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**DREW67** · 07-20-2013, 10:30 PM

Need help with HOOD installation. My hood sits up at the cowl and then at the grill it does not fit well. I will post pictures shortly.

Is there a good method.

*Mister-B* · 07-20-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DREW67

Need help with HOOD installation. My hood sits up at the cowl and then at the grill it does not fit well. I will post pictures shortly.

Is there a good method.

You just need to loosen the bolts on the hinges here and there, push or pull it where you went it, ratchet it down, close the hood to see how close you are then rinse and repeat. If the hood is sitting up like that at the cowl, it would effect how the front fits.
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Daner · 07-21-2013, 12:06 AM

If I remember I take a permanent marker and trace along the outside of the hinges before I remove or loosen anything. It makes things easier when reassembling.

cdowns · 07-21-2013, 09:31 AM

worn out hood hinges with alot of slop allows hood to pop up at the cowl many times// that cant b adjusted out

67swb72klb · 07-21-2013, 09:48 AM

^ x2 check the rivets on the hinges

Tinkermc · 07-21-2013, 10:03 AM

Aligning body parts is not an exact science but most will agree it can be a PITA

**DREW67** · 07-21-2013, 09:30 PM

Thanks all I will try it out.

Codez67Chevy · 07-21-2013, 09:39 PM

Make sure the hood isn't tearing apart from the bolt holes either. Mine did that and I just welded them up did a little grinding and some repaint and Ta Da! Presto!. I also did use a marker before I took the hood off and it went right back into place. Good luck.

Mr Chevorlet · 07-21-2013, 09:48 PM

If I am not mistaken, if the hood is too high in the back you need the back of the hinge go down and the front of the hinge come up. Or you might not need to adjust the front of the hinge at all.

Redleg87 · 07-21-2013, 10:24 PM

I had to have someone push downward and towards the rear on the hood while it was upright.. sounds weird.. and then tighten the bolts. you may be able to see where the old washers were at. helps get it close anyway.

**LockDoc** · 07-21-2013, 10:32 PM

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Here's the procedure posted by Huck:

To get the back down with existing hinges---open hood----loosen the three bolts that attach hinge to fender (both sides). Now push the hood up till the hinges stop moving, ---now push it open a bit more to preload the hinges. Tighten hinges. (two people make it a lot easier) now CAREFULLY lower the hood--this may take a few adjustments to get it to sit just right (height wise). You may need to adjust the hood front to rear to allow for proper clearance with the cowl.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 07-21-2013, 10:33 PM

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Double post for some reason...

LockDoc

**Joesjunk** · 07-21-2013, 11:07 PM

I'll grab Rick some evening and we will come buy and help you. Just let me know when
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**DREW67** · 07-22-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I'll grab Rick some evening and we will come buy and help you. Just let me know when
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It would be a honor to have you guys over.

**Joesjunk** · 07-22-2013, 09:14 AM

Text me and let me know a night that works for you
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67 chevelle · 07-22-2013, 09:56 AM

generally when the hood is high in the back , the hinges are worn , and you need new hinges

07-20-2013, 10:30 PM	#1
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	67 Hood Installation HELP!!! Need help with HOOD installation. My hood sits up at the cowl and then at the grill it does not fit well. I will post pictures shortly. Is there a good method. __________________ DREW67

07-21-2013, 12:06 AM	#3
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! If I remember I take a permanent marker and trace along the outside of the hinges before I remove or loosen anything. It makes things easier when reassembling. __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton

07-21-2013, 09:31 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! worn out hood hinges with alot of slop allows hood to pop up at the cowl many times// that cant b adjusted out __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-21-2013, 09:48 AM	#5
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! ^ x2 check the rivets on the hinges __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

07-21-2013, 10:03 AM	#6
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! Aligning body parts is not an exact science but most will agree it can be a PITA

07-21-2013, 09:30 PM	#7
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! Thanks all I will try it out. __________________ DREW67

07-21-2013, 09:39 PM	#8
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! Make sure the hood isn't tearing apart from the bolt holes either. Mine did that and I just welded them up did a little grinding and some repaint and Ta Da! Presto!. I also did use a marker before I took the hood off and it went right back into place. Good luck. __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

07-21-2013, 09:48 PM	#9
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! If I am not mistaken, if the hood is too high in the back you need the back of the hinge go down and the front of the hinge come up. Or you might not need to adjust the front of the hinge at all. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

07-21-2013, 10:24 PM	#10
Redleg87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bristol T.N Posts: 80	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! I had to have someone push downward and towards the rear on the hood while it was upright.. sounds weird.. and then tighten the bolts. you may be able to see where the old washers were at. helps get it close anyway.

07-21-2013, 10:32 PM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! - Here's the procedure posted by Huck: To get the back down with existing hinges---open hood----loosen the three bolts that attach hinge to fender (both sides). Now push the hood up till the hinges stop moving, ---now push it open a bit more to preload the hinges. Tighten hinges. (two people make it a lot easier) now CAREFULLY lower the hood--this may take a few adjustments to get it to sit just right (height wise). You may need to adjust the hood front to rear to allow for proper clearance with the cowl. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 07-21-2013 at 11:30 PM.

07-21-2013, 10:33 PM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! - Double post for some reason... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 07-21-2013 at 11:28 PM.

07-21-2013, 11:07 PM	#13
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! I'll grab Rick some evening and we will come buy and help you. Just let me know when Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-22-2013, 09:14 AM	#15
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! Text me and let me know a night that works for you Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-22-2013, 09:56 AM	#16
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: 67 Hood Installation HELP!!! generally when the hood is high in the back , the hinges are worn , and you need new hinges

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