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**First c10** · 12-05-2018, 08:15 PM

Hey all.
I was wondering if anyone has used used billet hood hinges like EMS
Or the LMC billet hinges?
I like the black ones from LMC but need to know if they fit well.

LMC billet hood hinge

If you have used them please post pros and cons plus pictures?
Please no stock steel ones.
Thank you

Signkutter · 12-05-2018, 09:37 PM

Nice hinges...I'm the market as well....but those are a little rich for my blood...

**First c10** · 12-06-2018, 10:32 AM

I agree they are expensive. I am hoping to see options for hinges over the stock ones.

**SIXTY9** · 12-06-2018, 11:47 AM

Check out these on EBAY, I don't have them but been looking at them.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-67-72-...hT3:rk:23:pf:0

GMCRanchTruck · 12-06-2018, 12:02 PM

I watched a video on youtube awhile back showing the replacement of stock to the upgraded expensive billet hood hinges. They are apparently an easy replacement, zero modifications and because of a few oval shaped mounting holes, they are great for finding and adjusting for the perfect fit. Plus they will never bend/warp or distort like the stock hinge will over time. I would suppose its a good long term investment, but damn that's a l lot of money for a hinge. Especially with an old beat up truck like mine, it'll be a long while before a $600 dollar hinge is needed.

Zeroman · 12-06-2018, 02:32 PM

SIXTY9, FYI that price on eBay is without shocks, so it is going to be more by the time you add them.

Here is a pic of my Eddie Motorsport hinges. They are nice, but they are just as difficult to adjust. I have adjusted mine twice, and I am still not where I want to be with the hood.

**First c10** · 12-06-2018, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeroman

SIXTY9, FYI that price on eBay is without shocks, so it is going to be more by the time you add them.

Here is a pic of my Eddie Motorsport hinges. They are nice, but they are just as difficult to adjust. I have adjusted mine twice, and I am still not where I want to be with the hood.

Zeroman, these look good as I thought they would. This is on my list just looking for info on the others.
my truck has the SS button head bolts so these would definitely continue the theme.
can you please post a pictures of the driver side???

Zeroman · 12-07-2018, 08:02 AM

better pics

**First c10** · 12-06-2018, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIXTY9

Check out these on EBAY, I don't have them but been looking at them.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-67-72-...hT3:rk:23:pf:0

I seen these just not sure if they need a spring or shock. They do not look like they have anything to hold the hood up so not sure if you have to purchase something additional.

anyone have these???

**SIXTY9** · 12-06-2018, 03:08 PM

Zeroman,

Yes I forgot to say that about the shocks. I was going to get the measurements and order them thru McMaster-Carr if I decide to go with them.

Thanks,
Wally

OregonNed · 12-06-2018, 04:36 PM

I've heard some of them won't mount with the stock heater box in place, but it seemed to me that the LMC one did. There is a good youtube video of the install. They look pretty good..

**First c10** · 12-06-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I've heard some of them won't mount with the stock heater box in place, but it seemed to me that the LMC one did. There is a good youtube video of the install. They look pretty good..

Yes that is were I seen them. I have a smoothed firewall so I shouldn't have a problem as long as the hinge mounts in the stock location.
the EMS 's are nice but I like the look of the black and aluminum LMC ones...
just concerned about fitment.

LMC HINGES VIDEO

**First c10** · 12-07-2018, 06:40 PM

looks good guys!

**First c10** · 12-08-2018, 12:00 PM

Hey guys doing a little research. The eBay hinges are from demotor performance they have warehouses in Georgia and California. But sure they are imported in.

Here is a link to the hinges from ther website
demotor hood hinge

And here is the link to the shocks 300#

demotor hood shocks

Under 400$ so this maybe an option over the 650$ plus EMS.

I was hoping someone would have tried these or the LMC ones.

Also your truck engine bays look great and worthy of 650$ hinges. That is my goal

**First c10** · 12-09-2018, 11:10 PM

Well I guess the shock I referenced above will not work with the c10 hinges and they don’t have the ones that do. So waste of time. For the eBay ones.

**SIXTY9** · 12-11-2018, 10:09 AM

I emailed Demotor and they sent me this link with the hood hinges with the struts. Their email is support@demotoring.com and they will email the link to the hinges.

**nlped** · 12-11-2018, 11:19 AM

I’ve got the eBay ones, but mine came with shocks. I haven’t installed them, so I can’t attest to there functionality.

**First c10** · 12-11-2018, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I’ve got the eBay ones, but mine came with shocks. I haven’t installed them, so I can’t attes to there functionality.

Cool. What is your overall opinion of them? And do your shocks have part numbers? I am wondering if they are the same as the ones I linked above.

They also look like they come with SS hardware. Is it polished or machined?

AK_C10 · 12-14-2018, 03:17 AM

I have the silver line series from all American billet, they are a little pricey but look and function flawlessly

**First c10** · 12-14-2018, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK_C10

I have the silver line series from all American billet, they are a little pricey but look and function flawlessly

Thank you for the pictures.
I looked them up and they look like the LMC ones. I would bet that they are the same

American Billet Hinges

keep them coming this is good info.

bgood70 · 02-11-2019, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I’ve got the eBay ones, but mine came with shocks. I haven’t installed them, so I can’t attest to there functionality.

nlped

Did you get these installed? Interested in your thoughts on quality and how they actually work.

**nlped** · 02-11-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bgood70

nlped

Did you get these installed? Interested in your thoughts on quality and how they actually work.

No, I didn’t. After finally getting the body on the new Porterbuilt frame, I confirmed that the oe hood hinge mounting location is a no go (even though I’m a touring DM) so I had to order the PB cowl mounted hood hinges. I suppose I could install them just to see how the fitment is as the body is pretty bare right now...

bgood70 · 02-12-2019, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

No, I didn’t. After finally getting the body on the new Porterbuilt frame, I confirmed that the oe hood hinge mounting location is a no go (even though I’m a touring DM) so I had to order the PB cowl mounted hood hinges. I suppose I could install them just to see how the fitment is as the body is pretty bare right now...

Ok thanks for the response. One of my hinges broke so looking to upgrade now. If you are not going to use the DEmotor ones and want to off load let me know. If are able to install temporarily to check fitment let us know your feedback.

**First c10** · 12-11-2018, 11:10 AM

I had messaged them on eBay and they said they don't have the shocks for c10 hinges. just the hinges..... Let us know what they say! thank you!

**nlped** · 12-11-2018, 04:57 PM

Let me get home and I’ll relay that info.

12-05-2018, 08:15 PM	#1
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Billet hood hinges Hey all. I was wondering if anyone has used used billet hood hinges like EMS Or the LMC billet hinges? I like the black ones from LMC but need to know if they fit well. LMC billet hood hinge If you have used them please post pros and cons plus pictures? Please no stock steel ones. Thank you __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-05-2018, 09:37 PM	#2
Signkutter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 45	Re: Billet hood hinges Nice hinges...I'm the market as well....but those are a little rich for my blood...

12-06-2018, 10:32 AM	#3
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges I agree they are expensive. I am hoping to see options for hinges over the stock ones. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-06-2018, 11:47 AM	#4
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Billet hood hinges Check out these on EBAY, I don't have them but been looking at them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-67-72-...hT3:rk:23:pf:0

12-06-2018, 12:02 PM	#5
GMCRanchTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 8	Re: Billet hood hinges I watched a video on youtube awhile back showing the replacement of stock to the upgraded expensive billet hood hinges. They are apparently an easy replacement, zero modifications and because of a few oval shaped mounting holes, they are great for finding and adjusting for the perfect fit. Plus they will never bend/warp or distort like the stock hinge will over time. I would suppose its a good long term investment, but damn that's a l lot of money for a hinge. Especially with an old beat up truck like mine, it'll be a long while before a $600 dollar hinge is needed.

12-06-2018, 02:32 PM	#6
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Billet hood hinges SIXTY9, FYI that price on eBay is without shocks, so it is going to be more by the time you add them. Here is a pic of my Eddie Motorsport hinges. They are nice, but they are just as difficult to adjust. I have adjusted mine twice, and I am still not where I want to be with the hood. Attached Images

12-07-2018, 08:02 AM	#8
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Billet hood hinges better pics Attached Images

12-06-2018, 03:08 PM	#10
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Billet hood hinges Zeroman, Yes I forgot to say that about the shocks. I was going to get the measurements and order them thru McMaster-Carr if I decide to go with them. Thanks, Wally

12-06-2018, 04:36 PM	#11
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Billet hood hinges I've heard some of them won't mount with the stock heater box in place, but it seemed to me that the LMC one did. There is a good youtube video of the install. They look pretty good.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

12-07-2018, 06:40 PM	#13
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges looks good guys! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-08-2018, 12:00 PM	#14
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges Hey guys doing a little research. The eBay hinges are from demotor performance they have warehouses in Georgia and California. But sure they are imported in. Here is a link to the hinges from ther website demotor hood hinge And here is the link to the shocks 300# demotor hood shocks Under 400$ so this maybe an option over the 650$ plus EMS. I was hoping someone would have tried these or the LMC ones. Also your truck engine bays look great and worthy of 650$ hinges. That is my goal __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-09-2018, 11:10 PM	#15
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges Well I guess the shock I referenced above will not work with the c10 hinges and they don’t have the ones that do. So waste of time. For the eBay ones. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-11-2018, 10:09 AM	#16
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Billet hood hinges I emailed Demotor and they sent me this link with the hood hinges with the struts. Their email is support@demotoring.com and they will email the link to the hinges.

12-11-2018, 11:19 AM	#17
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Billet hood hinges I’ve got the eBay ones, but mine came with shocks. I haven’t installed them, so I can’t attest to there functionality. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 12-11-2018 at 05:08 PM.

12-14-2018, 03:17 AM	#19
AK_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Chugiak alaska Posts: 17	Re: Billet hood hinges I have the silver line series from all American billet, they are a little pricey but look and function flawlessly Attached Images



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12-11-2018, 11:10 AM	#24
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges I had messaged them on eBay and they said they don't have the shocks for c10 hinges. just the hinges..... Let us know what they say! thank you! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-11-2018, 04:57 PM	#25
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Billet hood hinges Let me get home and I’ll relay that info. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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