Back Open Hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gene Sharp · 01-26-2009, 07:15 PM

I have seen a couple of trucks (55 to 59) in the shows with hoods that open from the back hinge in front
anyone have one of these and do you like it ?

Gene Sharp

entourageguy · 01-26-2009, 09:28 PM

Cal has one. I'm sure he will chime in.
Question on hoods.
How much different is a 55-57 to 58-59? I'd love to do this to my hood and wondered if these kits could be adapted ( since a 58-59 kit is not offered) with out to much work to my hood.

**JML55** · 01-27-2009, 12:05 AM

Check my thread i have install one on my 55 GMC, i think it looks very good.

OrrieG · 01-27-2009, 04:53 PM

I've always wondered why reverse it except "because". It seems to me it would make access to the front of the engine for maintenance and viewing harder. Now a full tilt front end.....

sgtusmc · 01-27-2009, 05:03 PM

I did it on a toyota 4runner when I was younger. It made it really hard to work on the engine. I like the look, however, with the wide fenders on these trucks I couldn't imagine try'n to work on the engine. It might stop the hood from fly'n open at speeds above 150..lol

chris71 · 01-30-2009, 08:13 AM

i dont have one but No-Limit sells them. they are just for looks, i dont really care for them too much because when i look at them all i see is brackets and supports holding the hood open, doesnt look natural to me, like the stock hinges do. in other words it cluters up the engine compartment in my opinion. some guys use them to get away from the dreaded "back edge" hood alignment problem, (which i have)

http://nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=CTHK-557

CAL 58 GMC · 01-30-2009, 11:55 AM

There is a kit you can buy from No Limit. They are for 55 to 57 only. It's not that hard to install, it just takes some time making adjustments. It comes powder coated black. I took mine down to the chrome shop for a littal added bling. Here's the link to their web site.http://nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=CTHK-557

OrrieG · 01-30-2009, 01:56 PM

I noticed last night that Performance On Line has a kit listed for 55-59 trucks. Aren't 58-59 hoods a little longer than 55-57?

Cal - how easy does the hood come completely off if you need to work from the front??

entourageguy · 01-30-2009, 02:18 PM

Brothers use to list a 55-59 tilt kit as well. I emailed them about it and it was soon changed. I also wonder how much different the 58-59 hoods are to the 55-57.

sgtusmc · 01-30-2009, 03:37 PM

Hey Cal, Your truck is just amazining. You could mount a fresh turd on your hood and it would still look good. The tilt looks great on your truck.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-30-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

I noticed last night that Performance On Line has a kit listed for 55-59 trucks. Aren't 58-59 hoods a little longer than 55-57?

Cal - how easy does the hood come completely off if you need to work from the front??

Two bolts and it's off.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-30-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

Hey Cal, Your truck is just amazining. You could mount a fresh turd on your hood and it would still look good. The tilt looks great on your truck.

I never had anyone say it like that before, but thanks sgtusmc for the complement!!

01-26-2009, 07:15 PM	#1
Gene Sharp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 183	Back Open Hood I have seen a couple of trucks (55 to 59) in the shows with hoods that open from the back hinge in front anyone have one of these and do you like it ? Gene Sharp

01-26-2009, 09:28 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Back Open Hood Cal has one. I'm sure he will chime in. Question on hoods. How much different is a 55-57 to 58-59? I'd love to do this to my hood and wondered if these kits could be adapted ( since a 58-59 kit is not offered) with out to much work to my hood. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

01-27-2009, 12:05 AM	#3
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Back Open Hood Check my thread i have install one on my 55 GMC, i think it looks very good. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

01-27-2009, 04:53 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Back Open Hood I've always wondered why reverse it except "because". It seems to me it would make access to the front of the engine for maintenance and viewing harder. Now a full tilt front end..... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-27-2009, 05:03 PM	#5
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Back Open Hood I did it on a toyota 4runner when I was younger. It made it really hard to work on the engine. I like the look, however, with the wide fenders on these trucks I couldn't imagine try'n to work on the engine. It might stop the hood from fly'n open at speeds above 150..lol __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

01-30-2009, 08:13 AM	#6
chris71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sykesville MD Posts: 357	Re: Back Open Hood i dont have one but No-Limit sells them. they are just for looks, i dont really care for them too much because when i look at them all i see is brackets and supports holding the hood open, doesnt look natural to me, like the stock hinges do. in other words it cluters up the engine compartment in my opinion. some guys use them to get away from the dreaded "back edge" hood alignment problem, (which i have) http://nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=CTHK-557 __________________ '55 3100 2nd series short-bed stepside '70 Corvette coupe stingray '71 Chevelle 2-dr coupe SS clone '71 C10 long-bed fleetside '83 long-haired brunette wife

01-30-2009, 11:55 AM	#7
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Back Open Hood There is a kit you can buy from No Limit. They are for 55 to 57 only. It's not that hard to install, it just takes some time making adjustments. It comes powder coated black. I took mine down to the chrome shop for a littal added bling. Here's the link to their web site.http://nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=CTHK-557 Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 01-30-2009 at 12:00 PM.

01-30-2009, 01:56 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Back Open Hood I noticed last night that Performance On Line has a kit listed for 55-59 trucks. Aren't 58-59 hoods a little longer than 55-57? Cal - how easy does the hood come completely off if you need to work from the front?? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 01-30-2009 at 01:58 PM.

01-30-2009, 02:18 PM	#9
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Back Open Hood Brothers use to list a 55-59 tilt kit as well. I emailed them about it and it was soon changed. I also wonder how much different the 58-59 hoods are to the 55-57. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 01-30-2009 at 02:19 PM.

01-30-2009, 03:37 PM	#10
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Back Open Hood Hey Cal, Your truck is just amazining. You could mount a fresh turd on your hood and it would still look good. The tilt looks great on your truck. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

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