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Rochlow · 12-07-2013, 12:22 PM

So anyone that has worn out hood hinges or a set of Porterbuilt hood hinges knows that you have to wedge your fingers between the hood and grill to get it open. Well, surfing through the for sale section of the boards, I found this little gem sold by member Pickemup.

I have to say 30 second install and works like a charm. The only modifcation that I might make is weld the spring to the mounting plate as it jingles around a bit.

He is only offering these for a limited time, but is a perfect solution to the problem.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541980

Jimbabwe · 12-07-2013, 12:38 PM

Where/how did you install that?

This is what I did. Similar, but just tacked on. Might break off at some point.

Rochlow · 12-07-2013, 12:45 PM

Jimbabwe · 12-07-2013, 12:51 PM

Nice. Thanks!

Rusbuilt · 12-07-2013, 01:09 PM

I like that!

Bennett68C10 · 12-07-2013, 01:18 PM

Thanks for the info and link, he is all out of them at this time. I jumped in line for the next run of them.

Bhelton · 12-07-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks for the info and link, he is all out of them at this time. I jumped in line for the next run of them.

I ordered a pair of them I have yet to try. I will only need one of them, I'm hoping they work like I expect.

moldyoldy · 12-07-2013, 01:50 PM

Great looking truck!! Will be following this for sure...

Rochlow · 12-08-2013, 10:52 AM

Well, I hope this works.. I helped do this on a previously owned truck and figure I'd give it a go on my own for Roxy.

Bennett68C10 · 12-08-2013, 08:27 PM

Are you using those for your rear tubs

Rochlow · 12-08-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Are you using those for your rear tubs

Yes, sir. I'm going to try.

Rochlow · 12-21-2013, 11:40 PM

This what they look like installed. I really need to take a welding course. I guess my next step is to build the frame work for the false floor.

jlsanborn · 12-22-2013, 09:49 AM

Those wheel tubs look awesome! What kind of welder do you have? Looks like an auto-darkening helmet over there.

Rochlow · 12-22-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Those wheel tubs look awesome! What kind of welder do you have? Looks like an auto-darkening helmet over there.

Hobart 140. I love the auto darkening. It's just a cheap one, but works well.

Rusbuilt · 12-22-2013, 10:06 AM

I think they look good too!

Bomp · 12-22-2013, 04:09 PM

Lookin good.

Sub'd

aggie91 · 12-22-2013, 04:12 PM

Looks good. My son has the same helmet! We both like it too!

gringoloco · 12-22-2013, 06:57 PM

No problems tucking in those! I like the Hobart 140, too- great all-around unit.

Rochlow · 12-22-2013, 08:28 PM

Yea, I love it! It has allowed me to learn a lot.

shawno72 · 12-22-2013, 10:29 PM

Looking real good Jeff.

Bennett68C10 · 12-22-2013, 11:52 PM

Tubs look good, nice job

jlsanborn · 12-23-2013, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochlow

Hobart 140. I love the auto darkening. It's just a cheap one, but works well.

I've also got a little Hobart MIG and LOVE it! The day I got an auto helmet made me a much better welder too. Looking great!

**superflysteiny** · 12-23-2013, 02:16 PM

those look great man

**superflysteiny** · 12-23-2013, 02:16 PM

love my Hobart too

Rochlow · 01-05-2014, 01:00 PM

I've come to realize I hate paint and bodywork. It's so expensive! However, I know that between materials and labor it pans out and I know someone skilled in that trade should be paid for his/her time.

I've thought of different methods of paint, from single stage, to single stage flat (spraying it myself) to having the truck rubber wrapped and even getting crazy and painting it with latex paint/doing a patina with Iron B..

Dilema..

12-07-2013, 12:22 PM	#451
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project Roxy So anyone that has worn out hood hinges or a set of Porterbuilt hood hinges knows that you have to wedge your fingers between the hood and grill to get it open. Well, surfing through the for sale section of the boards, I found this little gem sold by member Pickemup. I have to say 30 second install and works like a charm. The only modifcation that I might make is weld the spring to the mounting plate as it jingles around a bit. He is only offering these for a limited time, but is a perfect solution to the problem. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541980 __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

12-07-2013, 12:38 PM	#452
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Project Roxy Where/how did you install that? This is what I did. Similar, but just tacked on. Might break off at some point. Attached Images

12-07-2013, 12:45 PM	#453
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project Roxy __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

12-07-2013, 12:51 PM	#454
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Project Roxy Nice. Thanks!

12-07-2013, 01:09 PM	#455
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project Roxy I like that! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-07-2013, 01:18 PM	#456
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project Roxy Thanks for the info and link, he is all out of them at this time. I jumped in line for the next run of them. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-07-2013, 01:50 PM	#458
moldyoldy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3	Re: Project Roxy Great looking truck!! Will be following this for sure...

12-08-2013, 10:52 AM	#459
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project Roxy Well, I hope this works.. I helped do this on a previously owned truck and figure I'd give it a go on my own for Roxy. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

12-08-2013, 08:27 PM	#460
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project Roxy Are you using those for your rear tubs __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-21-2013, 11:40 PM	#462
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project Roxy This what they look like installed. I really need to take a welding course. I guess my next step is to build the frame work for the false floor. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere Last edited by Rochlow; 12-24-2013 at 05:09 PM.

12-22-2013, 09:49 AM	#463
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: Project Roxy Those wheel tubs look awesome! What kind of welder do you have? Looks like an auto-darkening helmet over there. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

12-22-2013, 10:06 AM	#465
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project Roxy I think they look good too! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-22-2013, 04:09 PM	#466
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Project Roxy Lookin good. Sub'd

12-22-2013, 04:12 PM	#467
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project Roxy Looks good. My son has the same helmet! We both like it too! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

12-22-2013, 06:57 PM	#468
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Project Roxy No problems tucking in those! I like the Hobart 140, too- great all-around unit. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy



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12-22-2013, 08:28 PM	#469
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project Roxy Yea, I love it! It has allowed me to learn a lot. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

12-22-2013, 10:29 PM	#470
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project Roxy Looking real good Jeff. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-22-2013, 11:52 PM	#471
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project Roxy Tubs look good, nice job __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-23-2013, 02:16 PM	#473
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Project Roxy those look great man __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

12-23-2013, 02:16 PM	#474
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Project Roxy love my Hobart too __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

01-05-2014, 01:00 PM	#475
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project Roxy I've come to realize I hate paint and bodywork. It's so expensive! However, I know that between materials and labor it pans out and I know someone skilled in that trade should be paid for his/her time. I've thought of different methods of paint, from single stage, to single stage flat (spraying it myself) to having the truck rubber wrapped and even getting crazy and painting it with latex paint/doing a patina with Iron B.. Dilema.. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

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