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aussichev · 10-14-2003, 01:11 AM

My bonnet has a bend in it someone told me that it`s not uncommon,I think the last guy who owned it was a big hairy gorrila. The bend goes from one side to the other, it`s as if the hinges jamed half way down. How can i brace it until i get a new one

Paul in oz

TIMSPEED · 10-14-2003, 01:43 AM

It is a common problem...what happens is the hinges rust, and the people STILL try to shut them, thus bending them in the middle...mine has that problem aswell...

the baron · 10-14-2003, 06:06 AM

Welcom to the "bent hood club" members...

Just try to bend the hood the other way , it might work...

The Baron

bigblock73 · 10-14-2003, 06:49 AM

I believe Mr Gasket selld "hood stiffeners" for our trucks...try an e-bay search...I see them on there all the time. Use 73-87 or 73-80 for your search.

-Jeff

*Zilverado* · 10-14-2003, 10:02 AM

My hood on my '77 did the same thing. To keep it from getting worse, I removed the spring on that side of the hood. Required less pressure on the front of the hood to close. I guess GM learned their lesson on this one, 'cause, my '86 has a better setup.

I've heard of guys using the hood stiffeners as well, but... The safety experts among us tend to be concerned about these. See, the good thing about the "bendy hood" is that it becomes a "crumple zone" in a head-on. If the hood is too stiff, it becomes a guillotine.

ItsNotABlazer · 10-14-2003, 02:43 PM

They have recently come out with some stuff with a funny name called WD-40 that when sprayed on these hinges makes them work much better and keeps you from having to have the hood stiffeners. :p

Might ask around I am sure some stores near you could special order it.

I bought a 74 Blazer recently that has not been registered in nearly 20 years. Needless to say the hood was a chore to open and closing it took multiple applications of WD-40. Now it opens and closes pretty easily but it already had the bend in it slightly.

Brad

Gibble · 10-14-2003, 02:51 PM

lol, nice reply smart ass

ItsNotABlazer · 10-14-2003, 03:10 PM

Thanks its the only thing I excel at. If they gave scholarships for it I could have been a college graduate. :P

Brad

bigblock73 · 10-14-2003, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ItsNotABlazer
They have recently come out with some stuff with a funny name called WD-40 that when sprayed on these hinges makes them work much better and keeps you from having to have the hood stiffeners. :p

Might ask around I am sure some stores near you could special order it.

I bought a 74 Blazer recently that has not been registered in nearly 20 years. Needless to say the hood was a chore to open and closing it took multiple applications of WD-40. Now it opens and closes pretty easily but it already had the bend in it slightly.

Brad

Brad...WD-40 won't do squat...once the hood is bent it is weaker than it should be...hence the reason why he is actually asking about hood stiffeners.

I agree, WD-40 does wonders...but it won't strenghten a already weak hood....but it will prevent it on future non-bent hoods.

Special order that brah!

heheh

-Jeff

aussichev · 10-14-2003, 08:15 PM

Has anybody thought about bracing the hood with flat bar and what success did you have?Here in Australia we have 04dw i think it`s the same as wd40 haha.

77bowtie · 10-15-2003, 11:17 AM

On both sides of the hood on my 77 a PO has welded a small peice of flat stock about 1-1/4" Sq, in the indentations where the hood would bend. The hood has a small bend in it but this strenghing has stopped the hood from any further bending, and WD-40 sprayed on the hinges once a month helps too.

Tom · 10-15-2003, 12:21 PM

The hood on my 78 did that, so we welded a little 1" across by 2" long piece of 1/4" thick cast iron on each side

Needless to say it dosen't move anymore.

10-14-2003, 01:11 AM	#1
aussichev Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: western Australia Posts: 124	Bendy bonnet (hood with a hump) My bonnet has a bend in it someone told me that it`s not uncommon,I think the last guy who owned it was a big hairy gorrila. The bend goes from one side to the other, it`s as if the hinges jamed half way down. How can i brace it until i get a new one Paul in oz

10-14-2003, 01:43 AM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	It is a common problem...what happens is the hinges rust, and the people STILL try to shut them, thus bending them in the middle...mine has that problem aswell... __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

10-14-2003, 06:06 AM	#3
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Welcom to the "bent hood club" members... Just try to bend the hood the other way , it might work... The Baron __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

10-14-2003, 02:43 PM	#6
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	They have recently come out with some stuff with a funny name called WD-40 that when sprayed on these hinges makes them work much better and keeps you from having to have the hood stiffeners. :p Might ask around I am sure some stores near you could special order it. I bought a 74 Blazer recently that has not been registered in nearly 20 years. Needless to say the hood was a chore to open and closing it took multiple applications of WD-40. Now it opens and closes pretty easily but it already had the bend in it slightly. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

10-14-2003, 03:10 PM	#8
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Thanks its the only thing I excel at. If they gave scholarships for it I could have been a college graduate. :P Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

10-14-2003, 06:49 AM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I believe Mr Gasket selld "hood stiffeners" for our trucks...try an e-bay search...I see them on there all the time. Use 73-87 or 73-80 for your search. -Jeff

10-14-2003, 10:02 AM	#5
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	My hood on my '77 did the same thing. To keep it from getting worse, I removed the spring on that side of the hood. Required less pressure on the front of the hood to close. I guess GM learned their lesson on this one, 'cause, my '86 has a better setup. I've heard of guys using the hood stiffeners as well, but... The safety experts among us tend to be concerned about these. See, the good thing about the "bendy hood" is that it becomes a "crumple zone" in a head-on. If the hood is too stiff, it becomes a guillotine.

10-14-2003, 02:51 PM	#7
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	lol, nice reply smart ass

10-14-2003, 08:15 PM	#10
aussichev Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: western Australia Posts: 124	Has anybody thought about bracing the hood with flat bar and what success did you have?Here in Australia we have 04dw i think it`s the same as wd40 haha.

10-15-2003, 11:17 AM	#11
77bowtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico. Of all places for an Island boy. Posts: 180	On both sides of the hood on my 77 a PO has welded a small peice of flat stock about 1-1/4" Sq, in the indentations where the hood would bend. The hood has a small bend in it but this strenghing has stopped the hood from any further bending, and WD-40 sprayed on the hinges once a month helps too.

10-15-2003, 12:21 PM	#12
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,750	The hood on my 78 did that, so we welded a little 1" across by 2" long piece of 1/4" thick cast iron on each side Needless to say it dosen't move anymore. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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