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08-10-2004, 10:18 AM
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creased hood
On an otherwise rust free 79 Scottsdale, my hood has decided to fold (bend) in the middle especially near the outer edges where a small amount of rust was found. Are these hoods normally this weak or is it a hinge problem? Any feedback is appreciated.
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08-10-2004, 10:32 AM
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The hoods are weak, but the problem is the hinges. Unfortunately the design of them allows them to become harder to close and create extra pressure on the hood at a weak point....
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08-10-2004, 10:34 AM
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08-10-2004, 10:38 AM
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Its both. Around 75 they changed the disign to bend in a crash. theres a weak spot in the hood by disign. When the hinges dont get properly oiled this causes the hood to crease in the middle. I In am on my 3rd hood on my 78. In 1980 right when I bought my 78 a buddy asked a gas attendant to check the oil. big mistake he couldnt get the hood to close so he pull down instead of pushing in and bent the hood. I replaced that hood with a early model that was solid in the middle. when I had the truck repainted in 1992 that hood was replace because it rusted from the inside out. They sell stifners for these trucks. Best to keep the hinges oiled.
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08-10-2004, 01:07 PM
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Yes oiled hinges are the best cure.
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08-10-2004, 02:34 PM
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oiled / new hingers are good if your hood isn't already toast. I just replaced my hinges/springs, but my hood is already tacoed so it doesn't close flush in the back. Pretty much the only cure for that is a new hood unless you think you can bend it like beckham.
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08-13-2004, 10:19 AM
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Thanks for all the info guys.
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08-13-2004, 10:46 AM
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And whatever you do, don't get the so-called "hood braces" from LMC, they are the biggest waste of money on earth! How can a piece of steel you can bend by hand be strong enough to keep a whole hood from creasing?
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