Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkade · 09-15-2008, 08:03 PM

http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...?itemid=tilthd

Says it was designed using a 88-98 chevy but it could probably be made to work with some mods. $250 ain't bad either.

crawdadfox · 09-15-2008, 08:18 PM

We installed that very kit at the shop on a 95 a couple months back. Very universal but it worked pretty well !!

dubdeuce80 · 09-15-2008, 08:25 PM

this can also be done with buick lesabre hood hinges, if you want to go a much less expensive route

jkade · 09-15-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dubdeuce80

this can also be done with buick lesabre hood hinges, if you want to go a much less expensive route

Yes I have seen that but I am not sure I want all that trouble of finding one in the yard where I live and he would probably want $100 for the parts. I might be better off going this route. I was wondering if anyone has used this.

jkade · 09-15-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

We installed that very kit at the shop on a 95 a couple months back. Very universal but it worked pretty well !!

Was the quality pretty good? Did you notice any reason it wouldn't work on a 67-72 with some mods?

crawdadfox · 09-15-2008, 08:48 PM

The 88 & up has an x shaped inner structure that the hinge frame attaches to. I dont know if the inner structures are close, but i will look at my 72 tomorrow and let you know. As for the quality i thought it was good. It took 2 of us about 2 hrs. to do the job.

jkade · 09-15-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

The 88 & up has an x shaped inner structure that the hinge frame attaches to. I dont know if the inner structures are close, but i will look at my 72 tomorrow and let you know. As for the quality i thought it was good. It took 2 of us about 2 hrs. to do the job.

I don't mind doing a little structure work it can be made to fit. Let me know and I appreciate it.

806em55 · 09-15-2008, 11:54 PM

I used a hinge off of a 88 buick park ave. It cost me 30.00 for the hinge, rollers, and bump stops at a local wrecking yard. Took a little mod but was put on in about 3 hours.

tk-mpl · 09-16-2008, 12:32 AM

Do you have any good pics of the hood latch and hindjes and how you installed them. I have been wanting to do this for a while, but wasn't sure because my truck is painted already was welding is not an option...

dubdeuce80 · 09-16-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkade

Yes I have seen that but I am not sure I want all that trouble of finding one in the yard where I live and he would probably want $100 for the parts. I might be better off going this route. I was wondering if anyone has used this.

ok cool, was just throwing that out there in case you didn't know

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Originally Posted by 806em55

I used a hinge off of a 88 buick park ave. It cost me 30.00 for the hinge, rollers, and bump stops at a local wrecking yard. Took a little mod but was put on in about 3 hours.

yea, i got all of the parts for mine for $20.

tommypic · 09-16-2008, 05:42 AM

here is a couple of link's of how board members did theirs

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218253
a good build thread
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=137984

**michael bustamante** · 09-16-2008, 12:41 PM

Sorry I dont mean to steal the thread but how in the heck do you chisel the rollers off the the doner veh hood without bending the crap out of em, My yard has plenty of these but I havent bought the parts due to this.

ChevLoRay · 09-16-2008, 05:59 PM

Don't let that slow you down. With scrap metal being priced as it is, the supply is just going to diminish. If you think you want that mechanism, you'd better go get it!

09-15-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...?itemid=tilthd Says it was designed using a 88-98 chevy but it could probably be made to work with some mods. $250 ain't bad either.

09-15-2008, 08:18 PM	#2
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? We installed that very kit at the shop on a 95 a couple months back. Very universal but it worked pretty well !!

09-15-2008, 08:25 PM	#3
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? this can also be done with buick lesabre hood hinges, if you want to go a much less expensive route

09-15-2008, 08:48 PM	#6
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? The 88 & up has an x shaped inner structure that the hinge frame attaches to. I dont know if the inner structures are close, but i will look at my 72 tomorrow and let you know. As for the quality i thought it was good. It took 2 of us about 2 hrs. to do the job.

09-15-2008, 11:54 PM	#8
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? I used a hinge off of a 88 buick park ave. It cost me 30.00 for the hinge, rollers, and bump stops at a local wrecking yard. Took a little mod but was put on in about 3 hours.

09-16-2008, 12:32 AM	#9
tk-mpl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 353	Re: Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? Do you have any good pics of the hood latch and hindjes and how you installed them. I have been wanting to do this for a while, but wasn't sure because my truck is painted already was welding is not an option...

09-16-2008, 05:42 AM	#11
tommypic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Piedmont , SC Posts: 728	Re: Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? here is a couple of link's of how board members did theirs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218253 a good build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=137984 __________________ My ZipCode = 29673 2008 Silverado Z71 LTZ Wrecked New Ride SOLD 71-72 Custom A/C Parts Truck < selling parts 67 Chevy ShortStep SOLD 67 GMC SWB Step <-- For Sell 67 Chevy SWB Step <-- working on 2000 Road King <-- SOLD 97 F150 my ride for now 2006 Escape wifes ride HELP SUPPORT THE BOARD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Great How To Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 Vendor Sites http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2

09-16-2008, 12:41 PM	#12
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? Sorry I dont mean to steal the thread but how in the heck do you chisel the rollers off the the doner veh hood without bending the crap out of em, My yard has plenty of these but I havent bought the parts due to this. __________________ 1967custom Last edited by michael bustamante; 09-16-2008 at 12:42 PM.

09-16-2008, 05:59 PM	#13
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Autoloc Universal Forward Tilt Hood Kit????? Don't let that slow you down. With scrap metal being priced as it is, the supply is just going to diminish. If you think you want that mechanism, you'd better go get it! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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