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oveeets · 03-07-2007, 03:44 AM

anyone swapped out stock hatch hinges w/ gas shock type???
1969 burban w/ clam shell style.

**special-K** · 03-07-2007, 07:11 AM

No,but wondered about it.I wonder if you can get them the right length with a heavy enough pre-load.Most lift hatches that use those are full hatches (longer)and either fiberglass,glass,or just much lighter construction.There may be a compatable unit.Finding it is your first challenge.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-07-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by oveeets

anyone swapped out stock hatch hinges w/ gas shock type???
1969 burban w/ clam shell style.

I did a complete write up with part #'s in the FAQ.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=220511

If you have all the parts it should take you less than an hour to do.

R

oveeets · 03-08-2007, 06:16 AM

what are the opened & closed dimensions you used ???
what is stock ???

**Hart_Rod** · 03-08-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by oveeets

what are the opened & closed dimensions you used ???
what is stock ???

It opens and closes the same as before.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: rear hatch opennings No,but wondered about it.I wonder if you can get them the right length with a heavy enough pre-load.Most lift hatches that use those are full hatches (longer)and either fiberglass,glass,or just much lighter construction.There may be a compatable unit.Finding it is your first challenge. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-08-2007, 06:16 AM	#4
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