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PrimeredThunder · 09-15-2003, 01:34 PM

I want to do a reverse-tilt hood on my 72' Pickup(forward tilt). Has anyone done this before? What kind of hinges should I use and where should I mount them? I know this is possible, I just dont know how to go about it

Also if anyone has any pictures of this sort of setup that would be great.

Thanks,

Kenny

smokekiki · 09-15-2003, 03:37 PM

I am racking my brain trying to remember who did this.Just saw the pics last week.Might have been olds or buick hinges?

PrimeredThunder · 09-15-2003, 03:41 PM

If you find out, let me know! I saw it while I was flipping through an old "StreetTrucks " magazine.

Primered_69 · 09-15-2003, 04:03 PM

I saw a post a while back where they adapted the hinge mechanism from a buick lasabre

smokekiki · 09-15-2003, 04:11 PM

You,re right it was around 87-88's.

GreenMystChevy · 09-15-2003, 04:13 PM

I believe Crazy Longhorn has a tilt clip.

1969 GMC · 09-15-2003, 04:29 PM

i remember seeing that post before too...

1986-90 Buick LeSabre and Park Ave have these hinges

smokekiki · 09-15-2003, 04:44 PM

Crazy Longhorn's whole front tilts.PrimeredThunder is talking about the hood opening from the rearand tilting forward.Who ever did the tilt hood was having trouble adjusting it to keep the hood from hitting the grill when open.

*Shane* · 09-15-2003, 04:47 PM

Buick LeSabre - mid eightes

70c10 · 09-15-2003, 04:49 PM

you guys are thinking of Lotik. I have also seen Saab 900 tilts.

dubie · 09-15-2003, 05:02 PM

Lotik has a front flipping hood on his that uses hinges from a late 80's Buick I believe.

NSANE68!!! · 09-15-2003, 06:09 PM

Yep mid 80's buick lesabre. I got mine they ran me $50 salvage. I got everything, hinges, rollers, hooks, ect.
I have not mounted them yet, but I did save pics of lotik's
Hope he does'nt mind me posting them.

This is lotik's truck

NSANE68!!! · 09-15-2003, 06:10 PM

lotik's truck

c10crazy · 09-15-2003, 06:15 PM

sweet!!!!

dinnut · 09-15-2003, 09:15 PM

sexy kinda

PrimeredThunder · 09-15-2003, 11:30 PM

Thanks! those pics are great, however, I've got a couple more questions

How would you go about making a lock/hood release for it? I'll have to PM lotik and try to get some details and more pics.
Thanks again guys!

Kenny

smokekiki · 09-16-2003, 08:03 AM

I think he is using the buick hood release also.It latches in the back and when released moves forward a little.

guitarornothin · 10-05-2003, 01:01 AM

Could anybody send me the link of lotik's post about the hood he did. Ive been to it before but cant find it.

could you send the link to Ryan_foust@hotmail.com

oh and heres a pic of MY truck
does any one like it?
I recently put some 3" street rod mirrors on it.
And got a Big block 468 im gonna put in it.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-05-2003, 01:09 AM

Welcome to the board and nice truck...

OldSkool71 · 10-05-2003, 01:31 AM

don't have any pics of the underside or details but the tilt hood is tight...

supercheyenne · 10-05-2003, 08:06 AM

Looks cool, but I imagine it's a hassle working on the motor.

smokekiki · 10-05-2003, 10:20 AM

In some ways it might be better.It gets rid of those big hinges that are allways in my way.

70c10 · 10-05-2003, 11:04 AM

Maybe a hassle working on the front of the motor but I like it.

09-15-2003, 01:34 PM	#1
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	Tilt-Forward Hood? I want to do a reverse-tilt hood on my 72' Pickup(forward tilt). Has anyone done this before? What kind of hinges should I use and where should I mount them? I know this is possible, I just dont know how to go about it Also if anyone has any pictures of this sort of setup that would be great. Thanks, Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

09-15-2003, 03:37 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I am racking my brain trying to remember who did this.Just saw the pics last week.Might have been olds or buick hinges? __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-15-2003, 03:41 PM	#3
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	If you find out, let me know! I saw it while I was flipping through an old "StreetTrucks " magazine. __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

09-15-2003, 04:03 PM	#4
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	I saw a post a while back where they adapted the hinge mechanism from a buick lasabre __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

09-15-2003, 04:11 PM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	You,re right it was around 87-88's. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-15-2003, 04:13 PM	#6
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I believe Crazy Longhorn has a tilt clip. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

09-15-2003, 04:29 PM	#7
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i remember seeing that post before too... 1986-90 Buick LeSabre and Park Ave have these hinges __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-15-2003, 04:44 PM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Crazy Longhorn's whole front tilts.PrimeredThunder is talking about the hood opening from the rearand tilting forward.Who ever did the tilt hood was having trouble adjusting it to keep the hood from hitting the grill when open. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-15-2003, 04:47 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Buick LeSabre - mid eightes

09-15-2003, 04:49 PM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	you guys are thinking of Lotik. I have also seen Saab 900 tilts. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-15-2003, 05:02 PM	#11
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Lotik has a front flipping hood on his that uses hinges from a late 80's Buick I believe. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-15-2003, 06:09 PM	#12
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Yep mid 80's buick lesabre. I got mine they ran me $50 salvage. I got everything, hinges, rollers, hooks, ect. I have not mounted them yet, but I did save pics of lotik's Hope he does'nt mind me posting them. This is lotik's truck Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

09-15-2003, 06:10 PM	#13
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	lotik's truck Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

09-15-2003, 06:15 PM	#14
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	sweet!!!! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

09-15-2003, 09:15 PM	#15
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	sexy kinda __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"



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09-15-2003, 11:30 PM	#16
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	Thanks! those pics are great, however, I've got a couple more questions How would you go about making a lock/hood release for it? I'll have to PM lotik and try to get some details and more pics. Thanks again guys! Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

09-16-2003, 08:03 AM	#17
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I think he is using the buick hood release also.It latches in the back and when released moves forward a little. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

10-05-2003, 01:01 AM	#18
guitarornothin RUNN over AGAIN!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Big Spring, Texas Posts: 505	Lotik's tilt hood link Could anybody send me the link of lotik's post about the hood he did. Ive been to it before but cant find it. could you send the link to Ryan_foust@hotmail.com oh and heres a pic of MY truck does any one like it? I recently put some 3" street rod mirrors on it. And got a Big block 468 im gonna put in it. Attached Images

10-05-2003, 01:09 AM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Welcome to the board and nice truck... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-05-2003, 01:31 AM	#20
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	don't have any pics of the underside or details but the tilt hood is tight... Attached Images __________________ -Ron-

10-05-2003, 08:06 AM	#21
supercheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newton, KS, U.S.A. Posts: 1,142	Looks cool, but I imagine it's a hassle working on the motor.

10-05-2003, 10:20 AM	#22
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	In some ways it might be better.It gets rid of those big hinges that are allways in my way. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

10-05-2003, 11:04 AM	#23
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Maybe a hassle working on the front of the motor but I like it. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

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