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kens65fb · 08-23-2021, 10:01 AM

I just sand blasted my hood hinges, and now must decide what to do to them.

My hood will be painted red, both outside and underneath.

The firewall is red

The inner fenders are red as well.

Should the hinges be painted, red, black, some sort of silver, or left natural, and just be clear coated?.

Any pics would be fine

vin63 · 08-23-2021, 10:58 AM

It's really personal preference. What color will/is your inner fenders? I had my hinges coated in satin black to match my inner fenders.

joesscamaro · 08-23-2021, 12:15 PM

My personal opinion...I would paint them to blend in/“disappear” to the eye because they aren’t the most flattering piece under the hood. Just my opinion though.

**The Rocknrod** · 08-23-2021, 02:42 PM

I had a set Gold Cadmium plated a few years ago.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1509227039
Then I went nuts and had a set Chromed.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fi...0-w780-h585-no
Stock ones were a Silver Cadmium looking finish. About 3/4 way down the page there's a close-up. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+hinges&page=8
But I'd go with painted to match like above posts comments if I had it to do all over again.

08-23-2021, 10:01 AM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 551	Hood hinges I just sand blasted my hood hinges, and now must decide what to do to them. My hood will be painted red, both outside and underneath. The firewall is red The inner fenders are red as well. Should the hinges be painted, red, black, some sort of silver, or left natural, and just be clear coated?. Any pics would be fine

08-23-2021, 10:58 AM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Hood hinges It's really personal preference. What color will/is your inner fenders? I had my hinges coated in satin black to match my inner fenders. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-23-2021, 12:15 PM	#3
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 643	Re: Hood hinges My personal opinion...I would paint them to blend in/“disappear” to the eye because they aren’t the most flattering piece under the hood. Just my opinion though.

08-23-2021, 02:42 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hood hinges I had a set Gold Cadmium plated a few years ago. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1509227039 Then I went nuts and had a set Chromed. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fi...0-w780-h585-no Stock ones were a Silver Cadmium looking finish. About 3/4 way down the page there's a close-up. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+hinges&page=8 But I'd go with painted to match like above posts comments if I had it to do all over again. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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