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Old 12-07-2003, 04:15 PM   #1
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Hood Hinges

Going to replace my hood hinges and springs hopefully this will fix my hood raising in the back problem.

Were is the cheapest place to get these?

I saw some chrome ones for 67-72 wondering if anyone has ever seen these for our year?

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Old 12-07-2003, 04:27 PM   #2
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chevy duty sells em part #38-475/6 left and right for $29.95 each
therye usually cheaper than the others
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Old 12-07-2003, 05:46 PM   #3
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hood hinge

had the same problem..took the hinge off & drilled out the large
main rivet to 1/2 inch..put in a grade 5 1/2 inch bolt with double
nuts to lock it snug. then i took a small round file & slotted the
adjustment slots another 1/4 inch..installed hood with fender
bolts loose..propped hood as high as it would go & tightened
bolts. hood closed perfect in rear!! good luck

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Old 12-07-2003, 05:55 PM   #4
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I followed you up till I propped the hood as high as it would go then tightened bolts? Dont under stand the propped hood as high as it would go?

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Old 12-07-2003, 07:02 PM   #5
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by propping the hood up and then tightening the fender bolts
you set the adjustments..when the hood closes the hinge reverses and pulls the hood down..also put folded blanket under
rear corner of hood & tie hood so it can't scratch cowl with hinge off!! good luck

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Old 12-07-2003, 07:59 PM   #6
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Thanks for your help also do you think I should just replace hinges or springs also?

Not sure if the springs help it stay done or not?

Also I have a slight bow in hood have seen kits to fix this do they work?
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Old 12-07-2003, 10:34 PM   #7
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i would try the cure on the hinges first before replacing it would
be alot cheaper..if it works take the money you saved & buy a
good used hood. by the time you buy the kit to fix hood & have
the body work & painting done you would be way ahead!
hoods bow because the hinges have become dry & rusty from
lack of lubrication. good luck what state are you from?

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Old 12-07-2003, 10:43 PM   #8
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missouri I just dont know if I am going to like drilling out the hinges.
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Old 12-08-2003, 01:21 AM   #9
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look at it this way.. you will be getting 60 bucks for drilling 2 holes
not bad pay in my book..good luck

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