Removing hood- 2 man job? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gerry giordano · 04-01-2004, 06:53 PM

Gotta put new hinges on my '69 C10. That's a job that requires two people I assume. Anyone out there ever do it solo? I'd love to hear that story.

jamis · 04-01-2004, 07:02 PM

just as long as its not a windy day.......I have the scar to prove it.

cdowns · 04-01-2004, 07:19 PM

easier with 2people but not mandatory, i've used my engine hoist tied to the front of the hood to hold it steady have also done it with rope over a tree branch etc. you just have to be creative

greasemonkey · 04-01-2004, 07:38 PM

I took mine off by myself but recruited someone to help me put it back on.

ACES · 04-01-2004, 07:42 PM

I took mine off by myself because I didn't want to wait for someone's help, Its not easy, but if you have long arms and are fairly strong, you can do it. Although if you have a paintjob that you don't want to scratch, I recommend 2 people.

Hey Jamis, I think we have matching scars. LOL
It was a windy day.

MMGOODIE · 04-01-2004, 08:50 PM

I threw a rope over my truss in my garage and tied it to the hood latch then the rest is cake.

1972ChevyGuy · 04-01-2004, 09:52 PM

I unbolted mine solo and picked it right up. They arent all that heavy and will rest on the hinges after you lay the hood back on most of the time. get a bolt started on one side and then the other side and its all gravy from there

toms68cst · 04-01-2004, 10:12 PM

I had my wife and one of her girl friends help me re-install mine! The more hands the better.

1971 Cheyenne · 04-01-2004, 10:54 PM

I did mine by myself, I was 14 at the time.

I just unbolted it, and lifted it off. No scars either!

I'm sure it would be 100% easier and quicker with two people.

Oh wait, I think I propped it in the up position with a 2x4 while I unbolted it, then just lifted it off. That way it didn't fall down when I was trying to unbolt it.

krazy_texan · 04-01-2004, 11:12 PM

if you are replacing the hinges just prop it up and have at it might need to prop it on your shoulder but it is not that hard

gerry giordano · 04-04-2004, 12:42 PM

Thanks for all the input. I tried it myself. Propped up the hood front & back and did one side at a time. Worked fine accept for one little thing. The hinge on the passenger's side bumps up against the housing for the heater fan (?) on the firewall. I can't quite get the hinge to go back as far as I'd like without stopping against it. Anyone run in to that and have some kind of a fix?

04-01-2004, 06:53 PM	#1
gerry giordano Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	Removing hood- 2 man job? Gotta put new hinges on my '69 C10. That's a job that requires two people I assume. Anyone out there ever do it solo? I'd love to hear that story.

04-01-2004, 07:19 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	easier with 2people but not mandatory, i've used my engine hoist tied to the front of the hood to hold it steady have also done it with rope over a tree branch etc. you just have to be creative __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-01-2004, 07:38 PM	#4
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I took mine off by myself but recruited someone to help me put it back on. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

04-01-2004, 07:42 PM	#5
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	I took mine off by myself because I didn't want to wait for someone's help, Its not easy, but if you have long arms and are fairly strong, you can do it. Although if you have a paintjob that you don't want to scratch, I recommend 2 people. Hey Jamis, I think we have matching scars. LOL It was a windy day. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

04-01-2004, 08:50 PM	#6
MMGOODIE I love doing it topless Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MossyRock, WA Posts: 493	I threw a rope over my truss in my garage and tied it to the hood latch then the rest is cake. __________________ Mikey "If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier."

04-01-2004, 07:02 PM	#2
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	just as long as its not a windy day.......I have the scar to prove it.

04-01-2004, 09:52 PM	#7
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	I unbolted mine solo and picked it right up. They arent all that heavy and will rest on the hinges after you lay the hood back on most of the time. get a bolt started on one side and then the other side and its all gravy from there

04-01-2004, 10:12 PM	#8
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	I had my wife and one of her girl friends help me re-install mine! The more hands the better. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-01-2004, 10:54 PM	#9
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	I did mine by myself, I was 14 at the time. I just unbolted it, and lifted it off. No scars either! I'm sure it would be 100% easier and quicker with two people. Oh wait, I think I propped it in the up position with a 2x4 while I unbolted it, then just lifted it off. That way it didn't fall down when I was trying to unbolt it. __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

04-01-2004, 11:12 PM	#10
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	if you are replacing the hinges just prop it up and have at it might need to prop it on your shoulder but it is not that hard __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

04-04-2004, 12:42 PM	#11
gerry giordano Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	Thanks for all the input. I tried it myself. Propped up the hood front & back and did one side at a time. Worked fine accept for one little thing. The hinge on the passenger's side bumps up against the housing for the heater fan (?) on the firewall. I can't quite get the hinge to go back as far as I'd like without stopping against it. Anyone run in to that and have some kind of a fix? __________________ '69 C-10 LWB, 350, TH350, posi-traction Last edited by gerry giordano; 04-04-2004 at 12:46 PM.



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