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Hey, had some of these engine bay prop hooks professionally cut out of 1/4" aluminum. Very sturdy. $20 shipped to the USA. PM me and I'll send you my PayPal info. Thanks!
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That's nice and blingy!
Any pics of that installed and holding up the seat?
This is my old handmade one...
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bump. got some more of these if anyone is interested.
These are awesome! I missed the first post on them. My van holder still works but if i ever get the other one ready to sell I'll be seeing if your strap is still available.
Very Cool, Captain!
I have a rather nice fabricated 1" square tube divider "of sorts" which was in my hiace when I bought it, so I just use a short Octopus Strap (we'll that what we call them in OZ - elastic luggage strap? you get it, I'm sure) permanently attached to the roof height cross bar to keep the engine "lid" up.
10/10 for your product though. I'll ask some of my Van mates and see if they're interested.
Cheers - Doc
I used a coat hanger for years to prop the hood. I got crafty one day and made a hook out of some scrap aluminium lying around. After showing it off on social media, there was enough interest that I started to make some extras, but after spending half an hour to finish one, I just had some professionally cut. The coathanger did the job but these are much nicer looking. Toyota discontinued the engine hood straps, and last I checked they were $45 (for 30 year old plastic). I've pulled a few of the plastic hooks form parts vans, but never really trusted them. Not sure if Toyota used the same plastic hooks for the Hiace or not.
I'm assuming you are in NZ, and if these worked in the Hiace and you know any TV owners near you that might be interested in these, you might want to pool your efforts and get them in bulk to save on shipping. It wouldn't be worth it for either of us to ship just one.
Hmm, not sure Cap. Mine doesn't have one nor does it have a screw hole as in your picture. I think the HiAce and LiteAce models just folded the passenger and middle seats right back so that they didn't need a hook. Though I'm not sure as mine came with the divider bars which stop the seats going right back. I just seem to remember helping a mate with his LiteAce and the seats folding right back near 180 degrees.
I'm in Australia actually, although Tasmania (my state) is probably more like what you think of when you think NZ than AUS.
I will definitely keep your idea in mind.
Cheers - Doc
Bump. Still have some of these for sale. PM me if interested.
Bump:silvervan:
Do yourself a favor and get one of these. I feel MUCH safer working on the van without a strained piece of plastic protecting my noggin!
Thanks Gambit . Got one left. Going to order more soon.Quote:
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These work! I assume it's you that I bought mine from through eBay. I had my van smogged and the very next time I had to open the engine bay, the plastic holder pretty much disintegrated and I felt lucky that it didn't crumble during the smog and whack the technician.
I'm too lazy for the other solutions out there, this was an easy fix!
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Thanks for your patronage.
Here's a link that may make the ordering process easier.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc...=V28QU9VBT57G8
still have some of these if y'all are interested.
Had one of these for a while now, spent more time priming and laying down three coats of ‘hammered black’ paint then it probably to took to make, package and send to me but every time I use it I smile. Works great.
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I'd like to order one :)
Glad it's working out. I keep meaning to dip mine in Plastidip. There was actually a bit of prototyping and R&D with these, but you are right, it probably only takes a minute to cut one on the water jet. The first few I made by hand on a band saw, but it was too much work for the price point I was trying to achieve.Quote:
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I shared this on my instagram, hopefully you get a few more sales. Thank you!
Thanks BTW. I don't really do IG, but I've lurked around and seen lots of cool vans on there. Had a few people MSG me about the hooks. Got some more in stock if anyone is interested.
Just bought one with the PayPal link, thanks!
I know I am late but I got mine a while back and it is hands down the best investment I made for this vehicle! :thmbup:
Hey there Cap -
My plastic engine prop finally gave way and I need a new one. Do you have one available for sale?
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Cool! I am going to order on through your Pay Pal account. Looking forward to receiving it soon.
Are you still selling these?
yes!
Capitan,
I just wanted to comment to all van owners this is one of the most important and cost effective purchases you can make for you vehicle. Get 'bonked' just once by a falling seat or your broom stick slipped while working in the engine bay you will swear by these hooks and swear at the broken plastic hook forever. I have one original plastic hook left that I might use if I complete the restoration of my 1987 4x4 5 Spd but I will testify to all the captains hook is the way to go!!
Thank you Captain :dance2:
SoORYotas
Just gona bump tis if anyone needs one of these.
Hey Captain -
Are these still available? Thanks!
Yes, still have some.
I’d like to purchase one of these please...
I still have some. Use this link for paypal. https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/websc...=V28QU9VBT57G8Quote:
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Hey. Sent you a PM. Definitely interested. Have any left?
They look great.
Yea. I have some. I replied to your PM maybe you didn't get it. I'll try again.
Still selling these? I sent payment in PayPal but was just today able to get registered to join the site :thmbup:
I still have some. I sent you a PM.
I found these on his post in the 84-89 TV group on FB. My original plastic one just started falling apart a couple years ago. This hook is the best aftermarket part for the job. Even if you plastic one is still good, get this one, as your plastic one is a ticking time bomb...