1970 C10 Hood Alignment - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rmawyer · 11-15-2015, 03:05 PM

Bought new rubber bumpers / stops for hood. After replacing rubber pieces I had to adjust hood latch to get hood to close. Now when closed the back of the hood sits up about a half an inch too high. Will rubber piece eventually settle or do I need more adjustment? What's the best method to adjust hood if it is needed?

**davischevy** · 11-15-2015, 03:36 PM

It's easier with two people.

Loosen the two bolts at the rear of the hinges while pushing up on the front of the hood. The rear of the hinges will move down. It may take a couple of times to get it right.

swamp rat · 11-15-2015, 10:27 PM

Before ya loosen the hinges besure they are lubed up well, its often overlooked, mine did the same thing after i reinstalled it and had the hinge locations marked well, and when i lubed them up it went back to its normal adjustment

**LockDoc** · 11-15-2015, 11:17 PM

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Some of the replacement hood side bumpers are too thick and won't let the hood close correctly. If it closed OK before, adjustments will not help it with these bumpers installed.

LockDoc

rmawyer · 11-21-2015, 12:43 PM

Hi Leon - I think I may need adjustments anyway because 3 of the 4 hood stops were missing when I started the replacements and the hood was laying even front to back. The truck is at a location I get to every couple of weeks - I'll let you know how it goes - thanks for sharing your knowledge!

89AKurt · 03-05-2016, 12:53 AM

Yea, I was annoyed how the hood had a "clunk - snap" when closing, before I sprayed oil on the hood hinges, now it looks like this. This a lesson to leave alone unless it totally breaks? LOL

The '48 I had, there was a trick using 2x4s to adjust the hood.

11-15-2015, 03:05 PM	#1
rmawyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fishing Creek, MD Posts: 49	1970 C10 Hood Alignment Bought new rubber bumpers / stops for hood. After replacing rubber pieces I had to adjust hood latch to get hood to close. Now when closed the back of the hood sits up about a half an inch too high. Will rubber piece eventually settle or do I need more adjustment? What's the best method to adjust hood if it is needed?

11-15-2015, 03:36 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,836	Re: 1970 C10 Hood Alignment It's easier with two people. Loosen the two bolts at the rear of the hinges while pushing up on the front of the hood. The rear of the hinges will move down. It may take a couple of times to get it right. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-15-2015, 10:27 PM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1970 C10 Hood Alignment Before ya loosen the hinges besure they are lubed up well, its often overlooked, mine did the same thing after i reinstalled it and had the hinge locations marked well, and when i lubed them up it went back to its normal adjustment __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-15-2015, 11:17 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,639	Re: 1970 C10 Hood Alignment - Some of the replacement hood side bumpers are too thick and won't let the hood close correctly. If it closed OK before, adjustments will not help it with these bumpers installed. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-21-2015, 12:43 PM	#5
rmawyer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fishing Creek, MD Posts: 49	Re: 1970 C10 Hood Alignment Hi Leon - I think I may need adjustments anyway because 3 of the 4 hood stops were missing when I started the replacements and the hood was laying even front to back. The truck is at a location I get to every couple of weeks - I'll let you know how it goes - thanks for sharing your knowledge!

03-05-2016, 12:53 AM	#6
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: 1970 C10 Hood Alignment Yea, I was annoyed how the hood had a "clunk - snap" when closing, before I sprayed oil on the hood hinges, now it looks like this. This a lesson to leave alone unless it totally breaks? LOL The '48 I had, there was a trick using 2x4s to adjust the hood. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet



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