Non-GM Hood Hinges?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ford Assassin · 02-11-2009, 03:15 PM

Hey guys, I need a pair of hood hinges for my '69. I know several vendors sell both the GM originals for around $90 each and the non-GM's for $35-40 each. Any reason to think that the non-GM's wouldn't work just as well as the new GM originals? I just don't really want to spend $180+shipping on hinges on a project that is already over budget.

I would really like to hear from guys that have used the the non-GM pieces, good or bad.

Thanks guys!!

BB72CHEVKT · 02-11-2009, 03:33 PM

I have heard that aftermarket hinges sometimes bend. I got originals last year from Classic Parts of America
I think for $75 each.

pumpgas · 02-11-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

Hey guys, I need a pair of hood hinges for my '69. I know several vendors sell both the GM originals for around $90 each and the non-GM's for $35-40 each. Any reason to think that the non-GM's wouldn't work just as well as the new GM originals? I just don't really want to spend $180+shipping on hinges on a project that is already over budget.

I would really like to hear from guys that have used the the non-GM pieces, good or bad.

Thanks guys!!

Why spend that much on new when you can get some very nice and tight used ones from me for $45 shipped?

Sinister · 02-11-2009, 05:22 PM

I got a set of repop hinges and springs. They work perfectly and seem like solid pieces.

Stoney · 02-11-2009, 06:11 PM

They work fine if you keep them oiled.

Ford Assassin · 02-11-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpgas

Why spend that much on new when you can get some very nice and tight used ones from me for $45 shipped?

PM me on how you would like payment.

Thanks!!

67ChevyRedneck · 02-11-2009, 08:21 PM

I got my GM hinges from GMpartsdirect.com for $130 shipped.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/restora...tocategory.cfm

I have not installed them yet...

trucks72 · 02-12-2009, 08:07 AM

I just installed a new gm set on a truck that I am building. Passenger side hinge is worn out. Or I moves like it is worn out. It has all the play the you see in a worn out hinge. I thought I might have picked up a used hinge but I still had the gm stickers that I torn off of it. So if you put gm ones on it, that could be bad too.

02-11-2009, 03:15 PM	#1
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Non-GM Hood Hinges?? Hey guys, I need a pair of hood hinges for my '69. I know several vendors sell both the GM originals for around $90 each and the non-GM's for $35-40 each. Any reason to think that the non-GM's wouldn't work just as well as the new GM originals? I just don't really want to spend $180+shipping on hinges on a project that is already over budget. I would really like to hear from guys that have used the the non-GM pieces, good or bad. Thanks guys!! __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

02-11-2009, 03:33 PM	#2
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Non-GM Hood Hinges?? I have heard that aftermarket hinges sometimes bend. I got originals last year from Classic Parts of America I think for $75 each. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 02-11-2009 at 03:34 PM.

02-11-2009, 05:22 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Non-GM Hood Hinges?? I got a set of repop hinges and springs. They work perfectly and seem like solid pieces. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-11-2009, 06:11 PM	#5
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Non-GM Hood Hinges?? They work fine if you keep them oiled. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

02-11-2009, 08:21 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Non-GM Hood Hinges?? I got my GM hinges from GMpartsdirect.com for $130 shipped. http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/restora...tocategory.cfm I have not installed them yet... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-12-2009, 08:07 AM	#8
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	Re: Non-GM Hood Hinges?? I just installed a new gm set on a truck that I am building. Passenger side hinge is worn out. Or I moves like it is worn out. It has all the play the you see in a worn out hinge. I thought I might have picked up a used hinge but I still had the gm stickers that I torn off of it. So if you put gm ones on it, that could be bad too.



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