different 81-87 hoods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rixjohnson · 12-31-2010, 01:21 PM

i thought there was only 1 hoo d for all 81-87 chevy pickups doesnt this include dually/crew cabs if so why do i have this big gap ?

BIG V · 12-31-2010, 01:43 PM

It looks like at some point that truck must have some body work donew with a aftermarket hood not a oem gm hood there is differences in the oem hoods and the cheep overseas aftermarket hoods. get out your 1/2 inch wrench and start adjusting those front fender bolts to adjust it correctly

502ss · 12-31-2010, 01:43 PM

Not to sound like an a$$ but I have to ask, is something bent?
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rixjohnson · 12-31-2010, 02:06 PM

I thim nk the hood is oem core support isnt bent
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*78 Chevyrado* · 12-31-2010, 03:27 PM

Test fit the cowl panel behind the hood and see how that matches up too. it looks like the hood is bowed up too much in the center. The cowl panel will tell you if the hood is the wrong shape.

rixjohnson · 12-31-2010, 03:37 PM

the cowl match is good ,i had it on and took it off to adjust the hood? any ideas on how to fix this issue any and all advice appreciated

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-31-2010, 04:30 PM

Check the hood and the radiator support against the lower valance below the grille, as far as I know, they should all run in parallel with each other. try the grille in the hole, if it fits good, its the hood. if it doesnt fit, the core support needs to be adjusted. Either the radiator support or the hood needs to be bent to fit.

I forgot too, all the hoods are the same for all square bodies from 81-87 (91)

rixjohnson · 12-31-2010, 04:51 PM

Hood needs to be bent ,N e one got any good ideas on how to bend hood without damaging paint
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benoit454 · 12-31-2010, 06:27 PM

I think the hood latch needs to be lowered down to pull down the middle or the rad aupport top plate needs bent up.

rixjohnson · 01-02-2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benoit454

I think the hood latch needs to be lowered down to pull down the middle or the rad aupport top plate needs bent up.

you were right gap is about 3/16-1/4" ill try and get the hood straight or bend the rad support a little thanx guys

benoit454 · 01-02-2011, 06:08 PM

glad to se it worked out for ya.

every piece on every truck is a bit different, everyone bashes aftermarket stuff because of alignment issues, but you can get stock gm stuff, nos or whatever and it still not fit your truck perfect.

12-31-2010, 01:21 PM	#1
rixjohnson Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 111	different 81-87 hoods i thought there was only 1 hoo d for all 81-87 chevy pickups doesnt this include dually/crew cabs if so why do i have this big gap ? Last edited by rixjohnson; 12-31-2010 at 01:22 PM.

12-31-2010, 01:43 PM	#2
BIG V Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 411	Re: different 81-87 hoods It looks like at some point that truck must have some body work donew with a aftermarket hood not a oem gm hood there is differences in the oem hoods and the cheep overseas aftermarket hoods. get out your 1/2 inch wrench and start adjusting those front fender bolts to adjust it correctly __________________ 1991 Chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x 4:56 and pulls great 1979 Chevy 1/2 ton long bed diesel 1974 Chevy crew cab short bed 3/4 ton 4x4 project 1991 Chevy suburban 2wd 1984 Chevy suburban 3/4 ton 4x 6.5 detroit with turbo 1961 Chevy pickup 1/2 ton 2wd 1975 gmc crew cab short bed 2wd

12-31-2010, 01:43 PM	#3
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: different 81-87 hoods Not to sound like an a$$ but I have to ask, is something bent? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

12-31-2010, 02:06 PM	#4
rixjohnson Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 111	Re: different 81-87 hoods I thim nk the hood is oem core support isnt bent Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2010, 03:27 PM	#5
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: different 81-87 hoods Test fit the cowl panel behind the hood and see how that matches up too. it looks like the hood is bowed up too much in the center. The cowl panel will tell you if the hood is the wrong shape.

12-31-2010, 03:37 PM	#6
rixjohnson Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 111	Re: different 81-87 hoods the cowl match is good ,i had it on and took it off to adjust the hood? any ideas on how to fix this issue any and all advice appreciated

12-31-2010, 04:30 PM	#7
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: different 81-87 hoods Check the hood and the radiator support against the lower valance below the grille, as far as I know, they should all run in parallel with each other. try the grille in the hole, if it fits good, its the hood. if it doesnt fit, the core support needs to be adjusted. Either the radiator support or the hood needs to be bent to fit. I forgot too, all the hoods are the same for all square bodies from 81-87 (91)

12-31-2010, 04:51 PM	#8
rixjohnson Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 111	Re: different 81-87 hoods Hood needs to be bent ,N e one got any good ideas on how to bend hood without damaging paint Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2010, 06:27 PM	#9
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: different 81-87 hoods I think the hood latch needs to be lowered down to pull down the middle or the rad aupport top plate needs bent up. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

01-02-2011, 06:08 PM	#11
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: different 81-87 hoods glad to se it worked out for ya. every piece on every truck is a bit different, everyone bashes aftermarket stuff because of alignment issues, but you can get stock gm stuff, nos or whatever and it still not fit your truck perfect. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

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