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stunna · 11-04-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

These have a mounting pad that welds to the hood brace structure, then the hinge pad bolts to that. There is also a template supplied to locate this mounting pad (tac-weld the pad and test fit BEFORE final welding... of course!). In order to get the hood to swing and clear like I wanted, I had to bring the width between the hinges in narrower. This made a bolt-to-hood application not feasible.

Currently there are no gas struts or prop rod supplied with the kit. This will be an option in the near future.

hmm gas struts in near future? Whats near future 2 weeks

They look like they will clear a triplus cowl hood. i may go with a stock one anyway.

PBFAB.COM · 11-04-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stunna

hmm gas struts in near future? Whats near future 2 weeks

They look like they will clear a triplus cowl hood. i may go with a stock one anyway.

Cannot confirm the "two weeks" time-line normally associated with me!

What I can tell you is this:

The truck I finished fine-tuning the hinge design on will be going back together here shortly, and then I will finish the strut option for the hinges. Look for the possibility of some inner fender options as well.

Nate

n2billet · 11-04-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Cannot confirm the "two weeks" time-line normally associated with me!

What I can tell you is this:

The truck I finished fine-tuning the hinge design on will be going back together here shortly, and then I will finish the strut option for the hinges. Look for the possibility of some inner fender options as well.
Nate

You'll regret making that last statement..........

but I call shotgun...

**67cheby** · 11-04-2009, 05:29 PM

Dang, now i dont know what to do , do i progress with my inner fenders or wait ??? i am sure Nathans will be better than anything i could dream up ,I have got to ban myself from this website, i think i have 3 ulcers just from thinking about this stuff !!

PBFAB.COM · 11-04-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sgrier

Count me in on the group buy. Nate these look like they will work with the stock A/C box, is that correct. Thanks.

The hinge does clear the box, but there is clearance issues with the fresh air vent door inside the cowl.

98L150 · 11-04-2009, 09:27 PM

very cool. i guess the trick will be welding the hood peice on w/out damaging the paint on the oustide of the hood, if possible?

PBFAB.COM · 11-04-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 98L150

very cool. i guess the trick will be welding the hood peice on w/out damaging the paint on the oustide of the hood, if possible?

I wouldn't be too concerned about any damage to the exterior paint on the hood. The support brace is nearly an inch thick.

**67cheby** · 11-04-2009, 10:14 PM

This might sound dumb but can i do without the fresh air vent ?? how important is it ??

royo · 11-05-2009, 03:29 AM

Cool!!! I hope my cowl hood has the same supports in it as the stockers do

fazels · 11-05-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stunna

hmm gas struts in near future? Whats near future 2 weeks

They look like they will clear a triplus cowl hood. i may go with a stock one anyway.

thanks for the reply
fazel

fazels · 11-05-2009, 03:50 AM

thanks for the reply
fazel

royo · 11-05-2009, 04:23 PM

ttt sweet

PBFAB.COM · 11-05-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

This might sound dumb but can i do without the fresh air vent ?? how important is it ??

Don't know how I would rate it as far as being "important".... but I personally wouldn't think twice about removing the door. It has the same function as a modern car's "vent air" vs. "re-circulated air". Without the door, you would always have fresh (outside) air flowing through the A/C system.

PBFAB.COM · 11-05-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

Cool!!! I hope my cowl hood has the same supports in it as the stockers do

No worries.... it will attach the same on the cowl hood.

PBFAB.COM · 11-05-2009, 06:11 PM

Here's the special on the hood hinges we are running...

Porterbuilt Street Rods 67-72 Hood Hinge Relocation Kit
End of the Year Special: $200 Shipped inside the Continental United States (all others $199 plus shipping)

Porterbuilt Stree Rods has developed a clean, simple, effective, and AFFORDABLE hood hinge relocation system for the 67-72 C10, C20, and C30 series trucks. This hinge system is ideal for extremely lowered applications, where the factory hinges were no longer compatible. This hood hinge system utilizes a bolt-in, cowl-mounted hinge and pocket system. The hood mounting portion provides a weld-on mounting pad that is welded to the underhood’s support frame, and then bolt’s to the hinges pivot arm with adjustability for hood alignment. This is a clean and simple system that can be easily installed, and allows adequate hood to cowl panel clearances when opened.

SCOTI · 11-05-2009, 06:16 PM

Excellent Nate!

**67cheby** · 11-05-2009, 06:51 PM

AWESOME !!!! I am watching for the delivery truck everyday, will you email me when my shipment is sent out ? thanks, oh and ? any ideas on a support for the hood ??

stunna · 11-05-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

You'll regret making that last statement..........

but I call shotgun...

I agree, but I do like the fact that Nathan tries to cater to our needs on here. I don't know any other vendor that really listens to our needs and goes out and makes it happen, but like you said he will probably regret that last statement cause we will be all over him about them

SCOTI · 11-05-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stunna

I agree, but I do like the fact that Nathan tries to cater to our needs on here. I don't know any other vendor that really listens to our needs and goes out and makes it happen, but like you said he will probably regret that last statement cause we will be all over him about them

Will? That's the future..... We already are giving him grief!

stunna · 11-05-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Will? That's the future..... We already are giving him grief!

your right!

Mordachai · 11-05-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I see what you did there... at first I was all

then

I'm guessing mock up....

the hinges look great though. Will be in touch...

PBFAB.COM · 11-05-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordachai

I see what you did there... at first I was all

then

I'm guessing mock up....

the hinges look great though. Will be in touch...

My neighbor couldn't believe I cut up a "perfectly good hood".

Made the mock-up a one man job!

LooseCannon · 11-05-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Here's the special on the hood hinges we are running...

Porterbuilt Street Rods 67-72 Hood Hinge Relocation Kit
End of the Year Special: $200 Shipped inside the Continental United States (all others $199 plus shipping)

Nate, will the future strut option be compatible with the current batch of hinges?

*Puropedo* · 11-05-2009, 10:48 PM

Looking good Nate! I have a few questions... I noticed you used "part of a hood" for the hinge mock up; now once a complete hood is attached would the hinges still hold up and not be too flimsy? Also I noticed the hinges having hood forward and back adjustment, but how about up and down? Or did you design them for the hood and cowl to be even where you bolt them using your templates?

PBFAB.COM · 11-05-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LooseCannon

Nate, will the future strut option be compatible with the current batch of hinges?

Yes. The future strut option will be an add on that is designed to work withy these hinges.

11-04-2009, 05:29 PM	#54
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11-04-2009, 09:27 PM	#56
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11-04-2009, 10:14 PM	#58
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Porterbuilt hood hinges? This might sound dumb but can i do without the fresh air vent ?? how important is it ?? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-05-2009, 03:29 AM	#59
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11-05-2009, 06:11 PM	#65
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt hood hinges? Here's the special on the hood hinges we are running... Porterbuilt Street Rods 67-72 Hood Hinge Relocation Kit End of the Year Special: $200 Shipped inside the Continental United States (all others $199 plus shipping) Porterbuilt Stree Rods has developed a clean, simple, effective, and AFFORDABLE hood hinge relocation system for the 67-72 C10, C20, and C30 series trucks. This hinge system is ideal for extremely lowered applications, where the factory hinges were no longer compatible. This hood hinge system utilizes a bolt-in, cowl-mounted hinge and pocket system. The hood mounting portion provides a weld-on mounting pad that is welded to the underhood’s support frame, and then bolt’s to the hinges pivot arm with adjustability for hood alignment. This is a clean and simple system that can be easily installed, and allows adequate hood to cowl panel clearances when opened. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

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11-05-2009, 06:51 PM	#67
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Porterbuilt hood hinges? AWESOME !!!! I am watching for the delivery truck everyday, will you email me when my shipment is sent out ? thanks, oh and ? any ideas on a support for the hood ?? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-05-2009, 10:48 PM	#74
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: Porterbuilt hood hinges? Looking good Nate! I have a few questions... I noticed you used "part of a hood" for the hinge mock up; now once a complete hood is attached would the hinges still hold up and not be too flimsy? Also I noticed the hinges having hood forward and back adjustment, but how about up and down? Or did you design them for the hood and cowl to be even where you bolt them using your templates?



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