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Old 03-22-2017, 07:38 PM   #1
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1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

Well the shop fixing my old and now son's 76 K10 bent the non-OEM hood and blamed him for not telling them it was non-OEM and/or the springs were stock. I put that hood on 5-6 years ago so it managed to survive like that for awhile.

Anyway, it has to be replaced regardless of fault or fiscal responsibility.

Anyone have any recommendations for a non-OEM replacement that will hold up? Should I change the springs? BTW, I've looked locally for an OEM hood and they're all trash. I figure around a $1000 for the hood, freight, dent repair and prep, paint and clear coat and install.

I'm willing to help him put a decent hood on. The truck is a truck with a 383 dual plane intake and Holley 600 or so carb. Not opposed to a raised hood IF that is stronger but not necessary. Fiberglass ok IF it is stronger....not sure about that.

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Old 03-22-2017, 08:27 PM   #2
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Re: 1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

have you check on this website?

http://www.car-part.com/index.htm

Someone just sold a NOS hood in the parts section, just the other day. It was in Virgina
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Old 03-22-2017, 11:41 PM   #3
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Re: 1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

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have you check on this website?

http://www.car-part.com/index.htm

Someone just sold a NOS hood in the parts section, just the other day. It was in Virgina
Yes, this was one if not the first site I went to. When you call you might get a different story as in the condition of the piece or its availability. In fairness I called 5-10 only.

We'll keep looking there.
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Old 03-23-2017, 12:51 AM   #4
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Re: 1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

Did you see this?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7894166
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Old 03-23-2017, 06:58 AM   #5
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Re: 1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

Auto Metal Direct (AMD) lists one for 199.99, my experience with AMD has been very positive.

I have an aftermarket hood on my 80 C-10 with new hinges, and supports similar to those found at LMC. I've had zero issues with my hood as in durability or fitment. These trucks weren't perfect from the factory, most of us aren't going to spend hours aligning panels for daily drivers.

I was the guy referenced above that was selling an OEM hood, had it listed for 5 years IIRC, $300.00. The hood was still in the box. Anyway, it's gone, I ended up selling it to a close friend for a 77 he recently bought.
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Re: 1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

Goodmark brand is also very good. I had one on my truck, I did notice the center of the hood would vibrate a little going down the road, and the OEM never did that.
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Goodmark brand is also very good. I had one on my truck, I did notice the center of the hood would vibrate a little going down the road, and the OEM never did that.
I seem to remember a glob of sealer or something that was mashed between the hood skin and inner structure.
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Old 03-23-2017, 09:26 PM   #8
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Auto Metal Direct (AMD) lists one for 199.99, my experience with AMD has been very positive.

I have an aftermarket hood on my 80 C-10 with new hinges, and supports similar to those found at LMC. I've had zero issues with my hood as in durability or fitment. These trucks weren't perfect from the factory, most of us aren't going to spend hours aligning panels for daily drivers.

I was the guy referenced above that was selling an OEM hood, had it listed for 5 years IIRC, $300.00. The hood was still in the box. Anyway, it's gone, I ended up selling it to a close friend for a 77 he recently bought.
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Goodmark brand is also very good. I had one on my truck, I did notice the center of the hood would vibrate a little going down the road, and the OEM never did that.

Thanks guys. My truck doesn't need a cowl hood but one manufacturer said they were heavier and stronger than their other hoods so I may go with that. If it's heavier I'm thinking I'll be ok with the stock hinges. What do you guys think?
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Old 03-24-2017, 07:39 AM   #9
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Re: 1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

I know I gotta start listing some hoods after reading all these threads. The hood should close with one hand and shouldn't bend with one hand. I think once you oil the hinges your new hood will be fine. I've got 7 or 8 squares and none of the hoods are bent.
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I think once you oil the hinges your new hood will be fine. I've got 7 or 8 squares and none of the hoods are bent.

Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner! Yes, oil/lube on the hinges is your friend. Funny how we will wash wax scrub and otherwise clean our trucks all day, yet we rarely oil door and hood hinges.
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I know I gotta start listing some hoods after reading all these threads. The hood should close with one hand and shouldn't bend with one hand. I think once you oil the hinges your new hood will be fine. I've got 7 or 8 squares and none of the hoods are bent.
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Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner! Yes, oil/lube on the hinges is your friend. Funny how we will wash wax scrub and otherwise clean our trucks all day, yet we rarely oil door and hood hinges.
The OEM don't normally bend. The aftermarket do. When I had the truck I oiled the hinges but that was after getting a hood bent several years ago. The one on the truck now is an aftermarket and lasted 5-6 years until recently bent by another service person. The truck was given to my son about a year ago.

Will 73-80 work on my 76? Can I bolt on an 81-87?
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Will 73-80 work on my 76? Can I bolt on an 81-87?
73-80, Yes......81-87, No. There is a slight variation on the leading edge of the hood in the 73-80 model years but they fit and close just fine. The later hoods are different and will not fit at all.

Someone else can chime in as to the slight difference in the earlier years, I think it's 78 79 80 that are different.
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Old 03-25-2017, 11:23 PM   #13
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Re: 1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

Plus I've seen hood stiffeners. Looks like angle iron mounted to the hinges and out under the hood.
The guys selling cucv parts usually have good factory metal on hand.
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Old 04-12-2017, 06:41 PM   #14
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Re: 1976 K10 Non OEM hoods

i have owned square body trucks for over 30 years,the original hoods will bend easily if you don't keep them oiled regularly...I have seen alot of them over the years...there is an aftermarket brace you can add to the hood that will help prevent them from bending, I have added these to mine just to help keep them from bending...I think LMC and truckandcarshops carry them http://truckandcarshop.com/
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