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I've seen those lids a hundred times ... what an idea! It's defiantly worth some lab experiments .... no matter HOW much caffeine it takes!

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I guess people like me that don't drink coffee are just out of luck and have to use the tried and true methode of hinging. But thanks for the tip anyway.

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Well, upon further experimentation, this is what Cranky thinks . . . if you are going to open and close your doors, trunk, or hood many many times, then go with the tried and true brass rod and tubing, but this works well if you are just going to prop up your hood or trunk open . . . to show off, say the interior . . ..

Also, I repeat, liquid cement will compromise the plastic . . . use gel type crazy glue.

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This is a Revell Dodge sidewinder show truck I was working on. The hinge was made out of sheet plastic thick enough to drill and and insert a wire pin through. It takes up very little space and allows realistic operation. I'm currently working on a more durable metal version that i will shoot a how-to on. Any interest?

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Very nice! Sometimes the traditional wire hinge just isn't correct in appearance for some applications.

Not that I've installed that many of either on any of my builds,lol!

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Absolutely I want to make door hinges, I did some up with something else and you can get them at the dollar store. And that is reading glasses and sunglasses.

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