what makes the hood pop up in the back? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**leddzepp** · 08-04-2010, 03:54 PM

Try this trick: Loosen the bolts that hold the hinges in the back (hood up of course) Then try to "lift" the hood so that it opens further. This will push the hinges down a little in back. Then re-tighten and close the hood. This should correct the problem. I have done this on several 67-72 trucks and it should also work on any vehicle. Good luck.

**Captainfab** · 08-05-2010, 12:30 AM

I agree. Where the hinges bolt to the inner fenders, needs to drop down in the back. You might need to slide the hood forward on the hinges also.

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Try this trick: Loosen the bolts that hold the hinges in the back (hood up of course) Then try to "lift" the hood so that it opens further. This will push the hinges down a little in back. Then re-tighten and close the hood. This should correct the problem. I have done this on several 67-72 trucks and it should also work on any vehicle. Good luck.

skoffice · 08-05-2010, 01:15 AM

I have the same problem on my dad's '71 and I have tried just about every trick to get it to sit down but it just wont. I'm gonna have to find some other hinges

08-04-2010, 03:54 PM	#1
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,124	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? Try this trick: Loosen the bolts that hold the hinges in the back (hood up of course) Then try to "lift" the hood so that it opens further. This will push the hinges down a little in back. Then re-tighten and close the hood. This should correct the problem. I have done this on several 67-72 trucks and it should also work on any vehicle. Good luck. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by leddzepp; 08-04-2010 at 03:54 PM.

08-05-2010, 01:15 AM	#3
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: what makes the hood pop up in the back? I have the same problem on my dad's '71 and I have tried just about every trick to get it to sit down but it just wont. I'm gonna have to find some other hinges __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)



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