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ed3196499 · 08-18-2008, 07:47 PM

I have been looking at some of the tilt hood kits in mags do any of you have pics or reccomend a certain kit? I have i thought for a design on the hood that would look sharp when the hood is tilted up

dubdeuce80 · 08-19-2008, 02:59 PM

get hinges out of an older buick...you can get them from a junkyard for like $20

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f199/1...w-pics-145615/

ed3196499 · 08-19-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dubdeuce80

get hinges out of an older buick...you can get them from a junkyard for like $20

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f199/1...w-pics-145615/

I was looking at a buick at the junk yard the other day too had everything still there. Do you think this is strong enough for a full size hood? I cant wait to go back to the junk yard now.

dubdeuce80 · 08-19-2008, 06:07 PM

yea, several people have used them, you just need to extend the middle with some pipe

**old Rusty C10** · 08-19-2008, 08:21 PM

lol im going for the stock look but that idea sounds cool ... LOL im wondering if i could/should do it to mine

S10Fan · 08-19-2008, 08:38 PM

I used the Buick hinge on my S-10, easy swap. Sure does make changing plugs a breeze, no more head hitting the hood. LOL.

Mr79C10 · 08-20-2008, 05:54 AM

Interesting,,,
Would like to see this on a full size.

S10Fan · 08-20-2008, 06:01 AM

Found a couple pics..............

75sierraclassic · 08-20-2008, 09:14 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303294

There was a pick in this weeks "What did you get done"

**N2TRUX** · 08-20-2008, 09:35 AM

It's a cool mod, I just hate the way it covers the grill when open.

rod86 · 08-20-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It's a cool mod, I just hate the way it covers the grill when open.

you could always fab up your own hinges so it tilts on front edge rather than tilting down over the grille, then put some gas struts to hold it up.

spoon · 08-22-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It's a cool mod, I just hate the way it covers the grill when open.

Definately a modification geared toward the enthusiast who wishes for easier accessibility to the middle/rear most portions of the engine. While doing so quite hideosly (sp?), the function-over-form aspect is apparent without question.

ca180 · 08-20-2008, 02:24 PM

Thats was me in the what did you get done...

It really turned out to be a bigger PITA than I originally planned. But I'm not the best fabricator. I still haven't got the receivers figured out.

One thing I did find is that you want to brace under the stop bumpers. When the hood is open it puts too much strain on that spot.. Mine are bent down now, but I'll probably design a better system next go round.

Check this thread out from FSC, thats where I got the idea
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...g-my-hood.html

Restrorob · 08-22-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ca180

Thats was me in the what did you get done...

It really turned out to be a bigger PITA than I originally planned. But I'm not the best fabricator. I still haven't got the receivers figured out.

For the rear receivers/bump stops on my 74 C10 I had the same problem but figured out how to use the ones off the Buick as well.

I modified them as below then swapped the right side off the Buick to the left side on the truck visa-versa. Then I made the "L" bracket that holds the Buick striker/rollers ? that mount to the rear stock hinge bolt hole on the hood, You can see the flat washers under this "L" bracket used to adjust the rear of the hood level with the fenders.

The stock hood bump stops on the cowl will have to be removed to use the rear Buick slider track system.

I did all this just before I stripped the truck to the frame for the restore 5 years ago, That's the reason for the rust/unpainted pieces but will be detailed before re-assembly.

This set-up works just as perfectly as Buick intended it to on their cars....

jrsmith_2010 · 08-21-2008, 04:15 PM

im gonna try to do it, waitin till my local junkyard calls me back to see if they have any, i may need the help of those of you that have done it.

08-18-2008, 07:47 PM	#1
ed3196499 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Orleans La Posts: 125	tilt hood kits...Any pics? I have been looking at some of the tilt hood kits in mags do any of you have pics or reccomend a certain kit? I have i thought for a design on the hood that would look sharp when the hood is tilted up __________________ Ed U.S. Coast Guard BMC (retired)

08-19-2008, 02:59 PM	#2
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? get hinges out of an older buick...you can get them from a junkyard for like $20 http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f199/1...w-pics-145615/

08-19-2008, 06:07 PM	#4
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? yea, several people have used them, you just need to extend the middle with some pipe

08-19-2008, 08:21 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? lol im going for the stock look but that idea sounds cool ... LOL im wondering if i could/should do it to mine __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-19-2008, 08:38 PM	#6
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? I used the Buick hinge on my S-10, easy swap. Sure does make changing plugs a breeze, no more head hitting the hood. LOL. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-20-2008, 05:54 AM	#7
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08-20-2008, 06:01 AM	#8
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? Found a couple pics.............. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-20-2008, 09:14 AM	#9
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303294 There was a pick in this weeks "What did you get done"

08-20-2008, 09:35 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? It's a cool mod, I just hate the way it covers the grill when open. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-20-2008, 02:24 PM	#13
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? Thats was me in the what did you get done... It really turned out to be a bigger PITA than I originally planned. But I'm not the best fabricator. I still haven't got the receivers figured out. One thing I did find is that you want to brace under the stop bumpers. When the hood is open it puts too much strain on that spot.. Mine are bent down now, but I'll probably design a better system next go round. Check this thread out from FSC, thats where I got the idea http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...g-my-hood.html

08-21-2008, 04:15 PM	#15
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: tilt hood kits...Any pics? im gonna try to do it, waitin till my local junkyard calls me back to see if they have any, i may need the help of those of you that have done it. __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.



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