Austin David Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Any good ideas where to store the bonnet during maintenance? It's kinda big and floppy and painted, so I don't really want to lay it on the ground and can't easily prop it up. I have a ceiling-mounted sling that might work (used for the top of a previous toy car) but not sure how well it would hang. Anyone got any good ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick OTeen Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I stand up mine in a corner in the living room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENC Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnifeySpoony Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Definitely worth setting up something like this, IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 46 minutes ago, KnifeySpoony said: Definitely worth setting up something like this, IMO. I've seen that and built something very similar. Nose cone isnt on it right now but hangs in a similar fashion, just faces the other way. It also holds the doors and the windshield. My hood part also folds up when not in use. Pardon the mess, too cold to clean the garage over winter so things pile up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Just did this today. No I didn't like drilling into my bonnet but I decided the storage benefit outweighed the mutilation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnifeySpoony Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Nothing wrong with a couple of speedholes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin David Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 These are amazing ideas, thanks everyone for sharing! KnifeySpoony: next time I'm in the Bay Area I'll holler. From what I can see, you have the king of speed holes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Ben Wolford of Rocky Mountain Sportscars gave me the info for this bonnet rack, and practically insisted that I get one, as he didn't want me to damage my bonnet. Of course, I only use them for a few minutes normally as I check oil, coolant, etc. I haven't done any prolonged maintenance in these garages. Basically some plumbing fixtures, and a "pool noodle" for padding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnifeySpoony Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Austin David said: From what I can see, you have the king of speed holes... Yeah, cutting the hole for the intake was a bit frightening. So worth it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin David Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 Thanks to all for sharing your ideas. I mocked up a frame with 10' of 3/4 PVC, a pool noodle, and some 3D printed elbows. I hung that from my existing kayak sling, which formerly held a top for a different car. This works great. I can mount the bonnet with the car in its spot, and it can live up and out of the way. But hopefully not for much longer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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