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03-14-2015 | 06:56 AM

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dereknkathy

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From: westville, NJ

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Originally Posted by flashgordon

well...i am going to do same as PRATER...i have one hatch..lifts from from..i can get to back of motors,,,sucks..i want barn doors style,,had barn doors style on my 33 scarab ,,were great for working on stuff. time to cut this hatch in half!!!!!...get hinges,,reinforce mounting areas...add two scoops....get new cushions made....baa..gang..i will post photos,,,when i do this,,.............

ANY INPUT ON SCOOPS.....GOT TO HELP GETTING SOMNE FRESH COOLER AIR...I JUST WONDER HOW HOT IT GETTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

take hatch and put it away. make a new hatch split down center with the scoops. that way when it doesn't work you didn't kill the oem stuff and eff up resale value...

03-14-2015 | 09:55 AM

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flashgordon

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From: new baltimore mi

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Originally Posted by offthefront

Ummm ....thread is 6 years old ....

hmmm,,,i guess i should look at dates,,,new in here...

03-14-2015 | 10:02 AM

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flashgordon

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Originally Posted by dereknkathy

take hatch and put it away. make a new hatch split down center with the scoops. that way when it doesn't work you didn't kill the oem stuff and eff up resale value...

well... i know I can make it work...my 33 scarab had barn door style,,i could access everything..made it real ez to work on stuff...
i can even get to dip stips to check trans fluid if i wated to...

03-14-2015 | 02:27 PM

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murfman

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From: Frankfort IL

Funny, I didn't care for the barn doors on my Nova. I much prefer the rear hinged one piece on my Magnum. I am looking for some quick release hinges for easier access when needed