C4 Clamshell hood Prop key - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

fslove · 08-07-2018

For those of you that do car shows/cruise ins what is one of your great fears of happening to your C4? For most it would be their clamshell hood slamming down and destroying the hood, windshield etc. from the wind or some knucklehead touching it! Well I came across a gentleman who machines a "prop key" that effectively takes away any chance of your hood coming down. His name is Carter and for $20 he can make one for you or for an extra $5 drill a hole to accommodate adding a keychain " remove before flight" ( you supply the keychain sold on eBay for cheap) or whatever you wish (shipping is included in price). I HIGHLY suggest getting the prop key drilled by Carter as the required hole is on a pretty steep angle and most don't have the equipment to do this. THIS WILL WORK WITH 88-96 C4's ONLY.

If you wish to order one you can contact Carter via email at ctmachining@gmail.com. He will respond to you with instructions to pay him via Paypal.

No, I do not know Carter or get a kick-back for helping him sell these, i just believe this is a very unique, effective and creative product that can prevent some major damage to our C4's and it is very nice looking (especially if you add the "Remove Before Flight" keychain) as opposed to a bolt or stick propping up the hood taking away from your presentation of your C4 at shows.

HAWAIIZR-1 · 08-07-2018

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Yep, Carter is the man! Here is how it looks without the hole and tag.

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TX '90 ZR1 · 08-07-2018

I DO know Carter. He does excellent work and is a great asset for the ZR-1 community.
He is on here as Carter200. Also note he is a founding member.

lfalzarano · 08-07-2018

Or just stick a screwdriver in the hole... [emoji16]

Lou

efnfast · 08-07-2018

Carter does great work

fslove · 08-08-2018

Just to clarify THIS WILL WORK WITH 88-96 C4's ONLY.

Bob Eyres · 08-08-2018

I’ve owned C4’s for thirty years and never seen a need for a prop lock.
Is this an issue? Or do you guys just like that colorful tag?

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lfalzarano · 08-08-2018

Yes, I broke the headlight bezel when working on the water pump. 🤬

Lou

TX '90 ZR1 · 08-08-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

I’ve owned C4’s for thirty years and never seen a need for a prop lock.
Is this an issue? Or do you guys just like that colorful tag?

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Normally the hoods will stay up just fine. It is that one case when it comes crashing down that makes a safety catch invaluable.
For reference, floor jacks rarely fail, but I always put stands underneath before I get under it. Only takes one slip to ruin an otherwise good day.
(By the way, I don't think the "colorful flag" comes with it.)

Young1 · 08-08-2018

I have knocked it and had the hood come down on me! I use a three point hitch tractor clip pin. I ground on it some the attached a short lanyard and it rests down near the horn. I use it always.

08-07-2018	#1
fslove Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2	C4 Clamshell hood Prop key For those of you that do car shows/cruise ins what is one of your great fears of happening to your C4? For most it would be their clamshell hood slamming down and destroying the hood, windshield etc. from the wind or some knucklehead touching it! Well I came across a gentleman who machines a "prop key" that effectively takes away any chance of your hood coming down. His name is Carter and for $20 he can make one for you or for an extra $5 drill a hole to accommodate adding a keychain " remove before flight" ( you supply the keychain sold on eBay for cheap) or whatever you wish (shipping is included in price). I HIGHLY suggest getting the prop key drilled by Carter as the required hole is on a pretty steep angle and most don't have the equipment to do this. THIS WILL WORK WITH 88-96 C4's ONLY. If you wish to order one you can contact Carter via email at ctmachining@gmail.com. He will respond to you with instructions to pay him via Paypal. No, I do not know Carter or get a kick-back for helping him sell these, i just believe this is a very unique, effective and creative product that can prevent some major damage to our C4's and it is very nice looking (especially if you add the "Remove Before Flight" keychain) as opposed to a bolt or stick propping up the hood taking away from your presentation of your C4 at shows. Last edited by fslove; 08-08-2018 at 03:11 AM.

08-07-2018	#2
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,538	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key IMG_0319.jpg Yep, Carter is the man! Here is how it looks without the hole and tag. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

08-07-2018	#3
TX '90 ZR1 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: TX Posts: 1,951	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key I DO know Carter. He does excellent work and is a great asset for the ZR-1 community. He is on here as Carter200. Also note he is a founding member. __________________ Kenny 1990 #442

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lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key Or just stick a screwdriver in the hole... [emoji16] Lou __________________ Lou[COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="4"][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]

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efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,240	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key Carter does great work

08-08-2018	#6
fslove Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key Just to clarify THIS WILL WORK WITH 88-96 C4's ONLY.

08-08-2018	#7
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key I’ve owned C4’s for thirty years and never seen a need for a prop lock. Is this an issue? Or do you guys just like that colorful tag? Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ "It's about the car, not the people." 1991 ZR-1 White/Black #1236 (Owner since 1994). Stock engine with bolt-ons: Hurst shifter,"Forced Air" intake, Coplon duct, Bee Cool Radiator, Demon coils, Jeal prom, Watson headers, X pipe, 3" B&B's, Rippie flywheel, 4:10 gears, A molds, Toyo Proxes-R888's 12.06@117mph. 1.76 60ft.

08-08-2018	#8
lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key Yes, I broke the headlight bezel when working on the water pump. 🤬 Lou __________________ Lou[COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="4"][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]

08-08-2018	#10
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 870	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key I have knocked it and had the hood come down on me! I use a three point hitch tractor clip pin. I ground on it some the attached a short lanyard and it rests down near the horn. I use it always.