Hood hinges

[my4by2]

Ok folks, I need some help... I have been looking & looking and simply cannot locate anyone that offers any kind of aftermarket hood hinges for the 73-87's similar to the ones they make for the 67-72 versions. I don't really care if they're made of billet or not, but would prefer ones that have the little gas struts attached for a cleaner installation. They can require fabrication or body mods to install as I have a very good body guy to do it. If you know of anything or have this kind of mod please let me know!

[Pop's C-10]

gas struts can be added to tha ones you got..i've seen it done on a few diff. cars...all you should need is a couple of ball studs..tha right length/pound strut & a lil thinking.

This site seems to have all tha stuff need to put something to gether

[N2TRUX]

I would contact Ed Borges at out Eddie Motorsports and see if they will make you a set. They seem to be the most in tune with making them for trucks.

[my4by2]

Thanks - email is on the way to them! At least their in CA where the truck is...

[my4by2]

Well, I did contact Eddie's Motorsports, but again no luck... I even asked if it would be possible for them to fabricate a "one-off" set just for me, but their response was that they were basically "too busy".... Guessing that if I had a famous name or was doing a SEMA rig or something they'd probably squeeze me right in though! No immediate press = no product support - funny to me how some companies often forget the little people that want stuff just as badly!

[Rbcustoms]

I agree I have asked a lot of companies the same thing, and the answer I get is “it’s a waste of time and money “ , “there is no demand for hinges for these trucks” and my answer is BULL S#%&!!

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by Rbcustoms

I agree I have asked a lot of companies the same thing, and the answer I get is “it’s a waste of time and money “ , “there is no demand for hinges for these trucks” and my answer is BULL S#%&!!

Sorry, but I have to disagree. Those hinges average 500.00 a set. How many guys you know going to drop 5 bills for billet hinges?

[my4by2]

These trucks are & always have been SUPER popular and just can't begin to imagine why no one has made a set.... Like I said, if I had a famous name or was building a full show vehicle for SEMA or something I bet one of these companies would build a set for me!!!

[my4by2]

Well they seem to do it all the time for the 67-72's & I for one would spend it to have the function & appearance for the billet with the gas strut over the crappy factory set-up!!! Why spend so much on these vehicles & then just skimp out on the hinges??? One more thing to make it unique!

[N2TRUX]

I understand "you" are willing to spend the bucks, but not that many others will. At least not compared to the quantity of high end builds for 67-72's. Combine that with the fact that you have to relocate the hinges if you do a serious drop on a 67-72 and you have a bigger market.

Have you tried Fesler Built? They have them too...$$$$

[my4by2]

Yeah, I fully realize that they 67-72 is a WAY larger market - especially for the high end builds, but still... The pic you have there is basically EXACTLY what I want mine to look like (in black)!

[mooseknuckles]

yeah...those are sweet!

[N2TRUX]

I wonder how far off they are. Maybe you could make them fit. With a bit of welding, anything can be made to fit.

This was the setup on the 82 Blazer I was building. We were going to fab a set of hinges from flat stock.

[my4by2]

Yeah, they can't be that far off... Mario at Novelli's Rod & Custom is also doing a little research on this for me from his end & he'd be able to modify a set if they're close enough to work for what we need. Wish I could find a company interested in making a set as a template for later production, but so far the big bubb-kiss!
If we do come up with something that will work - with or without mods - I'll be sure & get pics put on here of it for everyone else's reference.

[blazer2007]

since you can,t find any[.I looked too,nothing] what about using some rams from a old convertable and make a electric tilt or something in those lines.My brother did his on a 55 ford pu

[my4by2]

Not a bad idea. I am sure that Mario & I are gonna be going back & forth with a lot of ideas since it's not looking good for finding anything that'll be a "bolt-on" deal.... With his years of experience in custom car building I am sure that we can make it something nicer than the stocker!

[LOW1TON]

Here is my version using the stock hinge and replacing the coil spring with a gas strut ans ball rod, dont know if this will work on a 73-80 hood.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by LOW1TON

Here is my version using the stock hinge and replacing the coil spring with a gas strut ans ball rod, dont know if this will work on a 73-80 hood.

Thats essentially the same thing I did, just a different angle. The problem is it won't work like that on the 73-80 because the hinge assembly is totally different.

[blazer2007]

Originally Posted by LOW1TON

Here is my version using the stock hinge and replacing the coil spring with a gas strut ans ball rod, dont know if this will work on a 73-80 hood.

don,t mean to get away from the subject but could you post some pics of your inner fenders,haven,t seen them on the other inner fender posts

[silvereagle07]

That's a cool option. I was just thinking of ordering some for my TBSS from redline tuning.

[mooseknuckles]

low1ton how long are those struts?

[Pop's C-10]

need info on that fam..that is sweet..

[LOW1TON]

I dont remember the length, but they are off of a mid 90s Jeep Grand Cherokee off of the back lift gate. they were the only ones strong enough to hold up my hood at the low angle I have it set at. the closer to the front of the truck you mount the ball stud on the fenders the lower it keeps the hood when opened. I wanted mine to be the same height as the roof when opened, but if I need to work under the hood I just disconnect them and the ball stud and hold the hood fully open with a hood prop.

[mooseknuckles]

thanks..

[motornut]

hmmm they look like the lift gate ones on a dodge van .....brb