Back window hinges

[slapstick1979]

I haven't been on here in a while my name is Scott I live in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. my dad has a 60 through 66 carryall.he was telling me he can't find the back door hinges that hold the back top window open open that have the stoppers in them. I would like to be able to find a pair to get him for Father's Day and surprise him. if anybody knows where I can find a pair of those please let me know. it would mean a lot to my dad. Thank you. any help appreciated.

[Captainfab]

You must be the guy that stopped and asked me about those this morning. If you don't find an original set, you may have to convert to gas shocks.

[bpmcgee]

Slap,

It sounds like you mean the upper clamshell supports? Those are very hard to find. Be prepared to pay a pretty penny if you can find a set.

I would contact member "66 Burban" he has a lot of suburbans and hard-to-find-parts go through his hands.

[slapstick1979]

on using the gas shocks.that sounds like a great idea.has anyone used those for a replacement already.and have a part number.my problem is the carry all is down in California so I have no way to measure the distance I would need.thanks

[padresag]

Originally Posted by slapstick1979

I haven't been on here in a while my name is Scott I live in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. my dad has a 60 through 66 carryall.he was telling me he can't find the back door hinges that hold the back top window open open that have the stoppers in them. I would like to be able to find a pair to get him for Father's Day and surprise him. if anybody knows where I can find a pair of those please let me know. it would mean a lot to my dad. Thank you. any help appreciated.

you can check ebay. I did get a NOS set for under a $100.00
ron

[Captainfab]

Here is some info, plus more details on page 8.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=504141&page=6

Originally Posted by slapstick1979

on using the gas shocks.that sounds like a great idea.has anyone used those for a replacement already.and have a part number.my problem is the carry all is down in California so I have no way to measure the distance I would need.thanks

[65chevysub]

Check with Desert Valley Auto Parts in Phoenix. Last time I looked online he had an old Yellow 66 Sub with the clamshell. That was about a month ago.
www.dvap.com

[craigsuburban]

I found the gas shocks that work on the 68 to 72 suburbans wont work, the shock itself will bind because the shock is a little to thick in diameter for the space between the body and gate. I read somewhere that 57 Chevy wagon lift-gate supports will work but don't lift it as high. I just installed a set of the 57's on mine, only requires one hole to be drilled and a rivnut installed (the rivnut hole will be covered by the originals if you find a set.) The gate side bolts right on but use the lower original mounting hole on the jamb and you will need a new hole between since the 57 mount is a little smaller on the jamb side. Mine is a k-10 so it is high enough for me until I find a set, if I ever find a set. If you run across two sets please let me know so I can buy one from you. You may also want to take a closer look at Lokar hood support rods. I didn't get far enough in my investigation but it looks like they will work