Tilted (hood tilt build thread) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rokcrln · 11-30-2006, 05:35 PM

Well it is not a new idea but I needed a new hinge set up to clear my front tires when the airs out and the frames down. I will be doing a write up for others that want to do this to their truck. I have only the front mocked up right now and I am headed out to built the rear slider latches. This step is one I have not seen any other person complete and post pics of so we will see how it goes. Wish me luck, I want to have it finished up tonight for the mock up stage then I can build the final mounts and give dimentions.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

chevy_fatman · 11-30-2006, 06:13 PM

Awesome!

can't wait for you to do a write up

Rokcrln · 11-30-2006, 06:21 PM

The factory slider/hooks work great

Now I just need to pull it all back apart and build the final mounting brackets and clean everything up for viewing

Kevin
LFD Inc.

smbrouss70 · 11-30-2006, 06:25 PM

I've been wanting to do the exact same thing! Now I'll know how a "Professional" does it.

jugernot · 11-30-2006, 06:54 PM

Wow you did all that since I lelt earlier today. Nice

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-30-2006, 07:11 PM

So how much is this kit gonna run me?

Rokcrln · 11-30-2006, 11:01 PM

Thanks guys I will be building the finish brackets in the morning and try and have it done before quiting time. It will almost be a full bolt-in kit. It will require Two pieces to be welded to the radiator support and 2-4 nuts to be welded to the front brace of the hood. I will make templete's of all the parts for later use. As of now I do not plan on doing any kind of a kit for sale but I would like to do a write up for the board.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

krue · 11-30-2006, 11:05 PM

A write up will be well appreciated.

Bob Moore · 11-30-2006, 11:21 PM

Do you think any dimensions would have to be changed for a 67/68 front end? Is the front underside of the hood different on the 67/68 hood?

TIA - Bob

Rokcrln · 11-30-2006, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Moore

Do you think any dimensions would have to be changed for a 67/68 front end? Is the front underside of the hood different on the 67/68 hood?

TIA - Bob

This is a 67-68 front end! Now if you ment 69-72 then no I do not know yet if it is the same. I plan on doing one for my 70 2wd Blazer as well but that will not be for some time.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*Shane* · 12-01-2006, 12:21 AM

I would love to see / have a copy of your templates for the mounts (front & rear).

This is the mid 80's Buick LeSabre hinge and latch, right?

sixty8c10 · 12-01-2006, 07:18 AM

i gotta get in on this

dan468 · 12-01-2006, 09:29 AM

Question: are you still going to use the factory truck front latch as well?

Rokcrln · 12-01-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dan468

Question: are you still going to use the factory truck front latch as well?

I am goint to try it first and see about doing a remote latch off of it but may end up using a different style. The stock one will work fine because the hood movement is just like stock for the first 6" of opening. It really is cool because it starts off just like stock then rolls forward about 12" then just tilts up and over the front grill

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Simonstrucker · 12-01-2006, 11:50 AM

I got 1 for you Rok how about a complete flip front end like this with out the cut on the the middle of the front rear portion of the fender like the fiberglass kit.

Rokcrln · 12-01-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Simonstrucker

I got 1 for you Rok how about a complete flip front end like this with out the cut on the the middle of the front rear portion of the fender like the fiberglass kit.

Nope I can not stand that look, and it is a pain in the arss to work on a tilt front end car. Most of what I build has a good reason behind it like this hood. Now I can go even lower than before with out my tires rubbing

But if you want to do a flip frontend without a fender seam you will need to have your front pivit lower than the rear bottom portion of your fender so when it starts to lift tehfirst action is forward and away from the body and not into it. For this reason it would only work out ok on a 4x4. Here is a quick pic. The pink line shows the pivit point that will pull the fender away from the door as soon as it starts to lift but needs to be low to the ground. The blue color shows how if the pivit is raised up the fender will run right into the door as it lifts. This is why you see fenders cut at an angle and a raised up pivit piont on 2wds. Not to mention your cowl would need to be modified to work as well. Hope this clears things up

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Bob Moore · 12-01-2006, 01:48 PM

Kevin - My BAD. Looking back I can clearly see the 68 GMC hood. I apologize for making you waste your time replying to my stupid posting. If I had opened my eyes in the beginning this would not have been necessary.

Sorry - Bob

*72CSTC5* · 12-01-2006, 02:02 PM

Kevin, I wanted to cry when I saw that brand new 68 hood cut on the underside.!!!!!! Looks good.

Rokcrln · 12-01-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Kevin, I wanted to cry when I saw that brand new 68 hood cut on the underside.!!!!!! Looks good.

What cut are you talking about? Their are two small tack welds on this hood and that is it! The rest is a bolt on deal

I will show more pics tonight as I finish it up.

Sorry Bob~ No problem, now people know it may not work on a 69-72 as it is curently built! All's good

Kevin
LFD Inc.

dan468 · 12-04-2006, 01:10 AM

have you gotten everything all buttoned up yet? Sounds like it's going pretty smooth!

68GMC454 · 12-04-2006, 03:41 AM

i like it..great idea..cant wiat to see the write up..but how do you open it..but dont wory abotu an answer i know you will show it later on..great work by the way..
billy

Rokcrln · 12-04-2006, 08:40 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218253
Here it is, I posted it in the blazer forum since it is a bit slower I had time to get it all on here before people started responding. As far as opening you just use your stock latch

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Simonstrucker · 12-05-2006, 10:48 AM

Rok why do you feel that a complete flip frt would be harder to work on. I want to do this as it would alllow easy accese to the motor if done properly like an 18 wheeler. I would be will to work some thing out with you if you would be intrested.

crazy longhorn · 12-05-2006, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simonstrucker

Rok why do you feel that a complete flip frt would be harder to work on. I want to do this as it would alllow easy accese to the motor if done properly like an 18 wheeler. I would be will to work some thing out with you if you would be intrested.

I guess i would ask the same ? I am running a split tilt (steel), & really think that tune ups, repairs, ect are much simpler. shes a little crude....hood pins under the fenders to hold the mess shut, no hydraulics(manual lift only), but here are the pics....
http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

L BTW....damn nice work on that hood!

11-30-2006, 05:35 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Well it is not a new idea but I needed a new hinge set up to clear my front tires when the airs out and the frames down. I will be doing a write up for others that want to do this to their truck. I have only the front mocked up right now and I am headed out to built the rear slider latches. This step is one I have not seen any other person complete and post pics of so we will see how it goes. Wish me luck, I want to have it finished up tonight for the mock up stage then I can build the final mounts and give dimentions. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-30-2006, 06:13 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Awesome! can't wait for you to do a write up __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

11-30-2006, 06:21 PM	#3
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) The factory slider/hooks work great Now I just need to pull it all back apart and build the final mounting brackets and clean everything up for viewing Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-30-2006, 06:25 PM	#4
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) I've been wanting to do the exact same thing! Now I'll know how a "Professional" does it. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

11-30-2006, 06:54 PM	#5
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Wow you did all that since I lelt earlier today. Nice __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 11-30-2006 at 06:54 PM.

11-30-2006, 07:11 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) So how much is this kit gonna run me? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-30-2006, 11:01 PM	#7
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Thanks guys I will be building the finish brackets in the morning and try and have it done before quiting time. It will almost be a full bolt-in kit. It will require Two pieces to be welded to the radiator support and 2-4 nuts to be welded to the front brace of the hood. I will make templete's of all the parts for later use. As of now I do not plan on doing any kind of a kit for sale but I would like to do a write up for the board. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-30-2006, 11:05 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) A write up will be well appreciated. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-30-2006, 11:21 PM	#9
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Do you think any dimensions would have to be changed for a 67/68 front end? Is the front underside of the hood different on the 67/68 hood? TIA - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

12-01-2006, 12:21 AM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) I would love to see / have a copy of your templates for the mounts (front & rear). This is the mid 80's Buick LeSabre hinge and latch, right?

12-01-2006, 07:18 AM	#12
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) i gotta get in on this __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

12-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#13
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Question: are you still going to use the factory truck front latch as well?

12-01-2006, 11:50 AM	#15
Simonstrucker Big Block Short Bed Stepside Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Port Saint Lucie Posts: 138	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) I got 1 for you Rok how about a complete flip front end like this with out the cut on the the middle of the front rear portion of the fender like the fiberglass kit. Last edited by Simonstrucker; 12-01-2006 at 11:51 AM.

12-01-2006, 01:48 PM	#17
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Kevin - My BAD. Looking back I can clearly see the 68 GMC hood. I apologize for making you waste your time replying to my stupid posting. If I had opened my eyes in the beginning this would not have been necessary. Sorry - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

12-01-2006, 02:02 PM	#18
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Kevin, I wanted to cry when I saw that brand new 68 hood cut on the underside.!!!!!! Looks good.



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12-04-2006, 01:10 AM	#20
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) have you gotten everything all buttoned up yet? Sounds like it's going pretty smooth!

12-04-2006, 03:41 AM	#21
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) i like it..great idea..cant wiat to see the write up..but how do you open it..but dont wory abotu an answer i know you will show it later on..great work by the way.. billy __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

12-04-2006, 08:40 AM	#22
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218253 Here it is, I posted it in the blazer forum since it is a bit slower I had time to get it all on here before people started responding. As far as opening you just use your stock latch Kevin LFD Inc.

12-05-2006, 10:48 AM	#23
Simonstrucker Big Block Short Bed Stepside Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Port Saint Lucie Posts: 138	Re: Tilted (hood tilt build thread) Rok why do you feel that a complete flip frt would be harder to work on. I want to do this as it would alllow easy accese to the motor if done properly like an 18 wheeler. I would be will to work some thing out with you if you would be intrested.

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