Ok now that I got my hood wrap I want a reverse hood but dont really feel like paying $200 and up for the bracket when I'm sure it can be made. Can anyone give me some ideas?

 

that bracket seems pretty basic. have u thought about a side opening hood like that one EZ made. even more basic hardware for that one

 

yea I have seen the side ones there cool but Im fond of the reverse hood. the brackets for both seem real simple but i dont have one infront of me to copy

 

That would be a sweet way to display your cool hood. You'd almost have to spend the money to do it right tho. Maybe someone else has made there own and can hook you up with plans. Have you tried searching for one from a different vehicle that could be modified to work on an xB? Maybe even search for plans to make your own. There has to be something out there to get you started. Good luck and keep us updated, sounds interesting.

 

yea Ive looked around I dont see any brackets for other cars on ebay, I think gothbox has a reverse hood on this new box maybe Ill hit him up

 

^yup he does!

 

Heres a pic of his hood.
just hit Gothbox up he can tell ya how he did it.

Heres a Pic of it on Gothbox's Newest box DOA

 

yeah.. the ebay kit seems pretty pricey.. but he's got a monopoly on the bolt on reverse hood option currently.

 

Some guys use the Buick and Olds revers hood hinges from junkyard. Some rework is required to the hinge, but a junkyard can sell them for $20.

 

good idea^^^

 

thats an awsome mod...

 

Or just copy the design and make something lighter weight for our lighter weight hoods.
It looks interesting cause if I do that rising sun thing on mine I may draw something up and fab it.

 

Here are some more pics.

 

how does it latch up? Same as stock? Also guys this kit can be made...not to jack and sale but for those DYIs all it is, is alum angle stock with 8 bolts. Use teflon washes to keep it moving smooth. The mount can be made fairly simple

 

Looks like the bolts on the hood slide into the slotted factory hinge, then latch as normal. If I didn't have a custom made grill, I'd do it, but at shows my grill would be covered.

 

And you wouldn't need to use such large angle. 1/2" hollow square stock would hold our hoods. Expecially if running a CF hood.

 

Where can i get the hinges from to reverse my hood?

 

Old thread but still sweet!

 

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sci...e-hood-140225/

 

Yes!!!!

Am thinking about similar mod for my hood. But am thinking about using hood hinges from a mid 1980's BMW e30 model, because the factory e30 BMW hood hinges allow the hood to slide forward four inches and then tilts the hood upwards while at the same time drops the front edge of the hood downwards a few inches. Hard to see what I'm saying, but the vision lives in my mind.

(For now)

If I do this mod, I want it to look factory installed, not look like some type of aftermarket 'add-on' accessory.