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72addict · 11-28-2004, 06:19 AM

First off, all parts are GM, no tiwainian here. I have the doors and front fenders adjusted and the gaps are good and the body lines look sweet. Then there's the hood. when I first mounted the hood and closed it, it stuck up at the cowl side about 1.5" - 2". OMFG. Then I loosened all the bolts that mount the hinges to the fenders. I propped up the hood with a stick, pushing it up until it would not go any farther, then tightened all the bolts back up. When I closed it, same thing, it stuck up 1.5"-2". Then I tried the same thing with another set of hinges. Same thing? I removed the springs from the hinges to see if there was a bunch of slop, but there was not any. Can anyone help me figure this out?

Jonboy · 11-28-2004, 10:56 AM

you may need to slot the holes on your hinges for more adjustment.

bigblock73 · 11-28-2004, 12:28 PM

Are your rear hood adjusters turned down all the way? Check to see if the rear of the hood is hitting them, if so, then you found your problem. I had a similar problem, so instead of notching my hinges, I purchased SS nuts and bolts from the hardware store and was able to mount them as low or as high as I wanted...solved the problem.

cliffsta · 11-28-2004, 02:30 PM

WOW OMG. Look at my hood in my display pic (click on it I have it bigger) Is that what i have? My hood is curled a little bit, but not like you usually see them curl. It is doing just like he said, it won't go down in the back, like the hinges need to be notched. Dang it, and me and my dad comptemplated notching my brand new hinges to make that hood close. Huh.

ch4x477 · 12-22-2004, 01:45 PM

Hey guys, this is easy, just did it myself. open the hood ,and remove the springs from the hinges.you can line the marks up on the hood to hinge connection and snug it up. next you loosen both hinges where they mount to the cab.Now either with an assistant, or alone if your arms are long, lift up on the front of the hood as high as the hinges let it go.Dont force it farther up than is within hinge movement ! Now tighten up those bolts from hinge to cab.Now you put your springs back in. Next you can set her down , go easy now, should be right in place if you marked the hood ! Works for me every time. Good Luck !!!

TIMSPEED · 12-23-2004, 01:47 AM

I actually was having a similar problem...I got new hood hinges (Thanks Scott!) and it solved my problem. Now, you can see where my hood is kinked JUST a little.

11-28-2004, 06:19 AM	#1
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Need help with my 1977 hood adjustment First off, all parts are GM, no tiwainian here. I have the doors and front fenders adjusted and the gaps are good and the body lines look sweet. Then there's the hood. when I first mounted the hood and closed it, it stuck up at the cowl side about 1.5" - 2". OMFG. Then I loosened all the bolts that mount the hinges to the fenders. I propped up the hood with a stick, pushing it up until it would not go any farther, then tightened all the bolts back up. When I closed it, same thing, it stuck up 1.5"-2". Then I tried the same thing with another set of hinges. Same thing? I removed the springs from the hinges to see if there was a bunch of slop, but there was not any. Can anyone help me figure this out? __________________ 1957 Cameo

11-28-2004, 10:56 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	you may need to slot the holes on your hinges for more adjustment. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-28-2004, 12:28 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Are your rear hood adjusters turned down all the way? Check to see if the rear of the hood is hitting them, if so, then you found your problem. I had a similar problem, so instead of notching my hinges, I purchased SS nuts and bolts from the hardware store and was able to mount them as low or as high as I wanted...solved the problem. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-28-2004, 02:30 PM	#4
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	WOW OMG. Look at my hood in my display pic (click on it I have it bigger) Is that what i have? My hood is curled a little bit, but not like you usually see them curl. It is doing just like he said, it won't go down in the back, like the hinges need to be notched. Dang it, and me and my dad comptemplated notching my brand new hinges to make that hood close. Huh. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

12-22-2004, 01:45 PM	#5
ch4x477 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles) CA Posts: 41	Hey guys, this is easy, just did it myself. open the hood ,and remove the springs from the hinges.you can line the marks up on the hood to hinge connection and snug it up. next you loosen both hinges where they mount to the cab.Now either with an assistant, or alone if your arms are long, lift up on the front of the hood as high as the hinges let it go.Dont force it farther up than is within hinge movement ! Now tighten up those bolts from hinge to cab.Now you put your springs back in. Next you can set her down , go easy now, should be right in place if you marked the hood ! Works for me every time. Good Luck !!! __________________ 77 Chevy K-20 Some engine Tweaks ! 64 C-10 Shes crunched, But a new cab will will come along soon 87 Z28 Fuel injected 350 Didnt need a car, but couldent resist !! Last edited by ch4x477; 12-22-2004 at 01:50 PM.

12-23-2004, 01:47 AM	#6
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I actually was having a similar problem...I got new hood hinges (Thanks Scott!) and it solved my problem. Now, you can see where my hood is kinked JUST a little. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here



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