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Sicklajoie · 08-21-2014, 01:03 AM

Hi everyone,
I broke one of the pins on my passenger side 69 C/20 hood hinge. The hinge got bent in the process.
Is there a vendor that offers a good replacement OEM hinge? Or is everything pretty much substandard quality?
Am I better off getting a set from the junkyard and having them rebuilt? What companies do the rebuilding? I'm from Connecticut.
Thank you all!

Andy4639 · 08-21-2014, 01:53 AM

Call willie.

I can't say it enough about them. They do great work.

http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/services/

Sicklajoie · 08-21-2014, 07:30 AM

Is Goodmark a good brand??

**GMCGrim** · 08-21-2014, 08:01 AM

I agree with Andy4639 Willie at Hood hinge repair does great work. For a few dollars more you can have your hinges redone and not have to buy the aftermarket products that may or may not last.

russgoodman · 08-23-2014, 09:56 AM

The passenger side (RH) is still available from GM. I ordered one through my local Chevy dealership a few weeks ago. It was $61, but that was with a shop discount.

Redline novdog · 08-23-2014, 10:54 AM

What is the GM part # for the rh side there russgoodman???

russgoodman · 08-23-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Redline novdog

What is the GM part # for the rh side there russgoodman???

I will check once I get home

russgoodman · 08-24-2014, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redline novdog

what is the gm part # for the rh side there russgoodman???

391-1706

PanelDeland · 08-24-2014, 09:22 PM

Replace as a pair.The spring tension will likely be different on a new one and cause twist.

Sicklajoie · 08-31-2014, 04:40 PM

Wes from Classic Heartbeat hooked me up with a nice set.
Part of it was my own fault for not lubing them up every once in a while.
These hinges weren't made for going up 80 or so times a year ( I open the hood every time I take the truck to a car show/cruise night).

davepl · 08-31-2014, 04:45 PM

It's only happened to me once, but it's a pretty sickening feeling when they fold inwards and the back of your hood winds up 8 inches in the air :-(

I've lubed them ever since. I've got one on my 2+2 that is essentially new and that I've kept lubricated but it looks like it wants to lean in sometimes (that's a big ass hood on that car). Scares me, but I can't find anything loose or wrong with the hinge.

Sicklajoie · 08-31-2014, 04:59 PM

I should've known because the back edge of the hood would stick up about a quarter inch every time I shut it and I'd push it down with my elbow. That wasn't helping things.
I was extremely lucky when it broke, the only damage it did was put a little divet on top of the grill. The cowl and fenders were unscathed. I was scared to death when it happened.

Jake1971 · 08-31-2014, 06:08 PM

GM Parts Direct lists the RH hinge for $52.25 at
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...number=3911706

**DeadheadNM** · 08-31-2014, 10:36 PM

As an aside, what are you guys using to keep the hinges lubed? White lithium grease?

burb71 · 09-17-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Call willie.

I can't say it enough about them. They do great work.

http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/services/

Hey Andy4639
I took your advice and sent my original Hinges to Willie for rebuild, Im glad you told us about him.
Im doing a total restoration and I could not get the Hood to line up or close right, the Hood Hinges had to much slop an play.
I sent them out to Willie, he rebuilt them and sent them back in just 6 or 7 days. So now I basically I have a NOS set of Hinges, or even better sense he puts lube on in-between parts as he rebuilds em.
Now I'm Golden!

Andy4639 · 11-21-2015, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burb71

Hey Andy4639
I took your advice and sent my original Hinges to Willie for rebuild, Im glad you told us about him.
Im doing a total restoration and I could not get the Hood to line up or close right, the Hood Hinges had to much slop an play.
I sent them out to Willie, he rebuilt them and sent them back in just 6 or 7 days. So now I basically I have a NOS set of Hinges, or even better sense he puts lube on in-between parts as he rebuilds em.
Now I'm Golden!

Cool! Sorry about the delay just came across it.

08-21-2014, 01:03 AM	#1
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Hood hinges Hi everyone, I broke one of the pins on my passenger side 69 C/20 hood hinge. The hinge got bent in the process. Is there a vendor that offers a good replacement OEM hinge? Or is everything pretty much substandard quality? Am I better off getting a set from the junkyard and having them rebuilt? What companies do the rebuilding? I'm from Connecticut. Thank you all! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

08-21-2014, 01:53 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hood hinges Call willie. I can't say it enough about them. They do great work. http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/services/ __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-21-2014, 07:30 AM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: Hood hinges Is Goodmark a good brand?? __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

08-21-2014, 08:01 AM	#4
GMCGrim Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 207	Re: Hood hinges I agree with Andy4639 Willie at Hood hinge repair does great work. For a few dollars more you can have your hinges redone and not have to buy the aftermarket products that may or may not last.

08-23-2014, 09:56 AM	#5
russgoodman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cache, OK Posts: 458	Re: Hood hinges The passenger side (RH) is still available from GM. I ordered one through my local Chevy dealership a few weeks ago. It was $61, but that was with a shop discount. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB Fleet - Build thread > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593554 2008 GMC Sierra Denali - 6.2L AWD - my daily 2011 Ford Flex Limited - Ecoboost AWD - wife's daily 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T - 63K miles - Strip/Street car 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, 53K miles

08-23-2014, 10:54 AM	#6
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: Hood hinges What is the GM part # for the rh side there russgoodman??? __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

08-24-2014, 09:22 PM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Hood hinges Replace as a pair.The spring tension will likely be different on a new one and cause twist. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-31-2014, 04:40 PM	#10
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: Hood hinges Wes from Classic Heartbeat hooked me up with a nice set. Part of it was my own fault for not lubing them up every once in a while. These hinges weren't made for going up 80 or so times a year ( I open the hood every time I take the truck to a car show/cruise night). Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

08-31-2014, 04:45 PM	#11
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Hood hinges It's only happened to me once, but it's a pretty sickening feeling when they fold inwards and the back of your hood winds up 8 inches in the air :-( I've lubed them ever since. I've got one on my 2+2 that is essentially new and that I've kept lubricated but it looks like it wants to lean in sometimes (that's a big ass hood on that car). Scares me, but I can't find anything loose or wrong with the hinge. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-31-2014, 04:59 PM	#12
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: Hood hinges I should've known because the back edge of the hood would stick up about a quarter inch every time I shut it and I'd push it down with my elbow. That wasn't helping things. I was extremely lucky when it broke, the only damage it did was put a little divet on top of the grill. The cowl and fenders were unscathed. I was scared to death when it happened. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

08-31-2014, 06:08 PM	#13
Jake1971 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bonnerdale, AR Posts: 699	Re: Hood hinges GM Parts Direct lists the RH hinge for $52.25 at http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...number=3911706 __________________ 1971 Bone Stock C10 project "Jake" 1997 Sierra SLT factory short bed "Silver Bullet" Last edited by Jake1971; 08-31-2014 at 06:13 PM.

08-31-2014, 10:36 PM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,453	Re: Hood hinges As an aside, what are you guys using to keep the hinges lubed? White lithium grease? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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