Project Frankenbird - 1968 Pontiac Firebird

[WSSix]

Forward opening hood like a vette? The C5/6 hood hinges lift up so the hood actually doesn't dip down into the area in front of the radiator that much. At least not compared to how a C2/3 vetter did. Looks good Brian.

[hersheys69z]

Glad to see someone attempting strut suspension

[65_LS1_T56]

Just put a tilt front end on it

[bdahlg68]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Forward opening hood like a vette? The C5/6 hood hinges lift up so the hood actually doesn't dip down into the area in front of the radiator that much. At least not compared to how a C2/3 vetter did. Looks good Brian.

I think Eddie Motorsports Billet hinges might work. I'm just hesitant to drop the coin and find out otherwise. Regardless, this is not a hard stop - there is a solution here. Vette hinges may be it as well.

Originally Posted by hersheys69z

Glad to see someone attempting strut suspension

Let's hope it all works as it does in my head!

Originally Posted by 65_LS1_T56

Just put a tilt front end on it

I was thinking I could just lift the whole body to get under hood, or into and out of the car for that matter.

[WSSix]

Tilt body FTW!

I have no doubt you'll find a solution, Brian. Good luck!

[RussMurco]

Troy Trepanier made these for Chicayne, I've always loved them and they don't eat-up a lot of under-hood space! Lots of trial and error in getting the travel, angle, and strut geometry right, but what a great look!

[65_LS1_T56]

Haha, how's it going Brian? Haven't talked in a long time!