Homemade scissor style hood hinges

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I am building a Pro Touring style Astro Van. One of the styling changes I am planning is extending the hood to cover the cowl all the way back to the windshield. There is also a full length cowl type scoop in the works. Stretching the edge of the hood back to the windshield will prevent it from opening in the original direction. These are some hood hinges I designed to let the hood open towards the front like a Corvette.


This is a mark-up I did so you can see the in car relationship. This is with the hood closed.

And this is with the hood open. Cutting and notching the radiator support will provide plenty of strength to carry the hinges.

The hood will open a full 100 degrees and I plan to have quick release fasteners to allow quick removal. I will also work some gas cylinders in there to help control the hood while closing.
Mark