C4 Clamshell hood Prop key

[fslove]

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.

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[HAWAIIZR-1]

7992

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


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[TX '90 ZR1]

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]

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


Lou

[efnfast]

Carter does great work

[fslove]

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

[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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[lfalzarano]

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


Lou

[TX '90 ZR1]

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]

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.

[carter200]

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.)


The flag does not come with it but is a clever added touch. I have now been banned at the "other" site for offering this safety item there. Bunch of BS but that is how they roll. Great guys here!


If you need a anti-fall hood prop key give me a PM or email me. Thanks to all for your support.......:handshak:

[carter200]

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


Lou


Lou, and they said you had no class ;)

[Racinfan83]

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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Yep. Mine caught wind at a show before I could get the "Carters prop key" put in it - and came right down. Luckily I was right there and caught it before it slammed down. After that I have key in hand when lifting hood...

[carter200]

Yep. Mine caught wind at a show before I could get the "Carters prop key" put in it - and came right down. Luckily I was right there and caught it before it slammed down. After that I have key in hand when lifting hood...


Thanks for the heads up and glad you or anyone else did not get hurt before using my anti-fall hood prop key.



It can't be stressed enough how this one safety item can save you and others in the long run. Thanks again for making yourself safe, Carter

[Flyman 27]

The red flags are available on Amazon for $6.

[-=Jeff=-]

The flag does not come with it but is a clever added touch. I have now been banned at the "other" site for offering this safety item there. Bunch of BS but that is how they roll. Great guys here!


If you need a anti-fall hood prop key give me a PM or email me. Thanks to all for your support.......:handshak:

Were you banned for someone else'e post?

[Tripler]

Carter's workmanship is Awesome ! I even got the hood prop from him before we got our 95 ZR-1 lol .

[carter200]

Were you banned for someone else'e post?

Yep, but I do not claim that site as “home”..... here is the real ZR-1 site.

[carter200]

The red flags are available on Amazon for $6.


They are on eBay, too. $1-$6 that I saw.......

[-=Jeff=-]

Yep, but I do not claim that site as “home”..... here is the real ZR-1 site.

That is messed up, if you posted it is one thing, but you got banned sforsomeone else posting is really out of your control

[carter200]

Mailed out anti-fall hood prop keys today to:


Peter Fortunato with hole

John Edward with hole

Bruce Bryan 2-with hole

Daniel Merrill with hole

Steve Ball with hole


Says you will all have them on Monday


Please tell your friends or not friends that have an 88-96 C4 of the importance in purchasing one if just for the safety provided.


Thanks again and have a safe weekend, Carter200 :handshak:

[carter200]

Thanks for the anti-fall hood prop key purchases. You have made an investment in not only your safety but the safety of anyone around your open clam shell.
The following will be mailed out tomorrow:


Tom Allen
John Becker
Kenny Day


Thanks again to all, Carter:handshak:

[rush91]

I will be sending Carter a PM on payday for some of that Carter bling....I have never had issues with my hood open, but this weekend I did. Took my Beast over to my brothers house so we could look at why I'm getting a low coolant light....well he opened the hood, and didn't know to raise it all the way till it clicks into place on the rod. Had my back turned when I heard a big slam!! The look on his face...Priceless hahahaha!!! Nothing damaged, but I don't want to hear that sick sound again.

[Flyman 27]

Mine came in today, looks good, beautiful finish, works perfectly.
Got the flag on Amazon.

[carter200]

I will be sending Carter a PM on payday for some of that Carter bling....I have never had issues with my hood open, but this weekend I did. Took my Beast over to my brothers house so we could look at why I'm getting a low coolant light....well he opened the hood, and didn't know to raise it all the way till it clicks into place on the rod. Had my back turned when I heard a big slam!! The look on his face...Priceless hahahaha!!! Nothing damaged, but I don't want to hear that sick sound again.

Glad you are ok and I hope people start to see why I invented this. When you are ready just give me a shout. ;)

[-=Jeff=-]

Man, wish I knew about the added hole when I bought mine..

[TX '90 ZR1]

Man, wish I knew about the added hole when I bought mine..

Jeff,
Shouldn't be a big deal to put a hole in it. Or you could get Carter to make you another one. I'm sure he wouldn't mind!
:cheers:

[lfalzarano]

Carters setup is the best looking solution to the unintended hoop drop.

Last month I was working on a water pump leak and had a droplight next to the radiator. I turned around and the hood dropped. I didn’t notice any damage until I got under the cars. I noticed shards of red fiberglass. Evidently the droplight hit the headlight bezel when the hood dropped unexpectedly.

I’ve been using a screwdriver as my hood key. But now I’ll have something esthetically better looking when the hood is up![emoji16]

The replacement bezel cost $110 and the paint job another C note!

Worth the money spent on the hood prop key!!!

Lou



Lou

[carter200]

Carters setup is the best looking solution to the unintended hoop drop.

Last month I was working on a water pump leak and had a droplight next to the radiator. I turned around and the hood dropped. I didn’t notice any damage until I got under the cars. I noticed shards of red fiberglass. Evidently the droplight hit the headlight bezel when the hood dropped unexpectedly.

I’ve been using a screwdriver as my hood key. But now I’ll have something esthetically better looking when the hood is up![emoji16]

The replacement bezel cost $110 and the paint job another C note!

Worth the money spent on the hood prop key!!!

Lou



Lou


Lou,
Thank you for the kudos. Sorry you had the hood drop and cause the damage to the car and your wallet. I have had many Z and C4 owners tell me of their horror stories and I'm glad to provide an affordable and great looking product that works everytime!
Please tell all your friends and others you see with an 88-96 C4 of this safety issue and my solution. Thanks to all, Carter:handshak:

[carter200]

The following people have an anti-fall hood prop key on the way (with a hole):


Lou Falzarano
George Riffle


Thanks again and be safe.............

[aafc]

Thanks Carter,
rec. mine the other day.
John


http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=431&pictureid=3794

[carter200]

Thanks Carter,
rec. mine the other day.
John


http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=431&pictureid=3794

Glad it made it. Thanks and pass the word on to other 88-96 C4 owners :handshak: