Need help adjusting my hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redhead69 · 09-19-2005, 01:51 PM

How do you adjust the left to right on our hoods? I've read the FAQ threads and only mentions up and down..forward and back. Ive got those body lines looking good, but the passenger side of the hood is nearly touching the fender and the drivers side theres a big gap. The fenders are perfectly lined up with the doors.. I've got brand new repro hinges and new springs. Seems like the only thing to do is bend the hing slightly but doesnt seem like a good idea.. any thoughts would be greatly appreciated and could have some pics up by later tonight.. thanks

eric

lowrider79 · 09-19-2005, 01:52 PM

Loosen the bolts that hold the hinges to the hood and shift the hood side to side

redhead69 · 09-19-2005, 01:56 PM

Only shifts forward and back dont it? I understand you could loosen the one side and shift it diagonally but its straight and just too far over..

Dano69c10 · 09-19-2005, 01:58 PM

Don't bend nothin'!
Try moving your radiator support left or right. That should do it.
Dano

redhead69 · 09-19-2005, 02:02 PM

[QUOTE=Dano69c10]Don't bend nothin'!

I agree.. But my helpers want to push and pull... I guess I'm gonna have to slap em' around!!

Jakes-66-K10 · 09-19-2005, 02:27 PM

Where is the FAQ on the hood adjustment? I can't find it listed in the index thread, I'd like to learn how you properly adjust everything too.

redhead69 · 09-19-2005, 04:07 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=80129
3rd paragraph I think..

roger0080 · 09-21-2005, 12:39 AM

Good one redhead69... it might be more work to train the helpers to learn side to side movement than to just put up with it the way it is! Good luck. Heh.

Skruffy · 09-25-2005, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger0080

Good one redhead69... it might be more work to train the helpers to learn side to side movement than to just put up with it the way it is! Good luck. Heh.

It's starting to sound like a job for Mr Miyagi - "Move hood side - side, Daniel-san."

chip46wis · 09-25-2005, 03:57 PM

Either give it a shove like I did for many years in my shop or slot the hinges.

Dual quad · 09-25-2005, 05:49 PM

If its tight when approaching the close position, have the hood bolts loosened (snug) but not sloppy loose. Use pieces of cardboard not only to protect your paint, but also to act as a shim when closing. If the bolts are at the right tension, the hood will self align upon careful closing, yet still hold the position for tightening when opened.

PanelDeland · 09-25-2005, 06:03 PM

I have never used a set of repop hinges but if what I hear is true it won't matter.Everyone I have seen or heard has used the GM ones.Many times they were the second set of new ones on the truck.Evidently the repops are prone to wearing out quickly.

redhead69 · 09-25-2005, 06:11 PM

I've kinda left it alone till I get my grill on (has the latch on it).

Dual quad -- thats a good idea i might try that.. sounds like it will work.

If that doesnt work I might try to slot the hinges like Chip46wis said.. I was kinda thinking it would be nice if they where slotted to begin with.
Am I having this problem because the hinges are repros?.. hmm.. wonder if the genuine GMs are that much better and worth the extra penny.. thoughts?

Goose · 09-26-2005, 03:32 AM

I used washers as shims to get the right fit side-to-side. I probably messed the alignment up some how when I put the fenders back on. But it was easier to shim it then pull the fenders back off and reattach. Everything looks lined up and the hood works great with the shims. Good luck.

09-19-2005, 01:51 PM	#1
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Need help adjusting my hood How do you adjust the left to right on our hoods? I've read the FAQ threads and only mentions up and down..forward and back. Ive got those body lines looking good, but the passenger side of the hood is nearly touching the fender and the drivers side theres a big gap. The fenders are perfectly lined up with the doors.. I've got brand new repro hinges and new springs. Seems like the only thing to do is bend the hing slightly but doesnt seem like a good idea.. any thoughts would be greatly appreciated and could have some pics up by later tonight.. thanks eric __________________ Currently truckless

09-19-2005, 01:56 PM	#3
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Only shifts forward and back dont it? I understand you could loosen the one side and shift it diagonally but its straight and just too far over.. __________________ Currently truckless

09-19-2005, 01:58 PM	#4
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Don't bend nothin'! Try moving your radiator support left or right. That should do it. Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

09-19-2005, 02:02 PM	#5
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	[QUOTE=Dano69c10]Don't bend nothin'! I agree.. But my helpers want to push and pull... I guess I'm gonna have to slap em' around!! __________________ Currently truckless

09-19-2005, 04:07 PM	#7
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=80129 3rd paragraph I think.. __________________ Currently truckless

09-19-2005, 01:52 PM	#2
lowrider79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shakopee Minnesota Posts: 174	Loosen the bolts that hold the hinges to the hood and shift the hood side to side

09-19-2005, 02:27 PM	#6
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Where is the FAQ on the hood adjustment? I can't find it listed in the index thread, I'd like to learn how you properly adjust everything too.

09-21-2005, 12:39 AM	#8
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Good one redhead69... it might be more work to train the helpers to learn side to side movement than to just put up with it the way it is! Good luck. Heh. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

09-25-2005, 03:57 PM	#10
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Either give it a shove like I did for many years in my shop or slot the hinges.

09-25-2005, 05:49 PM	#11
Dual quad Smell that burnin' rubber Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ontario Posts: 171	If its tight when approaching the close position, have the hood bolts loosened (snug) but not sloppy loose. Use pieces of cardboard not only to protect your paint, but also to act as a shim when closing. If the bolts are at the right tension, the hood will self align upon careful closing, yet still hold the position for tightening when opened.

09-25-2005, 06:03 PM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I have never used a set of repop hinges but if what I hear is true it won't matter.Everyone I have seen or heard has used the GM ones.Many times they were the second set of new ones on the truck.Evidently the repops are prone to wearing out quickly. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-25-2005, 06:11 PM	#13
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	I've kinda left it alone till I get my grill on (has the latch on it). Dual quad -- thats a good idea i might try that.. sounds like it will work. If that doesnt work I might try to slot the hinges like Chip46wis said.. I was kinda thinking it would be nice if they where slotted to begin with. Am I having this problem because the hinges are repros?.. hmm.. wonder if the genuine GMs are that much better and worth the extra penny.. thoughts? __________________ Currently truckless

09-26-2005, 03:32 AM	#14
Goose Goose Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin Posts: 142	I used washers as shims to get the right fit side-to-side. I probably messed the alignment up some how when I put the fenders back on. But it was easier to shim it then pull the fenders back off and reattach. Everything looks lined up and the hood works great with the shims. Good luck. __________________ '72 GMC short-step 350/350



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