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Baby John · 10-13-2009, 02:33 PM

My brother is restoring his 1978 Suburban and is looking for some sort of part that he says is designed to hold the rear of the hood down flush with the cowl. Here's what he writes, "Meanwhile I am in need of the hood hold down brackets . This is a two part piece that pulls the rear of the hood down when you lower the hood from the front. The part that mounts to the firewall has a cone shaped apparatus on the end that engages a simple u-shaped bracket mounted to the underside of the hood. The cone shaped end slides into the bracket and pulls the rear of the hood down flat with the body as the hood is lowered. I need both pieces."

I searched LMC's catalog and just don't see anything close to that. I know this is in the wrong forum so I apologize for that, but for some reason I'm blocked from any other forum but the 67-72 group.

Can someone help me first identify this part and then possibly direct me to a source for one?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-14-2009, 05:18 AM

Having never seen one on the later trucks, I have to believe that it is an aftermarket assembly.

Jim

**Palf70Step** · 10-14-2009, 05:29 AM

I'm not sure what heis talking about, but I moved your thread to the board aea you will have a better chance at find your answer.

lax54650 · 10-14-2009, 06:18 AM

i have never seen such an animal... i've had MANY on and off in the 80s when i worked in dealer body shop .. when the back of your hood does not lay down with the cowl i believe your stock hinges have issues. binding up or loose and sloppy. lube the h3ll out of them. those hoods had a tendency to buckle just in front of the hinges due to tight hinges.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2009, 06:16 AM

i have a 78 suburban, and there is nothing like what he describes.
If the trear of the hood sticks up, then it needs the hood/hinges adjusted, or new springs on the hinges.

**N2TRUX** · 10-14-2009, 08:02 AM

I believe what he is looking for is a piece that was early 80's. It may have been 80 only to work with the 73-80 style hood.

It was designed by GM to prevent the hood from lifting up on impact. It mounts in the center of the firewall and the bottom rear of the hood.

bigblock73 · 10-14-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I believe what he is looking for is a piece that was early 80's. It may have been 80 only to work with the 73-80 style hood.

It was designed by GM to prevent the hood from lifting up on impact. It mounts in the center of the firewall and the bottom rear of the hood.

OK, this is news to me.

Have a pic there Ken?

Baby John · 10-14-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

OK, this is news to me.

Have a pic there Ken?

Thanks, it sounds like you recognize the part. Now to locate one for him. First to identify the name of the part. If you do have a picture I might could send it to my brother and confirm if this is the part he's looking for.

bigblock73 · 10-14-2009, 01:33 PM

Actually, I never heard of or seen one of these...but would like to.

I am hoping Ken might, since he knows a little about them.

**texassquarebodies** · 10-16-2009, 08:49 PM

I know what you are talking about. I believe I have one. I will check for you if you haven't already found one. I will take some pics. Its still on a truck I have I am parting out.

Baby John · 10-22-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by texassquarebodies

I know what you are talking about. I believe I have one. I will check for you if you haven't already found one. I will take some pics. Its still on a truck I have I am parting out.

Thanks very much. I am going to send these pics to my brother and see if this is in fact what he's talking about. If so, how much do you want for it?

Conundrum · 10-16-2009, 09:06 PM

My 79 Blazer has one and so does the 80 1ton that my dad just bought. Up until I got my Blazer I had never seen or heard of one either. If it wasn't dark out right now i'd take a picture of them.

Conundrum · 10-16-2009, 09:47 PM

I was able to take the pictures anyway.
Gotta love the canon rebel.

The part in the hood

The part on the firewall

My dad told my that these were to keep the hood from going through the windshield in a head on collision.

lax54650 · 10-17-2009, 05:23 PM

never seen one... never too old ....

**N2TRUX** · 10-17-2009, 11:12 PM

Thats it.

texassquarebodies-Tony you have/had one on that Blazer we pulled the core support from. Was that an 80 Blazer?

dropd80s · 10-21-2009, 01:14 PM

my 78 K5 2WD has this on the fire wall but the hood is from onther year and doesn't have that half.

10-13-2009, 02:33 PM	#1
Baby John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mendenhall MS Posts: 222	Need to help my brother find a part My brother is restoring his 1978 Suburban and is looking for some sort of part that he says is designed to hold the rear of the hood down flush with the cowl. Here's what he writes, "Meanwhile I am in need of the hood hold down brackets . This is a two part piece that pulls the rear of the hood down when you lower the hood from the front. The part that mounts to the firewall has a cone shaped apparatus on the end that engages a simple u-shaped bracket mounted to the underside of the hood. The cone shaped end slides into the bracket and pulls the rear of the hood down flat with the body as the hood is lowered. I need both pieces." I searched LMC's catalog and just don't see anything close to that. I know this is in the wrong forum so I apologize for that, but for some reason I'm blocked from any other forum but the 67-72 group. Can someone help me first identify this part and then possibly direct me to a source for one? Last edited by Baby John; 10-13-2009 at 02:34 PM.

10-14-2009, 05:18 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Need to help my brother find a part Having never seen one on the later trucks, I have to believe that it is an aftermarket assembly. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-14-2009, 05:29 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Need to help my brother find a part I'm not sure what heis talking about, but I moved your thread to the board aea you will have a better chance at find your answer. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-14-2009, 06:18 AM	#4
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Need to help my brother find a part i have never seen such an animal... i've had MANY on and off in the 80s when i worked in dealer body shop .. when the back of your hood does not lay down with the cowl i believe your stock hinges have issues. binding up or loose and sloppy. lube the h3ll out of them. those hoods had a tendency to buckle just in front of the hinges due to tight hinges.

10-14-2009, 06:16 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need to help my brother find a part i have a 78 suburban, and there is nothing like what he describes. If the trear of the hood sticks up, then it needs the hood/hinges adjusted, or new springs on the hinges.

10-14-2009, 08:02 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Need to help my brother find a part I believe what he is looking for is a piece that was early 80's. It may have been 80 only to work with the 73-80 style hood. It was designed by GM to prevent the hood from lifting up on impact. It mounts in the center of the firewall and the bottom rear of the hood. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-14-2009, 01:33 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Need to help my brother find a part Actually, I never heard of or seen one of these...but would like to. I am hoping Ken might, since he knows a little about them. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 10-14-2009 at 01:33 PM.

10-16-2009, 08:49 PM	#10
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: Need to help my brother find a part I know what you are talking about. I believe I have one. I will check for you if you haven't already found one. I will take some pics. Its still on a truck I have I am parting out. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies Last edited by texassquarebodies; 10-16-2009 at 08:50 PM. Reason: edit

10-16-2009, 09:06 PM	#12
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Need to help my brother find a part My 79 Blazer has one and so does the 80 1ton that my dad just bought. Up until I got my Blazer I had never seen or heard of one either. If it wasn't dark out right now i'd take a picture of them. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

10-16-2009, 09:47 PM	#13
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Need to help my brother find a part I was able to take the pictures anyway. Gotta love the canon rebel. The part in the hood The part on the firewall My dad told my that these were to keep the hood from going through the windshield in a head on collision. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

10-17-2009, 05:23 PM	#14
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Need to help my brother find a part never seen one... never too old ....

10-17-2009, 11:12 PM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Need to help my brother find a part Thats it. texassquarebodies-Tony you have/had one on that Blazer we pulled the core support from. Was that an 80 Blazer? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-21-2009, 01:14 PM	#16
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Need to help my brother find a part my 78 K5 2WD has this on the fire wall but the hood is from onther year and doesn't have that half.



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