Large gap at back of hood??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CentralCoaster · 03-30-2009, 12:50 PM

After I close my hood, the back of it sits too far up. I can push it down more on both back edges, but it sort of floats there and doesn't sit flush with the fenders.

Is this caused by weak springs or bad adjustment or...?

I already bought new springs, what else should I be doing when I install them?

Search didn't turn up anything for me.

skidder111 · 03-30-2009, 12:55 PM

Sounds like your hood hinges are wore out. You can make the fit better by adjusting the hinges to compensate for the slop, but IMO you're better off replacing them. My 2 cents.

big_al_71 · 03-30-2009, 01:01 PM

loosen the hood hinges and push the hood as far up as you can then go ahead and tie the bolts while having someone hold the hood up it should make a big difference. This is what I did and it worked for me.

skidder111 · 03-30-2009, 01:24 PM

That's what I did too. Made it a lot better but not perfect. I guess it depends on how worn they are. Good luck.

CentralCoaster · 03-30-2009, 01:42 PM

LOL, one of the hinge arms is actually welded together (poorly). It must have rusted shut once upon a time and then snapped.

I'd like to do the same to the previous owner that mickey-moused this truck together.

Last time I went to the junkyard, out of hundreds of trucks, there was only one 67-72. I wonder if it has good hinges on it...

03-30-2009, 12:50 PM	#1
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Large gap at back of hood??? After I close my hood, the back of it sits too far up. I can push it down more on both back edges, but it sort of floats there and doesn't sit flush with the fenders. Is this caused by weak springs or bad adjustment or...? I already bought new springs, what else should I be doing when I install them? Search didn't turn up anything for me. __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4

03-30-2009, 12:55 PM	#2
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 141	Re: Large gap at back of hood??? Sounds like your hood hinges are wore out. You can make the fit better by adjusting the hinges to compensate for the slop, but IMO you're better off replacing them. My 2 cents.

03-30-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Large gap at back of hood??? loosen the hood hinges and push the hood as far up as you can then go ahead and tie the bolts while having someone hold the hood up it should make a big difference. This is what I did and it worked for me. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-30-2009, 01:24 PM	#4
skidder111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Posts: 141	Re: Large gap at back of hood??? That's what I did too. Made it a lot better but not perfect. I guess it depends on how worn they are. Good luck.

03-30-2009, 01:42 PM	#5
CentralCoaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 138	Re: Large gap at back of hood??? LOL, one of the hinge arms is actually welded together (poorly). It must have rusted shut once upon a time and then snapped. I'd like to do the same to the previous owner that mickey-moused this truck together. Last time I went to the junkyard, out of hundreds of trucks, there was only one 67-72. I wonder if it has good hinges on it... __________________ 1969 C10 Stepside, 350ci, 700R4 Last edited by CentralCoaster; 03-30-2009 at 01:43 PM.



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