The "Staley" windproof hood design.

As stated in a previous place, I choose not to hinge at the rear. I had very bad experiences with a previous project and couldn't keep the hood from blowing up and breaking windshields. My remedy is hinging at the front with two 1" long flat hinges and putting rubber Jeep-style fasteners at the rear. This will use the natural wind stream to help hold the light-weight fiberglass hood down.

I used small stove bolts through the hood, with the flat hinges on the inside of the hood, so everything would blend in after painting.

So what's so funny about that? I have actually seen other cars designed like that! If you don't want to follow my good advice, you had better plan on driving your Bug backwards so the hood don't blow up. (Or you might consider using bullet-proof glass in the windshield)