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Longhair
11-27-2010, 06:25 AM
Does someone have a link to a tutorial for making a tilt hood on a tamiya king hauler?

Clint307
01-07-2013, 01:26 AM
I'd be interested in knowing this myself, I know it couldn't be too hard. My questions are, what is used for hinges and what do you use for your hood latchs?

Hotwheels
01-07-2013, 09:46 PM
Hello, I am thinking of doing the same thing. I found this build on this site and thought I would pass along. Hope it gives you an idea about the tilt hoods.
http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=450

Espeefan
01-08-2013, 10:26 AM
I've never tried a tilt hood, but one thing I did notice about the procedure is that unless you extend the hood, or move the fenders and front axle forward, the fenders in the stock location will hit the breathers, as the hood tilts forward. Many make a slice through the fenders, in their stock location, to get around this problem. Just something to think about.

wingnut163
01-08-2013, 01:37 PM
i remember back away a guy was doing the hood thing. and he introduced me to a thing i would never thought of. he cuts his plastic with thread. makes it clean, small and dont wast plastic.

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doodlebug
01-09-2013, 03:34 PM
Look at Dreamweavers thread for hood hinges.
Cheers, Neil.