Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 07-26-2017, 01:48 PM

Why were 12 point bolts and not 6 pointers used at the hood latch?

I'm short one too....can anyone spare one? I'll pay.

Shinysideup · 07-26-2017, 02:28 PM

So most people wouldnt fool with it and have the hood fly up. Just like any tamper-resistant item you see around is my guess. When I went in a junkyard to pull a grill I found out I didnt have the correct tools.

**HO455** · 07-27-2017, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shinysideup

So most people wouldnt fool with it and have the hood fly up. Just like any tamper-resistant item you see around is my guess. When I went in a junkyard to pull a grill I found out I didnt have the correct tools.

I'm not sure I buy that, as back in the day almost every socket was a 12 point. It wasn't until cheap overseas tools started showing up that six points became prevalent, that and nowdays everyone has an impact driver. If I had to guess GM used them to some how make assembly quicker, as they would never of spent those extra pennies, unless it profited them.

**LockDoc** · 07-26-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Why were 12 point bolts and not 6 pointers used at the hood latch?

I'm short one too....can anyone spare one? I'll pay.

I can't remember and I'm too lazy to look right now. Is your truck a GMC? I thought it was a GMC thing.

PM me your name & address and I will send you one.

LockDoc

In The Ten Ring · 07-26-2017, 05:10 PM

It's a Chevy. Thanks LocDoc.

*The hood latch was one of the first things I removed when I began this little journey in July of 2013. I tried to use my socket set but it wouldn't work! I had to ask someone on here what was up! I've learned a ton since then and bought some really cool tools also.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 07-26-2017, 05:19 PM

A 12 point 7/16 socket fits them fine

In The Ten Ring · 07-26-2017, 05:22 PM

I guess all my sockets were 6 point. I did have combination wrenches then and that is what I used.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-26-2017, 09:25 PM

My '71 Jimmy has the 12-point bolt heads there. My Chevy trucks have hex cap bolt heads.

CG · 07-26-2017, 11:28 PM

Mine are round, anyone have a socket for that haha!

truckster · 07-26-2017, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Mine are round, anyone have a socket for that haha!

Here you go:

Maximus · 07-27-2017, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Here you go:

this is exactly what I was going to post as I was reading through this thread lol.

In The Ten Ring · 07-27-2017, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Mine are round, anyone have a socket for that haha!

I do! (Haven't used it yet).

https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Adjust.../dp/B0155J8IS6

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-26-2017, 11:46 PM

I have a couple of 72 grill shells that have them on there. 1 of which is rounded like CG said.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-27-2017, 12:08 AM

The parts guy for the hood latch production line probably ordered the wrong bolts so they just used them and went with it.

*randy500* · 07-27-2017, 11:55 AM

I think it's a '72 thing, can someone confirm that? It is definitely chevy and gmc.

**Boog** · 07-27-2017, 12:19 PM

Not just 72s.

*randy500* · 07-27-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Not just 72s.

Agreed, now that I think about it, I see them on '71's also. Definitely not on '69's and earlier. Not sure on 1970 trucks

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-27-2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by randy500

Agreed, now that I think about it, I see them on '71's also. Definitely not on '69's and earlier. Not sure on 1970 trucks

My Jimmy's a '71.

**Boog** · 07-27-2017, 03:41 PM

My 69s came with them. One truck was absolutely original.

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In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? Why were 12 point bolts and not 6 pointers used at the hood latch? I'm short one too....can anyone spare one? I'll pay.

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In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? It's a Chevy. Thanks LocDoc. The hood latch was one of the first things I removed when I began this little journey in July of 2013. I tried to use my socket set but it wouldn't work! I had to ask someone on here what was up!* I've learned a ton since then and bought some really cool tools also.

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Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,957	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? A 12 point 7/16 socket fits them fine

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In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? I guess all my sockets were 6 point. I did have combination wrenches then and that is what I used.

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'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,517	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? My '71 Jimmy has the 12-point bolt heads there. My Chevy trucks have hex cap bolt heads. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

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Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? I have a couple of 72 grill shells that have them on there. 1 of which is rounded like CG said. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? The parts guy for the hood latch production line probably ordered the wrong bolts so they just used them and went with it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? I think it's a '72 thing, can someone confirm that? It is definitely chevy and gmc.

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Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? Not just 72s. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Why 12 point bolts for the hood latch? My 69s came with them. One truck was absolutely original. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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