesome ... btw .. wait for a helper... is a pita to put the hood by yourself heres mine

[cxpcman]

Originally Posted by cxpcman

what kit is that ??

forget it! .i just read the link you post above ... niceeeee

[clinthart]

Originally Posted by cxpcman

forget it! .i just read the link you post above ... niceeeee

Thanks... yours looks pretty trick too.

I got a buddy coming over Saturday to help out. Maybe I will have a video of it working on Sunday.

[cxpcman]

Originally Posted by clinthart

Thanks... yours looks pretty trick too.

I got a buddy coming over Saturday to help out. Maybe I will have a video of it working on Sunday.

damn that will be awesome . mine is not automatic you have to open by hand. but i think its ok for the 30 dlls invested. im installing struts that way it can be open whitout efford

[clinthart]

Should be pretty easy to install a couple linear actuators to make it power. Install a manual switch in the cab with a switch that cuts the power when it is fully extended and fully closed. The only really expensive part of my kit was the 4 channel remote and the custom brackets.

[clinthart]

The reverse hood is installed and mostly fitted. I have some very small tweaks left to do. Here is a video of the hood in action.


http://www.project-quicksilver.com/e...amaro_Hood.avi

http://www.project-quicksilver.com/e...o_Hood_mp4.avi

The two links are for the same video, they are just in two different formats... if one does not work for you, try the other.

[Neophyte]

That is really cool! I wouldn't mind such a kit myself. That would've looked cool on my '53 but wouldn't work as it would bind as soon as it starts sliding forwards. I'm quite happy with my design though even if it's still manually operated and also a bit on the heavy side. I do however plan to change it over to aluminium later on.

[clinthart]

Originally Posted by Neophyte

That is really cool! I wouldn't mind such a kit myself. That would've looked cool on my '53 but wouldn't work as it would bind as soon as it starts sliding forwards. I'm quite happy with my design though even if it's still manually operated and also a bit on the heavy side. I do however plan to change it over to aluminium later on.

I think you are just 1 actuator away from making it power. Electric Life sells the actuators separately if you want. http://www.electric-life.com/shopdis...INEAR+ACTUATOR

don't pay any attention to the price... $1.10 is probably wrong

[Neophyte]

Thanks for that link. It will however be quite a few months before I can afford one of those goodies.

[DougGass87]

if you want to install a 12vdc - 120vac converter, i know where you can get 8" and 9.5" travel 120vac linear actuators for $35 and 6" for $45.....

[Neophyte]

I don't have any issues with using a converter....

So, I'm all ears...lol

[DougGass87]

9.5"

8"

6"

[DougGass87]

here is their selection of 12vdc actuators

http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.as...c&keyword=EALD

and the 120vac

http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.as...c&keyword=EALA

[robin58]

Those are some useful links