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PBFAB.COM · 02-10-2009, 12:56 AM

Figured I would post up some pics of the hood hinge brackets I build for the 60-66 trucks. These brackets allow you to use your factory hood hinges once the factory inners have been removed for more tire clearance.

If you're intending to lay frame, these will only work with up to a 27" tall tire. At this drop, it will also be necessary to remove the factory spring, trim the lower hinge arm, and rig up a gas charged strut. The brackets also come with the tabs that mount to the core support in case you want to incorporate some tubing.

They run $200 shipped anywhere in the continental U.S.

kdrodworks316 · 02-10-2009, 02:11 AM

and yet another beautiful piece of steel from Mr. Porter. Looks great Nate!

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2009, 08:47 AM

Nice work Nate...

joe231 · 02-10-2009, 09:09 AM

wow, those are sweet!

**ChiefRocka** · 02-10-2009, 09:56 AM

Nice pieces !!

To clarify, could you still run the factory springs if someone wanted....Would they then hook off the tubing ?

Good work !!!

PBFAB.COM · 02-10-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Nice pieces !!

To clarify, could you still run the factory springs if someone wanted....Would they then hook off the tubing ?

Good work !!!

I am sure they could be, but never looked into that option.

66Z71 · 02-10-2009, 01:05 PM

Those look nice. Is it wrong to start picturing a truck built because of something as simple as a bracket?

LOBOTY · 02-17-2009, 09:34 PM

Hey porter,

what size gas struts are u running??? What are the length???

*LILRED66* · 02-17-2009, 11:21 PM

Superior quality and innovation. Thanks for sharing.

Alan's Classic · 02-18-2009, 12:46 AM

Awesome work! If I ever need them I know where to go too.

66chevy PROSTREET · 03-18-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOBOTY

Hey porter,

what size gas struts are u running??? What are the length???

i would like to see this also

kizer · 03-18-2009, 01:06 PM

Yeah do you have any shots with the hood on/or the strut in place?

Ok, silly question time what if your not running tubing what holds the core support in place. Just the fenders? I'm just picturing it all in my head. Sorry for going a bit off topic. However I do like this idea because I have some rotted inner fenders and I'm brain storming and of course I'd end up needing these brackets.

LOBOTY · 03-18-2009, 01:24 PM

Never got a reply from porter but i have his hood hinge kit. Bent my own tubing and used one of his flanges that i cut in half and welded on the bottom side of the tubing. This is my gas shock mount. It took some patiences to get the right angle and shocks strong enough to hold the hood up but once i got the right combo works really good. I don't have the shock number here at work but have the paperwork at home. I got them at autozone. I have a 66 gmc burban running 18 & 20's

LOBOTY · 03-18-2009, 01:28 PM

Core support is held by the fenders and being bolted to the frame. It is still a pretty solid set up. The tubing gives it more support and looks cool as well.

98L150 · 03-18-2009, 03:18 PM

I just got mine in the other day. cant wait to start installing them next week once I get back in town.

98L150 · 03-30-2009, 03:14 PM

loboty,

do you have any pics and or p/ns of the struts you used. I see your in Spring, I m build mine tight downt he street in Tomball.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOBOTY

Never got a reply from porter but i have his hood hinge kit. Bent my own tubing and used one of his flanges that i cut in half and welded on the bottom side of the tubing. This is my gas shock mount. It took some patiences to get the right angle and shocks strong enough to hold the hood up but once i got the right combo works really good. I don't have the shock number here at work but have the paperwork at home. I got them at autozone. I have a 66 gmc burban running 18 & 20's

LOBOTY · 03-30-2009, 04:14 PM

Wifes computer crashed so no pics avaliable just yet. I have the part numbers at the house. Will try and get both up real soon.

LOBOTY · 04-01-2009, 06:14 PM

Here r my pics...might strut from autozone 4287

isdeleon · 04-07-2009, 06:07 PM

looks good, i'll definately take it into consideration for my truck...

muddpile · 04-07-2009, 07:40 PM

Those look awesome! the perfect solution to my front-mounted trunk space concerns.

02-10-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! Figured I would post up some pics of the hood hinge brackets I build for the 60-66 trucks. These brackets allow you to use your factory hood hinges once the factory inners have been removed for more tire clearance. If you're intending to lay frame, these will only work with up to a 27" tall tire. At this drop, it will also be necessary to remove the factory spring, trim the lower hinge arm, and rig up a gas charged strut. The brackets also come with the tabs that mount to the core support in case you want to incorporate some tubing. They run $200 shipped anywhere in the continental U.S. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003! Last edited by PBFAB.COM; 02-10-2009 at 01:03 AM.

02-10-2009, 02:11 AM	#2
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! and yet another beautiful piece of steel from Mr. Porter. Looks great Nate! __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

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66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! Those look nice. Is it wrong to start picturing a truck built because of something as simple as a bracket?

02-17-2009, 09:34 PM	#8
LOBOTY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SPRING TX Posts: 16	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! Hey porter, what size gas struts are u running??? What are the length???

02-17-2009, 11:21 PM	#9
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02-18-2009, 12:46 AM	#10
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03-18-2009, 01:06 PM	#12
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! Yeah do you have any shots with the hood on/or the strut in place? Ok, silly question time what if your not running tubing what holds the core support in place. Just the fenders? I'm just picturing it all in my head. Sorry for going a bit off topic. However I do like this idea because I have some rotted inner fenders and I'm brain storming and of course I'd end up needing these brackets. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-18-2009, 01:24 PM	#13
LOBOTY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SPRING TX Posts: 16	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! Never got a reply from porter but i have his hood hinge kit. Bent my own tubing and used one of his flanges that i cut in half and welded on the bottom side of the tubing. This is my gas shock mount. It took some patiences to get the right angle and shocks strong enough to hold the hood up but once i got the right combo works really good. I don't have the shock number here at work but have the paperwork at home. I got them at autozone. I have a 66 gmc burban running 18 & 20's

03-18-2009, 01:28 PM	#14
LOBOTY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SPRING TX Posts: 16	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! Core support is held by the fenders and being bolted to the frame. It is still a pretty solid set up. The tubing gives it more support and looks cool as well.

03-18-2009, 03:18 PM	#15
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! I just got mine in the other day. cant wait to start installing them next week once I get back in town. __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

03-30-2009, 04:14 PM	#17
LOBOTY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SPRING TX Posts: 16	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! Wifes computer crashed so no pics avaliable just yet. I have the part numbers at the house. Will try and get both up real soon.

04-01-2009, 06:14 PM	#18
LOBOTY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SPRING TX Posts: 16	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! Here r my pics...might strut from autozone 4287 Attached Images Last edited by LOBOTY; 04-01-2009 at 06:23 PM. Reason: PICTURES



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isdeleon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brownsville, Texas Posts: 110	Re: Hood hinge relocation brackets!!!! looks good, i'll definately take it into consideration for my truck... __________________ My truck spends more than my wife, is that normal?

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