73-80 Billet Hood Hinges - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

my4by2 · 08-30-2011, 09:53 PM

Curious as to how many people out there in the group would be interested in billet hood hinge assemblies to fit the 73-80 square body trucks.

I am currently having a custom set developed for my project, but thinking that once the development part is over that the same part could produced for others out there looking for the same thing!

No ideas on cost yet, but would imagine that they would run about the same as many of the ones for the 67-72's do.

camshaftgsxr · 08-30-2011, 09:57 PM

i would... if i was padded in the pockets, i cannot afford them but it would be a nice addition to any show truck

**N2TRUX** · 08-30-2011, 10:44 PM

I'm am interested in a set. I know they won't be cheap, but I would like to know how much.

juiceman650 · 08-30-2011, 11:13 PM

They'd be pretty nice. Add a lil something special under the hood.
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PRORIDES · 08-31-2011, 11:27 PM

I'd be in on that!!!!

Ryan87 · 09-01-2011, 09:28 PM

These are trunk hinges for a 65 Mustang convertible we just finished.

my4by2 · 09-01-2011, 09:31 PM

Very nice!!! Pretty much looking for something a lot like that for my hood hinges as well. They have the factory ones now & should be starting on them soon!

Eighty-6 · 09-02-2011, 08:21 PM

If they would fit an 86 I'd be in

my4by2 · 09-02-2011, 09:59 PM

Well, as you know the hood & how it mounts all changed in '81, so the ones I am having built wouldn't work out for yours...

jrcaprai · 09-05-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan87

these are trunk hinges for a 65 mustang convertible we just finished.

wow

partsstoreguy · 09-05-2011, 10:46 PM

i have to say i would be interested and think they would look great under my hood. they would be even a greater buy if they helped with hard closing and the common hood bending problems associated with 73 - 80 chevys and gmcs when original hinges get older and stiff. Do you have any idea on approximate cost?

my4by2 · 09-05-2011, 10:54 PM

Nothing on estimated cost yet, they have to do all the measuring & modeling before they can provide me with a quote.

partsstoreguy · 09-05-2011, 10:58 PM

well i am interested so keep us posted. thanks

Rbcustoms · 09-27-2011, 10:28 PM

Any updates on the hood hinges

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-27-2011, 10:34 PM

Would be interested in these later on. NOS hinges are running out of supply, and NO aftermarket hinges I've found are better than the worn out hinges I'm trying to replace...

I'd want them not so much for the looks or cool factor (which is nice!) but as a source of quality hinges, in and of itself.

gearheads78 · 09-27-2011, 10:40 PM

Cool product. These have been showing up in muscle car builds for the last few years. The $600-700.00 it takes to buy them puts me out of the market.

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-27-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gearheads78

Cool product. These have been showing up in muscle car builds for the last few years. The $600-700.00 it takes to buy them puts me out of the market.

ouch! if they could get them for $200 to $250 I might would do it, but I can't give 600-700 for them.

gearheads78 · 09-27-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

ouch! if they could get them for $200 to $250 I might would do it, but I can't give 600-700 for them.

I don't know what the OP can build them for but I have to assume it will be close to others on the market. Just a few samples

$550.00
http://www.restorationperformance.co...et-Hood/Detail
$650.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...item3f0a0971c9
$780.00
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FSL-H-808-P
$585.00
http://www.mattsclassicbowties.com/c...-us/d1207.html

andrewmp6 · 09-28-2011, 02:29 AM

On the 67-72 if you could make firewall mount ones that would help a ton of people have bag there trucks.

my4by2 · 09-29-2011, 03:59 AM

Ok, finally got word from Jesse...

They were measuring the stock hinges yesterday & expect to have some sort of a quote to me today on what it's going to cost to build these things. Am hoping that they also supply some sort of computer 3D model of what it will look like as well, but have to wait & see I guess.

Will let you guys know what I find out!

my4by2 · 09-29-2011, 04:00 AM

Ok, finally got word from Jesse...

They were measuring the stock hinges yesterday & expect to have some sort of a quote to me today on what it's going to cost to build these things. Am hoping that they also supply some sort of computer 3D model of what it will look like as well, but have to wait & see I guess.

Will let you guys know what I find out!

**N2TRUX** · 07-02-2012, 10:52 PM

Did you ever get an answer on this? I know you are putting your project on hold, just want sure what the results were on the hinges.

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08-30-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Curious as to how many people out there in the group would be interested in billet hood hinge assemblies to fit the 73-80 square body trucks. I am currently having a custom set developed for my project, but thinking that once the development part is over that the same part could produced for others out there looking for the same thing! No ideas on cost yet, but would imagine that they would run about the same as many of the ones for the 67-72's do. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

08-30-2011, 09:57 PM	#2
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges i would... if i was padded in the pockets, i cannot afford them but it would be a nice addition to any show truck __________________

08-30-2011, 10:44 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges I'm am interested in a set. I know they won't be cheap, but I would like to know how much. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-30-2011, 11:13 PM	#4
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges They'd be pretty nice. Add a lil something special under the hood. Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2011, 11:27 PM	#5
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges I'd be in on that!!!! __________________ 64 C10 Dropmember.... Sold 79 C10 Dropmember 97 Dually Airride (Shop Truck)

09-01-2011, 09:28 PM	#6
Ryan87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wilder, ky Posts: 80	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges These are trunk hinges for a 65 Mustang convertible we just finished. Attached Images

09-01-2011, 09:31 PM	#7
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Very nice!!! Pretty much looking for something a lot like that for my hood hinges as well. They have the factory ones now & should be starting on them soon!

09-02-2011, 08:21 PM	#8
Eighty-6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Round Rock, Tx Posts: 249	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges If they would fit an 86 I'd be in

09-02-2011, 09:59 PM	#9
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Well, as you know the hood & how it mounts all changed in '81, so the ones I am having built wouldn't work out for yours...

09-05-2011, 10:46 PM	#11
partsstoreguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sayre ok Posts: 24	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges i have to say i would be interested and think they would look great under my hood. they would be even a greater buy if they helped with hard closing and the common hood bending problems associated with 73 - 80 chevys and gmcs when original hinges get older and stiff. Do you have any idea on approximate cost?

09-05-2011, 10:54 PM	#12
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Nothing on estimated cost yet, they have to do all the measuring & modeling before they can provide me with a quote.

09-05-2011, 10:58 PM	#13
partsstoreguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sayre ok Posts: 24	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges well i am interested so keep us posted. thanks

09-27-2011, 10:28 PM	#14
Rbcustoms Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cen-cal Posts: 45	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Any updates on the hood hinges __________________ It's not what you buy, It's what you build

09-27-2011, 10:34 PM	#15
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Would be interested in these later on. NOS hinges are running out of supply, and NO aftermarket hinges I've found are better than the worn out hinges I'm trying to replace... I'd want them not so much for the looks or cool factor (which is nice!) but as a source of quality hinges, in and of itself.



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09-27-2011, 10:40 PM	#16
gearheads78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 563	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Cool product. These have been showing up in muscle car builds for the last few years. The $600-700.00 it takes to buy them puts me out of the market.

09-28-2011, 02:29 AM	#19
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges On the 67-72 if you could make firewall mount ones that would help a ton of people have bag there trucks.

09-29-2011, 03:59 AM	#20
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Ok, finally got word from Jesse... They were measuring the stock hinges yesterday & expect to have some sort of a quote to me today on what it's going to cost to build these things. Am hoping that they also supply some sort of computer 3D model of what it will look like as well, but have to wait & see I guess. Will let you guys know what I find out!

09-29-2011, 04:00 AM	#21
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Ok, finally got word from Jesse... They were measuring the stock hinges yesterday & expect to have some sort of a quote to me today on what it's going to cost to build these things. Am hoping that they also supply some sort of computer 3D model of what it will look like as well, but have to wait & see I guess. Will let you guys know what I find out!

07-02-2012, 10:52 PM	#22
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 73-80 Billet Hood Hinges Did you ever get an answer on this? I know you are putting your project on hold, just want sure what the results were on the hinges. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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