Easy hood latch question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bpmcgee · 07-18-2003, 08:17 AM

On my '75, there's a spring mounted on the frame portion of the hood latch that pushes the hood up when you unlatch it. On my '71 blazer I don't see anything that would serve this function.

Question: Can anyone tell me what I'm missing? Or, preferably, provide a picture?

Thanks!

Brian

bobs409 · 07-18-2003, 08:24 AM

These years don't use any springs. Most likely, you not missing anything. Sorry, no pics.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-18-2003, 08:27 AM

There is not a corresponding spring on your truck. With the hood bumpers adjusted so that the sides are contacting them and the latch pin adjusted so that the hood is closed snugly, the hood will pop up when you release it. The hood provides the spring effect.

Jim

bpmcgee · 07-18-2003, 08:37 AM

Hey guys, awesome!

Thanks for the fast responses!

Brian

07-18-2003, 08:17 AM	#1
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Easy hood latch question On my '75, there's a spring mounted on the frame portion of the hood latch that pushes the hood up when you unlatch it. On my '71 blazer I don't see anything that would serve this function. Question: Can anyone tell me what I'm missing? Or, preferably, provide a picture? Thanks! Brian

07-18-2003, 08:24 AM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	These years don't use any springs. Most likely, you not missing anything. Sorry, no pics. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

07-18-2003, 08:27 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	There is not a corresponding spring on your truck. With the hood bumpers adjusted so that the sides are contacting them and the latch pin adjusted so that the hood is closed snugly, the hood will pop up when you release it. The hood provides the spring effect. Jim

07-18-2003, 08:37 AM	#4
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Hey guys, awesome! Thanks for the fast responses! Brian



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