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Raider Rudy · 10-09-2010, 09:54 PM

The hood on my 69 will not align against the cab. I pops up about 1/2 inch. I oiled the hinges & pushed down on it but it still pops up. Anybody know what causes this to happen. Could it be the springs?

Hubscrub · 10-09-2010, 09:56 PM

have you tried adjusting with the the hinge bolts the three in the fender? i fixed mine by moving the back side of the hinge down some

**LockDoc** · 10-09-2010, 10:00 PM

Posted by member HUCK:

Open hood. Hold in open position. Have someone loosen the rear two hinge to fender bolts and loosen the front one just a tad. Push hood up till the hinges rotate backward a bit. Tighten rear bolts on both hinges. Check alignment as you lower hood. 99-100 times, this adjustment will lower the rear of your hood without having to replace anything.
Ever wonder why a set of old hinges with old springs have a perfectly adjusted hood till it is removed one time and then all of a sudden the "hinges are bad"?
Hindges do get warn out but, in most cases by pushing the hood up when hinges are loose, you can leverage the hinge enough to get a perfect adjustment.

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2010, 10:38 PM

it could be the springs, or it could be the rivit hoes being worn.
However, in all the but worst worn hinges, the trick above will work. I've done it many times.

pat 70/71 · 10-09-2010, 10:52 PM

I've had them where the double rivet was just loose. I agree, the back of the hinge in a lot of cases is adjusted to high. I know this because it has kicked my butt in the past! Take your time and really look at the hood and angle of the hinge and adjust them a little bit at a time and you will get the alinement you are looking for. hope this helps. cheers, Pat

Raider Rudy · 10-09-2010, 11:22 PM

Thank you to all of you for the fast response!:chevy

**70cst** · 10-09-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Posted by member HUCK:

Open hood. Hold in open position. Have someone loosen the rear two hinge to fender bolts and loosen the front one just a tad. Push hood up till the hinges rotate backward a bit. Tighten rear bolts on both hinges. Check alignment as you lower hood. 99-100 times, this adjustment will lower the rear of your hood without having to replace anything.
Ever wonder why a set of old hinges with old springs have a perfectly adjusted hood till it is removed one time and then all of a sudden the "hinges are bad"?
Hindges do get warn out but, in most cases by pushing the hood up when hinges are loose, you can leverage the hinge enough to get a perfect adjustment.

LockDoc

This looks like the problem solver...

AirSpeed · 10-10-2010, 12:30 AM

I have this issue on my 69, I adjusted the hinges til I was blue in the face, after that didnt work I replaced them from a truck with no issues but it didnt help. It turned out that the brace that the hinges bolt to on the hood itself is sprung. In order to fix it I am going to have to bend the brace in towards the hood.
This happened from the hinges not being maintained, when the hinges get stiff and you pull down on the hood it tweaks the brace. I lube the hinges on my other trucks all the time now!
I hope you only have to adjust the hinges! Good Luck!

10-09-2010, 09:54 PM	#1
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Hood Problem The hood on my 69 will not align against the cab. I pops up about 1/2 inch. I oiled the hinges & pushed down on it but it still pops up. Anybody know what causes this to happen. Could it be the springs? __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

10-09-2010, 09:56 PM	#2
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Hood Problem have you tried adjusting with the the hinge bolts the three in the fender? i fixed mine by moving the back side of the hinge down some __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 10-09-2010 at 09:56 PM.

10-09-2010, 10:00 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,891	Re: Hood Problem Posted by member HUCK: Open hood. Hold in open position. Have someone loosen the rear two hinge to fender bolts and loosen the front one just a tad. Push hood up till the hinges rotate backward a bit. Tighten rear bolts on both hinges. Check alignment as you lower hood. 99-100 times, this adjustment will lower the rear of your hood without having to replace anything. Ever wonder why a set of old hinges with old springs have a perfectly adjusted hood till it is removed one time and then all of a sudden the "hinges are bad"? Hindges do get warn out but, in most cases by pushing the hood up when hinges are loose, you can leverage the hinge enough to get a perfect adjustment. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-09-2010, 10:38 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Hood Problem it could be the springs, or it could be the rivit hoes being worn. However, in all the but worst worn hinges, the trick above will work. I've done it many times.

10-09-2010, 10:52 PM	#5
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Hood Problem I've had them where the double rivet was just loose. I agree, the back of the hinge in a lot of cases is adjusted to high. I know this because it has kicked my butt in the past! Take your time and really look at the hood and angle of the hinge and adjust them a little bit at a time and you will get the alinement you are looking for. hope this helps. cheers, Pat

10-09-2010, 11:22 PM	#6
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: Hood Problem Thank you to all of you for the fast response!:chevy __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

10-10-2010, 12:30 AM	#8
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	Re: Hood Problem I have this issue on my 69, I adjusted the hinges til I was blue in the face, after that didnt work I replaced them from a truck with no issues but it didnt help. It turned out that the brace that the hinges bolt to on the hood itself is sprung. In order to fix it I am going to have to bend the brace in towards the hood. This happened from the hinges not being maintained, when the hinges get stiff and you pull down on the hood it tweaks the brace. I lube the hinges on my other trucks all the time now! I hope you only have to adjust the hinges! Good Luck!



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