Need Picture of Supra Hood Support and Latch

[debrucer]

I took these four parts off and haven't exactly figured out how to put them back.



They've been prepped and painted; but, I haven't found a picture anywhere as to exactly how they fit. The only service manual I have is the online for 89, found here. I've devoured it several times... if it's there, please tell me where.

A photo would be appreciated. The AC condenser is still in the car, and I'd have to guess the bracket with the fan goes next to it. And the horns will face forward with vents pointing down. Some of it is obvious; but a picture is worth a thousand words.

Thanks!

 

[akito]

The first 3 is pretty much straight forward.
1: aux fan, mount onto your radiator by the batter.
2: Throttle linkage, you won't be able to drive without that. On top of valve covers
3: Hood latch support bar. Where you hood latch goes.
4: Can't figure out what that is.

I mean they only fit in one way.
Trial and error, good luck!

 

[gats]

3: Hood latch support bar. Where you hood latch goes.

 

[debrucer]

The first 3 is pretty much straight forward.
1: aux fan, mount onto your radiator by the batter.
2: Throttle linkage, you won't be able to drive without that. On top of valve covers
3: Hood latch support bar. Where you hood latch goes.
4: Can't figure out what that is.

I mean they only fit in one way.
Trial and error, good luck!

I think that part of my problem is that the hood is a carbon fiber replacement, and below, some supports are probably missing due to the installation of the bumper... The AC condenser is in the car, the radiator is not. The dual electric fans and shroud go against one side of the radiator... the condenser next to the other. Presuming you mean condenser (not radiator) then the question is what's a "batter"?

2) no wonder it wouldn't fit down there... I thought it was somehow connected with the hood bracket

3) uh, I'll have to take a picture... as I said above, I think something is missing due to my bumper kit. The hood latch doesn't seem to fit here... in fact, 4) this bracket goes on the radiator cross sheet metal and the hood latch connects to it.

Thanks for the information. I do appreciate it very much.

-David

 

[debrucer]

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I will have to take this to the garage in the morning. I just don't see it. I would believe, or at least think I understand, if not for the fact that the #4 bracket is now mounted and the hood latch is attached. It fits fine (on #4), the electric connection is at the right place, the little protective cover swivels and mounts in the right hole....

bracket #3 doesn't seem to have anything to do with the hood latch. This whole piece seems to be about 4 inches to long (tall?).

I spent an hour today getting the car up on stands and laying on my back trying to fit things... when I took my baby apart I kept all the nuts and bolts in containers relative to each job. These have been saved that way all these years. I found what appears to be the right cup of bolts for the job, and still, I haven't been able to make it fit.

Thanks for the picture. I'll let you know what I come up with tomorrow.

- David

 

[Dirgle]

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/EPC/291410/catalog.aspx?F=5304&P=1

Only diagram I could find of it.

Item #:53209 and 53633

Might give you an idea or two.

 

[debrucer]

absolutely! thank you, thank you, thank you. The upright piece has the horns attached. I must have re-attached them on the wrong sides after I painted them. I was trying to make 53209 go on upside down. Excellent! Tomorrow in the AM... one more little thing I can get out of the way.

- David

 

[debrucer]

Tomorrow in the AM... one more little thing I can get out of the way.

- David

Done! Thank you again, Dirgle, for helping with this last bit of information. Of course it went right together.