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MR MAGOO · 03-05-2007, 01:40 PM

Any One Have Picks Of HooD Hinges That Have Been Powder Coated Or Any Ideas On What Can Be Done??

jugernot · 03-05-2007, 02:01 PM

I had a set powder coated and the coating made them so tight that the hood would not close.

I have been thinking of other options like hot ceramic coating or chrome.

cfoust3 · 03-05-2007, 04:48 PM

I have seen chrome ones for sale on ebay, but I can't remember how much. I was always afraid that they would get scratched up easily.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-05-2007, 06:45 PM

A word to the wise, aftermarket (Non-GM) hinges are junk, JMHO

metalmassfab · 03-05-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

A word to the wise, aftermarket (Non-GM) hinges are junk, JMHO

Yes they are! The chrome ones may look ok in pictures, but you will keel-over when you see them up close. I think somebody oughta step up and fab some stainless steel ones. Plain, brushed, polished, done right they would last forever, no rust, no rivets to loosed...
I glass beaded my stockers, and rebuilt them. Worked good for about a month...a few lingering glass beads killed the metal to metal joints! Search continues

killer71 · 03-05-2007, 09:21 PM

you can actually powder coat with a chrome finish that has a clear coat top that is maintenance free. I had my hood latch done and looks great. (no upkeep) You just have to make sure they put the clear coat on for the final stage or it can tarnish over time. People are poweder coating the hinges chrome and using the black powder coat on the springs that actually looks good.

rodstored-72 · 03-06-2007, 10:39 AM

i am wanting to do something with mine as well. i gather from the posts here that it would be ok to get the hinges & springs powder coated??? what if you get the hinges painted & then got new springs from a supplier?? any more ideas or feedback???

hope it is not a thread hijack... (sorry if is)

metalmassfab · 03-06-2007, 11:12 AM

If you are painting or powder coating you current hinges, just make sure they are worth the trouble. Open the hood of your truck a couple inches, just enough to be able to see the hinges, and watch them while opening and closing your hood. If they are bent inward towards the engine much, new springs will make them worse, pulling them harder towards the engine. They should point pretty much straight down the fender.

03-05-2007, 01:40 PM	#1
MR MAGOO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: minden la Posts: 80	Hood Hinges Ideas Any One Have Picks Of HooD Hinges That Have Been Powder Coated Or Any Ideas On What Can Be Done?? __________________ 1972 C-10 SWB 350CI TURBO 350 TRANNY, TILT, POWER WINDOW & BRAKES, TANK UNDER THE BED W/MARKER LIGHT FILLER. 3.08 GEARS, CLASSIC AIR :hit2: :hit2: 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKES 2000 chevy blazer 1990 nissan pick-up 1984 mazda pick-up (son's project truck) Last edited by MR MAGOO; 03-05-2007 at 01:40 PM.

03-05-2007, 02:01 PM	#2
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Hood Hinges Ideas I had a set powder coated and the coating made them so tight that the hood would not close. I have been thinking of other options like hot ceramic coating or chrome. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

03-05-2007, 04:48 PM	#3
cfoust3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hartford City, Indiana Posts: 54	Re: Hood Hinges Ideas I have seen chrome ones for sale on ebay, but I can't remember how much. I was always afraid that they would get scratched up easily.

03-05-2007, 06:45 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Hood Hinges Ideas A word to the wise, aftermarket (Non-GM) hinges are junk, JMHO __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-05-2007, 09:21 PM	#6
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Hood Hinges Ideas you can actually powder coat with a chrome finish that has a clear coat top that is maintenance free. I had my hood latch done and looks great. (no upkeep) You just have to make sure they put the clear coat on for the final stage or it can tarnish over time. People are poweder coating the hinges chrome and using the black powder coat on the springs that actually looks good. __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-06-2007, 10:39 AM	#7
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: Hood Hinges Ideas i am wanting to do something with mine as well. i gather from the posts here that it would be ok to get the hinges & springs powder coated??? what if you get the hinges painted & then got new springs from a supplier?? any more ideas or feedback??? hope it is not a thread hijack... (sorry if is)

03-06-2007, 11:12 AM	#8
metalmassfab Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny CA Posts: 98	Re: Hood Hinges Ideas If you are painting or powder coating you current hinges, just make sure they are worth the trouble. Open the hood of your truck a couple inches, just enough to be able to see the hinges, and watch them while opening and closing your hood. If they are bent inward towards the engine much, new springs will make them worse, pulling them harder towards the engine. They should point pretty much straight down the fender. __________________ Ryan Metal Massacre Fabrication New Projects: -New radiator core supports, steel and stainless -Aluminum radiators -Aluminum dual electric fan shrouds '69 C-20 Custom '69 Nova...BIG BBC soon '72 3-door 'Burb...in a few '94 K2500 454 'Burb

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