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76bonanza · 12-07-2003, 04:15 PM

Going to replace my hood hinges and springs hopefully this will fix my hood raising in the back problem.

Were is the cheapest place to get these?

I saw some chrome ones for 67-72 wondering if anyone has ever seen these for our year?

Thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2003, 04:27 PM

chevy duty sells em part #38-475/6 left and right for $29.95 each
therye usually cheaper than the others

Hipshot · 12-07-2003, 05:46 PM

had the same problem..took the hinge off & drilled out the large
main rivet to 1/2 inch..put in a grade 5 1/2 inch bolt with double
nuts to lock it snug. then i took a small round file & slotted the
adjustment slots another 1/4 inch..installed hood with fender
bolts loose..propped hood as high as it would go & tightened
bolts. hood closed perfect in rear!! good luck

gordy

76bonanza · 12-07-2003, 05:55 PM

I followed you up till I propped the hood as high as it would go then tightened bolts? Dont under stand the propped hood as high as it would go?

Thanks

Hipshot · 12-07-2003, 07:02 PM

by propping the hood up and then tightening the fender bolts
you set the adjustments..when the hood closes the hinge reverses and pulls the hood down..also put folded blanket under
rear corner of hood & tie hood so it can't scratch cowl with hinge off!! good luck

gordy

76bonanza · 12-07-2003, 07:59 PM

Thanks for your help also do you think I should just replace hinges or springs also?

Not sure if the springs help it stay done or not?

Also I have a slight bow in hood have seen kits to fix this do they work?

Hipshot · 12-07-2003, 10:34 PM

i would try the cure on the hinges first before replacing it would
be alot cheaper..if it works take the money you saved & buy a
good used hood. by the time you buy the kit to fix hood & have
the body work & painting done you would be way ahead!
hoods bow because the hinges have become dry & rusty from
lack of lubrication. good luck what state are you from?

gordy

76bonanza · 12-07-2003, 10:43 PM

missouri I just dont know if I am going to like drilling out the hinges.

Hipshot · 12-08-2003, 01:21 AM

look at it this way.. you will be getting 60 bucks for drilling 2 holes
not bad pay in my book..good luck

gordy

12-07-2003, 04:15 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Hood Hinges Going to replace my hood hinges and springs hopefully this will fix my hood raising in the back problem. Were is the cheapest place to get these? I saw some chrome ones for 67-72 wondering if anyone has ever seen these for our year? Thanks __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

12-07-2003, 04:27 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	chevy duty sells em part #38-475/6 left and right for $29.95 each therye usually cheaper than the others __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2003, 05:55 PM	#4
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	I followed you up till I propped the hood as high as it would go then tightened bolts? Dont under stand the propped hood as high as it would go? Thanks __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

12-07-2003, 07:02 PM	#5
Hipshot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S.E. Arizona Posts: 28	hinge by propping the hood up and then tightening the fender bolts you set the adjustments..when the hood closes the hinge reverses and pulls the hood down..also put folded blanket under rear corner of hood & tie hood so it can't scratch cowl with hinge off!! good luck gordy __________________ 78 GMC Stepside SB 79 Olds Toronado "What goes around comes around"

12-07-2003, 07:59 PM	#6
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Thanks for your help also do you think I should just replace hinges or springs also? Not sure if the springs help it stay done or not? Also I have a slight bow in hood have seen kits to fix this do they work? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

12-07-2003, 05:46 PM	#3
Hipshot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S.E. Arizona Posts: 28	hood hinge had the same problem..took the hinge off & drilled out the large main rivet to 1/2 inch..put in a grade 5 1/2 inch bolt with double nuts to lock it snug. then i took a small round file & slotted the adjustment slots another 1/4 inch..installed hood with fender bolts loose..propped hood as high as it would go & tightened bolts. hood closed perfect in rear!! good luck gordy __________________ 78 GMC Stepside SB 79 Olds Toronado "What goes around comes around"

12-07-2003, 10:34 PM	#7
Hipshot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S.E. Arizona Posts: 28	hinge i would try the cure on the hinges first before replacing it would be alot cheaper..if it works take the money you saved & buy a good used hood. by the time you buy the kit to fix hood & have the body work & painting done you would be way ahead! hoods bow because the hinges have become dry & rusty from lack of lubrication. good luck what state are you from? gordy __________________ 78 GMC Stepside SB 79 Olds Toronado "What goes around comes around"

12-07-2003, 10:43 PM	#8
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	missouri I just dont know if I am going to like drilling out the hinges. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

12-08-2003, 01:21 AM	#9
Hipshot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S.E. Arizona Posts: 28	hinge look at it this way.. you will be getting 60 bucks for drilling 2 holes not bad pay in my book..good luck gordy __________________ 78 GMC Stepside SB 79 Olds Toronado "What goes around comes around"

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