11-09-2007, 08:20 PM | #1 |
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Hood Hinge broke
well today after school i lifted my hood and my hood hinge was no longer welded together. The po decided that a new hood hinge was to much so he decided just to weld it and did one hell of a job!!
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11-09-2007, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
Nice weld. Love the penetration he got This gives you the chance to do it right though.
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11-09-2007, 09:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
Looks like the tin man took a cr*p on it.... Look in the parts board and buy a replacement.
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11-09-2007, 09:35 PM | #4 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
Do you have any self service junkyards?? You can find something there. I'd recommend checking junkyards anyways, you never know what kind of jewels you will find.
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11-09-2007, 09:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
ive called around to some junkyards and the closest one is 60 miles from my house that has one for sure.
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11-09-2007, 09:44 PM | #6 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
OUCH, 60 miles? What did he say he would sting you for it?
Check the classifieds, do a search "hood hinge" in the 67-72 parts forum and you will find folks selling them.
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11-09-2007, 10:00 PM | #7 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
i think he said $25 but, jorgensensc has a good set that im thinkin about getin.
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11-09-2007, 10:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
I'm glad the hood didn't open up on you. The rivet wore loose on mine and the the hood became unlatched on me while driving on the freeway. Lucky no wrecks or damage.
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11-10-2007, 02:32 PM | #9 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
I also thought it would have those springs that are kinda big
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11-10-2007, 04:51 PM | #10 |
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Try the Truck Shop in Orange CA. they have new hinges for about $40 + s/h Part # 67-09806, Spring Part # 67-09810 $9 each.
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11-10-2007, 06:01 PM | #11 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
The PO didn't know how to weld that is for sure. A thought came to mind while looking at the pictures. Have you looked over your truck for other things the PO may have welded or repaired? Could be a life saver I know I would take the time to do this if I saw this on my truck.
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11-10-2007, 06:04 PM | #12 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
You can still get 'em at the dealer.....hinges and springs.
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11-10-2007, 09:16 PM | #13 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
I agree, they are available and still affordable. I would pick up another or a set. Good Luck and please let us know what you do.
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11-22-2007, 09:23 PM | #14 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
Today i received used hood higes from jorgensensc, thank you. i painted them with a light coat of flat black. Me and my dad got the hood off and back on in 30 min.
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11-23-2007, 12:11 AM | #15 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!! Your truck looks great.
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11-23-2007, 07:29 AM | #16 |
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Re: Hood Hinge broke
Glad you got them! Looks Great!
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