80's hood on 77 cab
 

Does anyone have a link to the write up about modifying the cab to use later model hinges in the cowl? I had it saved but it is not a valid link anymore.

Thanks,
Tim
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Re: 80's hood on 77 cab
 

You switch your front end to a later one 81-87, or just asking about the hood hinges
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I have a 77 c10 with 80's front end. The po set the hood up to open reverse and I am trying to install it normally but don't have the hinges in the cowl.
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I've done a few by putting the rear hinge in place with the arm up, then drill holes to mount and cut the slot for the arm to sit in. I wish I still had the measurments for the hole placement. You will have to change the wiper pivots also and drill some hole for them.

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http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMAG0624.jpg
81-87 truck
my 74 i cut to put a later front end

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMAG0628.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMAG0629.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMAG0630.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMAG0631.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMAG0633.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMAG0634.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMAG0637.jpg
You talking about this??? im a little confused sorry if its not what your asking

Re: 80's hood on 77 cab
 

That is exactly what I am talking about. I am trying to find the article about how to mount the hinges in the cowl.

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Below is a picture of my hood currently. I want to mount it normally.

http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/s...ing3/hood5.jpg

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http://coloradok5.com/grilleswap.shtml , this one
I'd like to see some pics of that coward hood hinge lol
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You want to see pictures of my current hood hinges?

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Yes sir please, did that link help?
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Yes it did! Thanks, it was exactly what I was looking for.
I will try to get some pics tonight of the hinges, PM me your e-mail address.

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What are you gonna do with your old front tilt hood hinges?
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Probably sell or trade them for something. If you are interested I will put you 1st on the list for them.

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Ok cool let me know
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