Installing inside hood release - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jdaley · 02-21-2010, 09:25 PM

I have a 1977 Chev c20.
It is fitted with a hood release at the front, can I change it to an inside release system for greater security?
Has anybody done it?
Thanks

flamingbig10 · 02-22-2010, 12:46 AM

sure can
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=42

spinem · 02-22-2010, 01:03 AM

junk yard. screw LMC

jdaley · 02-22-2010, 01:26 AM

I looked at those, is it a straight forward bolt in procedure to add the Hood latch, by removing the other one?

Pyrotechnic · 02-22-2010, 01:33 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...e+hood+release

There's some pics an explanations of the differences. Looks like LMC sells some of the needed parts, but not all of them.

Restrorob · 02-22-2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinem

junk yard.

Yep, A quick look at LMC's prices condones a trip to the bone-yard !

bumslie75 · 02-22-2010, 11:16 AM

Like spinem said Junk yard

jdaley · 02-22-2010, 04:59 PM

As life passes I notice there are always people who want to be the first to destroy or rubbish good ideas and service rather than stay silent or encourage good things.

I note the speed at which some of you rubbish LMC, they are only making an offer to sell you something, you do not have to purcahse it.
From what the others say, junk yard bits are not easy to purchase let alone find.
So think about looking at the bright side instead of falling over yourselves trying to find fault.

In my experience fast fault finders usually have small penisis and never finsh a project.

Restrorob · 02-22-2010, 05:22 PM

Money saved buying good used OEM parts can be spent on other parts thus getting a project done quicker on a tight budget....

Jonboy · 02-22-2010, 07:04 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380039

He has everything needed to change to an inside hood release. You just need to swap out the top of the radiator support (it bolts on), and run the cable. It's not too bad.

02-21-2010, 09:25 PM	#1
jdaley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 71	Installing inside hood release I have a 1977 Chev c20. It is fitted with a hood release at the front, can I change it to an inside release system for greater security? Has anybody done it? Thanks __________________ John Daley Melbourne, Australia 1946 Chev Ute 1977 Chev Tray Road racing sidecars

02-22-2010, 12:46 AM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Installing inside hood release sure can http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=42 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-22-2010, 01:03 AM	#3
spinem haha, ford guys... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 576	Re: Installing inside hood release junk yard. screw LMC

02-22-2010, 01:26 AM	#4
jdaley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 71	Re: Installing inside hood release I looked at those, is it a straight forward bolt in procedure to add the Hood latch, by removing the other one? __________________ John Daley Melbourne, Australia 1946 Chev Ute 1977 Chev Tray Road racing sidecars

02-22-2010, 01:33 AM	#5
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Installing inside hood release http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...e+hood+release There's some pics an explanations of the differences. Looks like LMC sells some of the needed parts, but not all of them. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

02-22-2010, 11:16 AM	#7
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Installing inside hood release Like spinem said Junk yard __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

02-22-2010, 04:59 PM	#8
jdaley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 71	Re: Installing inside hood release As life passes I notice there are always people who want to be the first to destroy or rubbish good ideas and service rather than stay silent or encourage good things. I note the speed at which some of you rubbish LMC, they are only making an offer to sell you something, you do not have to purcahse it. From what the others say, junk yard bits are not easy to purchase let alone find. So think about looking at the bright side instead of falling over yourselves trying to find fault. In my experience fast fault finders usually have small penisis and never finsh a project. __________________ John Daley Melbourne, Australia 1946 Chev Ute 1977 Chev Tray Road racing sidecars

02-22-2010, 05:22 PM	#9
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Installing inside hood release Money saved buying good used OEM parts can be spent on other parts thus getting a project done quicker on a tight budget.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

02-22-2010, 07:04 PM	#10
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Installing inside hood release http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380039 He has everything needed to change to an inside hood release. You just need to swap out the top of the radiator support (it bolts on), and run the cable. It's not too bad. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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