New hood hinges - do they need grease - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69_hafton · 01-18-2004, 02:33 PM

I just installed new aftermarket hood hinges and
NOS GM springs yesterday. But was wondering if
they need greased at the pivot points?

72MARIO · 01-18-2004, 02:40 PM

Hell Yes.

If you want them to last !

gonebad2 · 01-18-2004, 02:41 PM

I would grease the pivot points as well as where the springs contact the hinge. White lithium grease should work ok. I bought a pair of reproduction hood hinges and they are junk IMO. The stamping is very poor and the metal seems very thin. I found a website that sells nos GM hinges. I'm getting those and trashing the re-pops.

72MARIO · 01-18-2004, 02:49 PM

I also got a set of N.O.S hinges They were 200 dollars Cdn for the pair. Kinda steep but repo was the same price. Just another cost though.

Later Mario

69_hafton · 01-18-2004, 02:59 PM

Thanks guys. I guess I should have just done it
before I installed them.

I had waited to save extra $ for GM hinges
but when I went to get them, they were out.
I hope these aftermarket hinges last.

71-longbed · 01-18-2004, 03:26 PM

yep ...i use white lithum grease

*rage'nrat638* · 01-18-2004, 03:38 PM

take a bottle of STP motor treatment....mix with a 1/2 qt. of motor oil......

kick a$$ stuff run's into the joint....much better than lithium..for me anyway..

pour it into the bottoms of the inside of your doors....won't rust

anything that need's lubed

1970blazin · 01-18-2004, 04:29 PM

Rage'nrat---- you REALLY mean that eh?

*rage'nrat638* · 01-18-2004, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1970blazin
Rage'nrat---- you REALLY mean that eh?

wow how did that happen

deleted two of the same post....lol

Daves72'GMC · 01-18-2004, 05:20 PM

Hey you guys you can get the GM hinges at your Chevy dealer for $100 like I did.

gonebad2 · 01-18-2004, 08:01 PM

Here is a link where you can buy hood hinges and many other restoration parts. I've bought alot of stuff from them. Great service, awesome prices. Just click on the restoration tab and it will take you from there.http://www.gmpartsdirect.com//cart.c...TOKEN=13871937

Blue Beard · 01-18-2004, 09:27 PM

I've done business wiht gmpartsdirect.com before ..........all with good results.

01-18-2004, 02:33 PM	#1
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	New hood hinges - do they need grease I just installed new aftermarket hood hinges and NOS GM springs yesterday. But was wondering if they need greased at the pivot points? Attached Images __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

01-18-2004, 02:40 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Hell Yes. If you want them to last ! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-18-2004, 02:41 PM	#3
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I would grease the pivot points as well as where the springs contact the hinge. White lithium grease should work ok. I bought a pair of reproduction hood hinges and they are junk IMO. The stamping is very poor and the metal seems very thin. I found a website that sells nos GM hinges. I'm getting those and trashing the re-pops. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-18-2004, 02:49 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I also got a set of N.O.S hinges They were 200 dollars Cdn for the pair. Kinda steep but repo was the same price. Just another cost though. Later Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-18-2004, 02:59 PM	#5
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Thanks guys. I guess I should have just done it before I installed them. I had waited to save extra $ for GM hinges but when I went to get them, they were out. I hope these aftermarket hinges last. __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

01-18-2004, 03:26 PM	#6
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	yep ...i use white lithum grease __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

01-18-2004, 03:38 PM	#7
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	take a bottle of STP motor treatment....mix with a 1/2 qt. of motor oil...... kick a$$ stuff run's into the joint....much better than lithium..for me anyway.. pour it into the bottoms of the inside of your doors....won't rust anything that need's lubed Last edited by rage'nrat638; 01-18-2004 at 04:36 PM.

01-18-2004, 04:29 PM	#8
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Rage'nrat---- you REALLY mean that eh? __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

01-18-2004, 05:20 PM	#10
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Hey you guys you can get the GM hinges at your Chevy dealer for $100 like I did.

01-18-2004, 08:01 PM	#11
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Here is a link where you can buy hood hinges and many other restoration parts. I've bought alot of stuff from them. Great service, awesome prices. Just click on the restoration tab and it will take you from there.http://www.gmpartsdirect.com//cart.c...TOKEN=13871937 __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-18-2004, 09:27 PM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I've done business wiht gmpartsdirect.com before ..........all with good results. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo



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