Hood sticking up at rear.How to correct? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72farmer · 06-28-2009, 09:30 AM

I am fixing up a 72 c10 and i have this problem.I put new hood springs and lubed my hinges and it did not help.I can push the hood down and then it goes foward towards front of truck and will it not open unless you pry it.Would new hinges fix it or what kind of adjustment do i try first?

PanelDeland · 06-28-2009, 10:34 AM

There is a FAQ on hood adjustment but if the hood is sitting high in the rear near the cowl,the basic procedure is to loosen the hinge bolts to a snug slip fit.then have someone put pressure on the hood(lifting it) and tighten the bolts.Close very slowly and carefully to prevent damage to the paint.

killer71 · 06-28-2009, 10:41 AM

FROM A RELIABLE, KNOWLEGABLE BOARDMEMBER "Open hood. Hold in open position. Have someone loosen the rear two hinge to fender bolts and loosen the front one just a tad. Push hood up till the hinges rotate backward a bit. Tighten rear bolts on both hinges. Check alignment as you lower hood. 99-100 times, this adjustment will lower the rear of your hood without having to replace anything.
Ever wonder why a set of old hinges with old springs have a perfectly adjusted hood till it is removed one time and then all of a sudden the "hinges are bad"?
Hinges do get warn out but, in most cases by pushing the hood up when hinges are loose, you can leverage the hinge enough to get a perfect adjustment.
See GMC Paul's tech tips for hood alignment adjustment~~~~~
HUCK"

rcrahn · 06-28-2009, 11:33 AM

I had this problem with our 1969 firebird hinges. When the hinges were off the vehicle with no springs I cleaned them and checked for play. They were loose and sloppy.
Now some may recommend you make adjustments. And that may work in some cases but remember the root cause of the problem will still be there. The solution is to either buy replacement hinges (made in Taiwan) or have your originals rebuilt. At a place like this.
http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/services.html
For me, I am going to have my original rebuilt for my 67 C20.
Think of it this way. On your 72 C10 you are talking about a part that has been in service for 37 years. It is going to wear.

sameyrasmea72 · 06-28-2009, 12:15 PM

Or you can buy new ones from a local chevy house, but the last ones I bought were 60 something for one side and 80 something for the other.

06-28-2009, 09:30 AM	#1
72farmer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hazel Green AL Posts: 286	Hood sticking up at rear.How to correct? I am fixing up a 72 c10 and i have this problem.I put new hood springs and lubed my hinges and it did not help.I can push the hood down and then it goes foward towards front of truck and will it not open unless you pry it.Would new hinges fix it or what kind of adjustment do i try first?

06-28-2009, 10:34 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Hood sticking up at rear.How to correct? There is a FAQ on hood adjustment but if the hood is sitting high in the rear near the cowl,the basic procedure is to loosen the hinge bolts to a snug slip fit.then have someone put pressure on the hood(lifting it) and tighten the bolts.Close very slowly and carefully to prevent damage to the paint. __________________ 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"

06-28-2009, 10:41 AM	#3
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Hood sticking up at rear.How to correct? FROM A RELIABLE, KNOWLEGABLE BOARDMEMBER "Open hood. Hold in open position. Have someone loosen the rear two hinge to fender bolts and loosen the front one just a tad. Push hood up till the hinges rotate backward a bit. Tighten rear bolts on both hinges. Check alignment as you lower hood. 99-100 times, this adjustment will lower the rear of your hood without having to replace anything. Ever wonder why a set of old hinges with old springs have a perfectly adjusted hood till it is removed one time and then all of a sudden the "hinges are bad"? Hinges do get warn out but, in most cases by pushing the hood up when hinges are loose, you can leverage the hinge enough to get a perfect adjustment. See GMC Paul's tech tips for hood alignment adjustment~~~~~ HUCK" __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-28-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Hood sticking up at rear.How to correct? I had this problem with our 1969 firebird hinges. When the hinges were off the vehicle with no springs I cleaned them and checked for play. They were loose and sloppy. Now some may recommend you make adjustments. And that may work in some cases but remember the root cause of the problem will still be there. The solution is to either buy replacement hinges (made in Taiwan) or have your originals rebuilt. At a place like this. http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/services.html For me, I am going to have my original rebuilt for my 67 C20. Think of it this way. On your 72 C10 you are talking about a part that has been in service for 37 years. It is going to wear.

06-28-2009, 12:15 PM	#5
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Hood sticking up at rear.How to correct? Or you can buy new ones from a local chevy house, but the last ones I bought were 60 something for one side and 80 something for the other. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd



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