what makes the hood pop up in the back? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

psycotruckr · 08-04-2010, 05:37 AM

My hood is still to high in the back by the cowl and I have done all I can do. If you place your hand on it it goes down the 1/4 inch ut needs but will not stay. Are my hindges wore out or might new springs help?

vin63 · 08-04-2010, 11:11 AM

I'm sure you lubed the joints, but sometimes the hinge will be in a bit of a bind, or even bent.

Mike Bradbury · 08-04-2010, 11:49 AM

I have had this same problem and have been told that the hinges are just gone. All the joints are shot and it is rubbing metal to metal. I lubed mine for days, cleaned all the rust off, did everything except take them apart and rebuild. I am planning on getting the kind that hide in the firewall.

psycotruckr · 08-04-2010, 03:20 PM

I was hoping that I had missed that little magic trick to fix it but I kinda figured the the bushings were all gone. Thanks for the answers.

**leddzepp** · 08-04-2010, 03:54 PM

Try this trick: Loosen the bolts that hold the hinges in the back (hood up of course) Then try to "lift" the hood so that it opens further. This will push the hinges down a little in back. Then re-tighten and close the hood. This should correct the problem. I have done this on several 67-72 trucks and it should also work on any vehicle. Good luck.

**Captainfab** · 08-05-2010, 12:30 AM

I agree. Where the hinges bolt to the inner fenders, needs to drop down in the back. You might need to slide the hood forward on the hinges also.

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Try this trick: Loosen the bolts that hold the hinges in the back (hood up of course) Then try to "lift" the hood so that it opens further. This will push the hinges down a little in back. Then re-tighten and close the hood. This should correct the problem. I have done this on several 67-72 trucks and it should also work on any vehicle. Good luck.

skoffice · 08-05-2010, 01:15 AM

I have the same problem on my dad's '71 and I have tried just about every trick to get it to sit down but it just wont. I'm gonna have to find some other hinges

andyh1956 · 08-05-2010, 09:31 AM

the hood on our 66 fit pefect UNTIL my son let it fly up & after that it sat high in the back. never could see anything xactly wrong with the hinges. it is disassembled now but i have that to fight later myself.
andy

ratskin · 08-08-2010, 12:08 PM

I think maybe your seal may be holding it up. A buddy had a cheapo seal on his GMC, and it stood proud. Once he got a quality v-shaped seal it laid right down. I think Steele makes them. First try removing your seal to see if that helps.

markeb01 · 08-08-2010, 01:27 PM

Here are the factory hood alignment instructions from the 1960 Shop Manual. Also make sure the adjustable bumpers shown in figure 74 are low enough to not interfere with full closure:

LostMy65 · 12-01-2014, 12:49 PM

Good info.
Thanks

Ratpin · 12-01-2014, 03:02 PM

As a last resort I have elongated the mounting holes in the hinge that bolt to the firewall allowing it to be mounted 1/4" lower. Probably not the correct way to do it but it's cheap and fairly easy.

verdell · 12-01-2014, 05:12 PM

Did elongating the mounting holes work? Having the same issue with mine..

Ratpin · 12-01-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by verdell

Did elongating the mounting holes work? Having the same issue with mine..

Yes it helped. Now this was on my '59 Bel air but I see no reason it should not work on these trucks too.

frankslagoon · 12-22-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratpin

Yes it helped. Now this was on my '59 Bel air but I see no reason it should not work on these trucks too.

Mine was just fine till I put the seal in. I haven't got it right yet

cortcomp · 12-24-2014, 11:56 AM

I also had the seal issue, trimmed it some and it layed right down. amazing now that little piece of rubber caused such an issue, we scratched our heads for a couple hours during assembly. You could try taping it down to test, but ours was too stiff for that.

08-04-2010, 05:37 AM	#1
psycotruckr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: myrtlebeach sc Posts: 45	what makes the hood pop up in the back? My hood is still to high in the back by the cowl and I have done all I can do. If you place your hand on it it goes down the 1/4 inch ut needs but will not stay. Are my hindges wore out or might new springs help?

08-04-2010, 11:11 AM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? I'm sure you lubed the joints, but sometimes the hinge will be in a bit of a bind, or even bent. __________________ 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

08-04-2010, 11:49 AM	#3
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? I have had this same problem and have been told that the hinges are just gone. All the joints are shot and it is rubbing metal to metal. I lubed mine for days, cleaned all the rust off, did everything except take them apart and rebuild. I am planning on getting the kind that hide in the firewall. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

08-04-2010, 03:20 PM	#4
psycotruckr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: myrtlebeach sc Posts: 45	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? I was hoping that I had missed that little magic trick to fix it but I kinda figured the the bushings were all gone. Thanks for the answers.

08-04-2010, 03:54 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? Try this trick: Loosen the bolts that hold the hinges in the back (hood up of course) Then try to "lift" the hood so that it opens further. This will push the hinges down a little in back. Then re-tighten and close the hood. This should correct the problem. I have done this on several 67-72 trucks and it should also work on any vehicle. Good luck. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by leddzepp; 08-04-2010 at 03:54 PM.

08-05-2010, 01:15 AM	#7
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? I have the same problem on my dad's '71 and I have tried just about every trick to get it to sit down but it just wont. I'm gonna have to find some other hinges __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

08-05-2010, 09:31 AM	#8
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? the hood on our 66 fit pefect UNTIL my son let it fly up & after that it sat high in the back. never could see anything xactly wrong with the hinges. it is disassembled now but i have that to fight later myself. andy

08-08-2010, 12:08 PM	#9
ratskin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western IL Posts: 358	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? I think maybe your seal may be holding it up. A buddy had a cheapo seal on his GMC, and it stood proud. Once he got a quality v-shaped seal it laid right down. I think Steele makes them. First try removing your seal to see if that helps.

08-08-2010, 01:27 PM	#10
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? Here are the factory hood alignment instructions from the 1960 Shop Manual. Also make sure the adjustable bumpers shown in figure 74 are low enough to not interfere with full closure:

12-01-2014, 12:49 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? Good info. Thanks __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-01-2014, 03:02 PM	#12
Ratpin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 275	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? As a last resort I have elongated the mounting holes in the hinge that bolt to the firewall allowing it to be mounted 1/4" lower. Probably not the correct way to do it but it's cheap and fairly easy. __________________ *"It ain't as easy as Chip Foose makes it look"*

12-01-2014, 05:12 PM	#13
verdell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 445	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? Did elongating the mounting holes work? Having the same issue with mine..

12-24-2014, 11:56 AM	#16
cortcomp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: cortland, oh Posts: 792	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? I also had the seal issue, trimmed it some and it layed right down. amazing now that little piece of rubber caused such an issue, we scratched our heads for a couple hours during assembly. You could try taping it down to test, but ours was too stiff for that. __________________ Project "i'm just going to clean up the interior and the engine bay": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550931

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