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drilling holes in hood hinges |
Harpo |
May 17 2015, 07:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
I have seen a few hood hinges with holes drilled in them. I'm not sure if this is a cosmetic/decorative thing or for weight savings. For those of you that have performed this has it effected the structural integrity? I just think it looks cool. Here are some photos I found of someone else's hinges
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Mueller |
May 17 2015, 09:53 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
If you look at the holes you will notice they are not just drilled out...they used a dimple die to add a slight "lip" , the bent edges allow it to get some strength/stiffness back.
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