Hood sits too high at the rear? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muddpile · 01-30-2008, 10:12 AM

I know this is a common problem on these trucks, but with new hood hinges it should suck right down into where it's supposed to be I would think. I have the hinge mounted as low as adjustably possible, but it's still up 1/4 of an inch. Is there any way around this aside from slotting the hinge holes further (which I'm willing to do)? It's on the drivers side. The passenger side is good. The truck is a 72. Thanks!

Ilike 72"s · 01-30-2008, 10:36 AM

I just saw the same thing on a friends pickup. Hood up high in the back. I noticed that the springs were a smaller spring than mine. He found a set that was like mine, (the correct ones) and that solved the problem. He even had to adjust the bracket back up about midway. Hope it works for you. Dennis..

724x4a/cchevy · 01-30-2008, 10:40 AM

Yea, my hood sits too high in the rear. Actually started rubbing on the driver's side fender on the way down to norwood....gotta fix it before sandy beach. Neglect is a bad thing

CG · 01-30-2008, 11:02 AM

There is a FAQ on how to fix this. I can never find the darn thing though. Im sure someone will post it up.

396 SS · 01-30-2008, 12:13 PM

to adjust the hood to it's lowest point ,at the rear bolt the hinge goes all the way down , at the front bolt the hinge goes all the way up

Texasbigblock · 01-30-2008, 01:17 PM

I have seen this problem on a few of these trucks and so far everyone i have messed with had new cowl weatherstripping......the new stuff from LMC isnt made like the original so it doesnt roll back when u close the hood. So if u have new weatherstrip trim about 1/4 inch off of it.....worked for me

PanelDeland · 01-30-2008, 01:19 PM

One adjustment that seems to work most of the time.
1.Open hood
2.loosen hood bolts
3.lift front of hood(put some pressure on it)
4.continue to hold pressure.tighten hood bolts.
5.Carefully close hood to make sure it doesn't rub or hit anywhere.

Not a sure fire fix but it does work quite often.Also some of the aftermarket hinges cause this.They tend to be "JUNK" and will not last.I know some board vendors will only sell the GM replacements.

**LockDoc** · 01-30-2008, 01:53 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--hehehe) 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

CG · 01-30-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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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--hehehe) 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

I looked everywhere for that to post here...where the heck was it?

**LockDoc** · 01-30-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I looked everywhere for that to post here...where the heck was it?

CG, I just typed "adjust hood" into the "Search This forum" box then ticked the "Show Posts" and it was about a half page down….

LockDoc

CG · 01-30-2008, 10:47 PM

Sheesh how simple was that? Thanks for the heads up.

gonline71 · 01-31-2008, 01:02 AM

My original hinges and springs were shot so I purchase an aftermarket set. Same problem, the hood sat up high in the back. When I sat the new hinges next to the old, I noticed the new ones were not closing completely. They were binding on a piece of the hinge. Had to grind it a bit to get it to close completely.

Worth a look.

muddpile · 02-05-2008, 03:53 AM

Thanks guys! These are new ones, and I don't belive they are GM's. I'll check out everything that's been listed.

ChevLoRay · 02-05-2008, 09:36 AM

Seems like I saw a post on this the other day....

Here's GM parts numbers for hood hinges:

391-1705 LH
391-1706 RH

72BlckButy · 02-05-2008, 10:38 PM

I have the same issue... looks like I can now resolve that problem. 1,532,497 to go...

01-30-2008, 10:12 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Hood sits too high at the rear? I know this is a common problem on these trucks, but with new hood hinges it should suck right down into where it's supposed to be I would think. I have the hinge mounted as low as adjustably possible, but it's still up 1/4 of an inch. Is there any way around this aside from slotting the hinge holes further (which I'm willing to do)? It's on the drivers side. The passenger side is good. The truck is a 72. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-30-2008, 10:36 AM	#2
Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? I just saw the same thing on a friends pickup. Hood up high in the back. I noticed that the springs were a smaller spring than mine. He found a set that was like mine, (the correct ones) and that solved the problem. He even had to adjust the bracket back up about midway. Hope it works for you. Dennis..

01-30-2008, 10:40 AM	#3
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? Yea, my hood sits too high in the rear. Actually started rubbing on the driver's side fender on the way down to norwood....gotta fix it before sandy beach. Neglect is a bad thing __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

01-30-2008, 11:02 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? There is a FAQ on how to fix this. I can never find the darn thing though. Im sure someone will post it up.

01-30-2008, 12:13 PM	#5
396 SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cameron, Ok. Posts: 112	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? to adjust the hood to it's lowest point ,at the rear bolt the hinge goes all the way down , at the front bolt the hinge goes all the way up

01-30-2008, 01:17 PM	#6
Texasbigblock Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 252	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? I have seen this problem on a few of these trucks and so far everyone i have messed with had new cowl weatherstripping......the new stuff from LMC isnt made like the original so it doesnt roll back when u close the hood. So if u have new weatherstrip trim about 1/4 inch off of it.....worked for me __________________ -Scott- 1970 C10 shortbed 396 1969 C30 dually flatbed "Vidalia"

01-30-2008, 01:19 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? One adjustment that seems to work most of the time. 1.Open hood 2.loosen hood bolts 3.lift front of hood(put some pressure on it) 4.continue to hold pressure.tighten hood bolts. 5.Carefully close hood to make sure it doesn't rub or hit anywhere. Not a sure fire fix but it does work quite often.Also some of the aftermarket hinges cause this.They tend to be "JUNK" and will not last.I know some board vendors will only sell the GM replacements. __________________ 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" Last edited by PanelDeland; 01-30-2008 at 01:20 PM.

01-30-2008, 01:53 PM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? - 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--hehehe) 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 -

01-30-2008, 10:47 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? Sheesh how simple was that? Thanks for the heads up.

01-31-2008, 01:02 AM	#12
gonline71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 134	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? My original hinges and springs were shot so I purchase an aftermarket set. Same problem, the hood sat up high in the back. When I sat the new hinges next to the old, I noticed the new ones were not closing completely. They were binding on a piece of the hinge. Had to grind it a bit to get it to close completely. Worth a look.

02-05-2008, 03:53 AM	#13
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? Thanks guys! These are new ones, and I don't belive they are GM's. I'll check out everything that's been listed. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-05-2008, 09:36 AM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? Seems like I saw a post on this the other day.... Here's GM parts numbers for hood hinges: 391-1705 LH 391-1706 RH __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-05-2008, 10:38 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hood sits too high at the rear? I have the same issue... looks like I can now resolve that problem. 1,532,497 to go... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 02-05-2008 at 10:38 PM.



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