Any ideas for firewall hood hinges? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rokcrln · 07-05-2005, 06:21 PM

Does anyone know of a good quality firewall mounted hinge that would work? I need to relocate my hinges from the fenders to the firewall. I have a 71 SWB with a 2" body drop and a "Z"ed frame and in order to get it as low as I want for show I need to section the top inner edge of the fender 2". Right now my fenders lay on my tires before I am at full bump. The problem I run into is the hinge is the only thing in the way of me fixing this problem . Also I want to put stock inner fender wells back in so it is needed for this as well. Any info or pics would be great.

Kevin

67chevemall · 07-05-2005, 10:42 PM

Could always go this way.

bagged91 · 07-05-2005, 10:56 PM

Try getting ahold of Ghettocrewzer on the 67-72 Burb forum. I believe he is using firewall mounted hinges on his burb(layin on 22's...)

L8R - Joe

Rokcrln · 07-06-2005, 07:19 AM

Thanks JoE I will try getting a hold of him. Also thanks for the tilt idea but I am keeping the bone stock look from out side and don't want any extra body lines.

Kevin

jay6891 · 07-06-2005, 08:42 AM

I believe someone has put a front tilt hood on by using the hinges and latch off a mid 80's buick lesaber.(sp) That would move the hinges to the front of the truck.

A few 72's · 07-06-2005, 08:53 AM

To save from reposting the pic's here is a link to a buick setup
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=34

I have a few more that were not posted if you need to see some close ups.

Rokcrln · 07-06-2005, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the leads but I want mine to open the stock direction. My doors may end up opening in reverse but not the hood. Any door set up picks?

Kevin

AusMarty · 07-07-2005, 08:22 AM

here ya go

07-05-2005, 06:21 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Any ideas for firewall hood hinges? Does anyone know of a good quality firewall mounted hinge that would work? I need to relocate my hinges from the fenders to the firewall. I have a 71 SWB with a 2" body drop and a "Z"ed frame and in order to get it as low as I want for show I need to section the top inner edge of the fender 2". Right now my fenders lay on my tires before I am at full bump. The problem I run into is the hinge is the only thing in the way of me fixing this problem . Also I want to put stock inner fender wells back in so it is needed for this as well. Any info or pics would be great. Kevin

07-05-2005, 10:42 PM	#2
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Could always go this way. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD Last edited by 67chevemall; 07-09-2010 at 02:28 PM.

07-05-2005, 10:56 PM	#3
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Try getting ahold of Ghettocrewzer on the 67-72 Burb forum. I believe he is using firewall mounted hinges on his burb(layin on 22's...) L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

07-06-2005, 08:42 AM	#5
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	I believe someone has put a front tilt hood on by using the hinges and latch off a mid 80's buick lesaber.(sp) That would move the hinges to the front of the truck. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

07-06-2005, 08:53 AM	#6
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	To save from reposting the pic's here is a link to a buick setup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...6&postcount=34 I have a few more that were not posted if you need to see some close ups. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-06-2005, 07:19 AM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Thanks JoE I will try getting a hold of him. Also thanks for the tilt idea but I am keeping the bone stock look from out side and don't want any extra body lines. Kevin

07-06-2005, 07:57 PM	#7
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Thanks for the leads but I want mine to open the stock direction. My doors may end up opening in reverse but not the hood. Any door set up picks? Kevin

07-07-2005, 08:22 AM	#8
AusMarty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 215	here ya go Attached Images



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