38Chevy454
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Yes, this is garage related, it is on my detached garage.
While not an original idea, I had the hood left over from the 86 Jag I parted out to get the front and rear suspension for the 53 GMC pickup I installed them into. I needed something for an awning over the person door on side of my garage. The Jag hood was put to use
For less than $20 total in hardware and materials I have an awning now with a bit more style than regular.
Simple install with a 4x6 header on the wall attached with lag bolts, and then just screwed down through the hood into the 4x6 at the back. Next made some simple strut pieces using 3/4 black pipe for the supports out front. The Jag hood hinges backward, so I just used the hood hinge holes at the front, already threaded and reinforced. Welded a couple pieces of flat stock at each end of the strut at the correct angle orientation, drilled holes for the mounting bolts and installed. I tested and can hang off the front, but that was just a short test, it was not built for gymnastics
If the hood holds me for short time, it can withstand any strong wind or load of snow.
Anyone know of a 120v light that would fit the light sockets? It is the smaller diam high beam that are in the hood, the larger diam low beam was on the fenders. I could hook up the lights to a switch if I can find some that fit. I don't want to screw with 12v and a battery or converter. I would hook it up to a motion detector.
Ignore the small white cord hanging there, it is for my Christmas lights on the front of garage.
straight on shot:
I kind of wish it was an older American car, more to my hot rodding tastes. But it was free and with the grille I think it looks pretty cool anyway. An American car hood would not typically have the grille and would be more of an unfinished front edge. An American car trunk lid could work, but I did not have one of those and this Jag hood was available. I am happy with it.
While not an original idea, I had the hood left over from the 86 Jag I parted out to get the front and rear suspension for the 53 GMC pickup I installed them into. I needed something for an awning over the person door on side of my garage. The Jag hood was put to use
For less than $20 total in hardware and materials I have an awning now with a bit more style than regular.Simple install with a 4x6 header on the wall attached with lag bolts, and then just screwed down through the hood into the 4x6 at the back. Next made some simple strut pieces using 3/4 black pipe for the supports out front. The Jag hood hinges backward, so I just used the hood hinge holes at the front, already threaded and reinforced. Welded a couple pieces of flat stock at each end of the strut at the correct angle orientation, drilled holes for the mounting bolts and installed. I tested and can hang off the front, but that was just a short test, it was not built for gymnastics
If the hood holds me for short time, it can withstand any strong wind or load of snow.Anyone know of a 120v light that would fit the light sockets? It is the smaller diam high beam that are in the hood, the larger diam low beam was on the fenders. I could hook up the lights to a switch if I can find some that fit. I don't want to screw with 12v and a battery or converter. I would hook it up to a motion detector.
Ignore the small white cord hanging there, it is for my Christmas lights on the front of garage.
straight on shot:
I kind of wish it was an older American car, more to my hot rodding tastes. But it was free and with the grille I think it looks pretty cool anyway. An American car hood would not typically have the grille and would be more of an unfinished front edge. An American car trunk lid could work, but I did not have one of those and this Jag hood was available. I am happy with it.
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