Hood hinge bolts
 

I'm getting ready to install new, powdercoated hood hinges. The existing bolts are all the same it appears. Can somebody tell me the exact description of these 9/16" hex bolt screws in order to order the right stainless version to replace these? Hate to go back in with the old bolts. Thank you.

Re: Hood hinge bolts
 

Just a suggestion. Clean the originals up on a grinding wheel, ( vice grips hold em good while cleaning ) then prime and paint them whatever color you had the hinges powder coated. My hinges aren't powder coated but are painted and that is what I did with my bolts.

Re: Hood hinge bolts
 

Try Totally Stainless.
https://shop.totallystainless.com/
They have kits and specific hardware for our C10's.
:chevy:

Re: Hood hinge bolts
 

Thanks, guys. I just wasn't sure what to order if I went stainless. One thread listed them as 3/8 - 16 and another 3/8 - 24 thread. I think I will try the paint idea. My restored ones are silver/chrome coating with the springs gloss black.

Re: Hood hinge bolts
 

go into ace hardware and match up with the stailess and pay as you walk out with the brand new shiny ones

Re: Hood hinge bolts
 

Most every hardware store has a gauge to screw your bolt into to find the right one. once you know what size it is just buy the S/S bolts.
Lowes and HD will have them mounted on the rack close to the hardware section.:chevy:


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Re: Hood hinge bolts
 

If I understand the question, the original bolts used on the hinge are 9/16" head tapered screws (i.e. bolts) with integrated washers. The screw threads are 3/8" x 7/8" & 16 TC.

Re: Hood hinge bolts
 

totally stainless sells them with the correct style dished head if that matters to you...if you dont care ace lowes etc have stainless 3/8 16 bolts in stock ...remember to put anti seize on them as stainless likes to gall in the threads