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firedog · 07-17-2011, 11:59 PM

I remember reading a mod that someone did with their factory hood hinges. What I remember is they removed the big bulky spring and had used a gas shock similar to what is used on a hatchback. I think the thread had some real good pics. The help I need is finding the thread. I have a good idea on how to do it however the idea stemmed from this post that I have searched and searched for.
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fastwillie 696969 · 07-18-2011, 01:00 AM

i know there some billets hood hinges with gas shocks but there about 600 bucks

firedog · 07-18-2011, 02:02 AM

Ya i have seen the ones you are talking about this would use the factory hinge without the spring and use a gas strut about 18" long
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sixtyeightchevykid · 07-18-2011, 09:29 AM

this would be a great mod. i would also like to read up on this

usmcchevy · 07-18-2011, 10:06 AM

All the way at the bottom.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=221437&page=8

Then there is also the porterbuilt option...

http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...tarting-at-265

**kev2809** · 07-18-2011, 11:36 AM

would those clear on a bagged truck?

firedog · 07-18-2011, 06:25 PM

Usmcchevy that's it! That looks like the same build I seen it in! Thanks
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firedog · 07-18-2011, 06:28 PM

Not sure keV my truck is bagged, aired out the fenders sit on the tires in the front so on my truck as long as it's above that height I should be fine.
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**kev2809** · 07-18-2011, 06:36 PM

from the pics it seems like it would close!

i had to pull my fenders and just for good measure pulled the heater box. i might even have to trim one of the mounting holes off the hinges...

wonder if a shock could be put in place of the spring instead of mounting a long one like the one in the pic..?

firedog · 07-18-2011, 07:27 PM

I have seen some aftermarket ones similar to what you are talking about but the strength of the gas shock would be crazy to only be 6" long

My thought was to use the shocks and then a door pull kit on the hood latch with a keyless remote would be a cool little mod to open the hood
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**kev2809** · 07-18-2011, 07:38 PM

good point, probably why they went with a huge strut lol

hood latch idea sounds cool though, would like to see that setup

07-17-2011, 11:59 PM	#1
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Factory hood hinge mod help I remember reading a mod that someone did with their factory hood hinges. What I remember is they removed the big bulky spring and had used a gas shock similar to what is used on a hatchback. I think the thread had some real good pics. The help I need is finding the thread. I have a good idea on how to do it however the idea stemmed from this post that I have searched and searched for. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-18-2011, 01:00 AM	#2
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help i know there some billets hood hinges with gas shocks but there about 600 bucks __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-18-2011, 02:02 AM	#3
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help Ya i have seen the ones you are talking about this would use the factory hinge without the spring and use a gas strut about 18" long Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-18-2011, 09:29 AM	#4
sixtyeightchevykid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 194	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help this would be a great mod. i would also like to read up on this __________________ 1968 chevy c10 lwb, 250 inline6, 4 speed,

07-18-2011, 10:06 AM	#5
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help All the way at the bottom. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=221437&page=8 Then there is also the porterbuilt option... http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...tarting-at-265 __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

07-18-2011, 11:36 AM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,146	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help would those clear on a bagged truck? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

07-18-2011, 06:25 PM	#7
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help Usmcchevy that's it! That looks like the same build I seen it in! Thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-18-2011, 06:28 PM	#8
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help Not sure keV my truck is bagged, aired out the fenders sit on the tires in the front so on my truck as long as it's above that height I should be fine. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-18-2011, 06:36 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,146	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help from the pics it seems like it would close! i had to pull my fenders and just for good measure pulled the heater box. i might even have to trim one of the mounting holes off the hinges... wonder if a shock could be put in place of the spring instead of mounting a long one like the one in the pic..? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

07-18-2011, 07:27 PM	#10
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help I have seen some aftermarket ones similar to what you are talking about but the strength of the gas shock would be crazy to only be 6" long My thought was to use the shocks and then a door pull kit on the hood latch with a keyless remote would be a cool little mod to open the hood Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

07-18-2011, 07:38 PM	#11
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,146	Re: Factory hood hinge mod help good point, probably why they went with a huge strut lol hood latch idea sounds cool though, would like to see that setup __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

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