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*newin72* · 08-03-2005, 12:36 AM

how do I adjust this thing?

I have oiled the poo poo out of it but not sure how to adjust this thing.

can somebody help me?

when I pull the latch... nothing.

I usually grab my pocket knife and pry it open.

bouncytruck · 08-03-2005, 01:07 AM

can you adjust the hood bumpers up a little?

bowtie · 08-03-2005, 01:12 AM

Is the hood binding on the fenders?

*newin72* · 08-03-2005, 01:16 AM

doesn't appear to be.

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Originally Posted by bowtie

Is the hood binding on the fenders?

71-longbed · 08-03-2005, 02:16 AM

my hood use to not pop up either ... i noticed one day that the passenger side rivet on the hinge was wasn't holding the hinge together very well ... swapped it out for a good tight one and after that ..It pops up ... the rivets get stretched over time and cause alittle bit of resistance ..its enough sometimes to keep that hood from jumpin up when you hit the latch

Longhorn Man · 08-03-2005, 05:03 AM

If everything is lined up, and lubed and all that good jaz... replace the hood springs.

86swb · 08-03-2005, 07:47 AM

What about the spring in the latch? Could it need replacing?

mocwon · 08-03-2005, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

What about the spring in the latch? Could it need replacing?

I was lookiing at that on mine and after looking at several at a local show and the assembly manual, there isn't a spring on the latch. I was thinking about using one from an early model Camaro for this very purpose.

fade94 · 08-03-2005, 08:18 AM

My 71 was doing the same thing. The hinges were adjusted wrong and the hood was binding on the release mechanism. Adjusted the hinges DOWN in the back and the hood FORWARD on the hinge, and it works great now.

KOOLmike · 08-03-2005, 09:02 AM

When I got my '72, the hood wasn't "popping", either. I looked over all the mechanical parts, and they seemed to be in good order. The hood bumpers (the ones along the fenders, not the ones in front) looked a bit tired, so I went ahead and spent the $5 on a new set. Voila! Hood opens like it's supposed to now.

355 · 08-03-2005, 09:07 AM

If it used to open fine and you have not adjusted the fit I would agree with all the rest about the hinges. I lubed everything had a butter knife in the box and one day the hinge just broke. Best thing that happened. Changed the hinges and have not had a problem.

*newin72* · 08-03-2005, 10:22 AM

cool, thanks guys. I actually just pulled the hood and front clip last night, so when I put it all back together I will try some of these tricks.

Thanks!

PS Kingsolver, I used to have a good pic of reagan in my avatar with the quote "greatest american" but I think that was a little much for this board and it's strict no politics policy (a good policy by the way)

86swb · 08-03-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by newin72

Kingsolver, I used to have a good pic of reagan in my avatar with the quote "greatest american" but I think that was a little much for this board and it's strict no politics policy (a good policy by the way)

Yes, that is a good policy. This board is about trucks and not about our personal openions on politics. MO

08-03-2005, 12:36 AM	#1
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	hood won't pop. how do I adjust this thing? I have oiled the poo poo out of it but not sure how to adjust this thing. can somebody help me? when I pull the latch... nothing. I usually grab my pocket knife and pry it open.

08-03-2005, 01:07 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	can you adjust the hood bumpers up a little? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-03-2005, 01:12 AM	#3
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	Is the hood binding on the fenders? __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

08-03-2005, 02:16 AM	#5
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	my hood use to not pop up either ... i noticed one day that the passenger side rivet on the hinge was wasn't holding the hinge together very well ... swapped it out for a good tight one and after that ..It pops up ... the rivets get stretched over time and cause alittle bit of resistance ..its enough sometimes to keep that hood from jumpin up when you hit the latch __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

08-03-2005, 07:47 AM	#7
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	What about the spring in the latch? Could it need replacing? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-03-2005, 05:03 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If everything is lined up, and lubed and all that good jaz... replace the hood springs.

08-03-2005, 08:18 AM	#9
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	My 71 was doing the same thing. The hinges were adjusted wrong and the hood was binding on the release mechanism. Adjusted the hinges DOWN in the back and the hood FORWARD on the hinge, and it works great now. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

08-03-2005, 09:02 AM	#10
KOOLmike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Methdependence, MO Posts: 30	When I got my '72, the hood wasn't "popping", either. I looked over all the mechanical parts, and they seemed to be in good order. The hood bumpers (the ones along the fenders, not the ones in front) looked a bit tired, so I went ahead and spent the $5 on a new set. Voila! Hood opens like it's supposed to now. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB 4x4

08-03-2005, 09:07 AM	#11
355 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 81	If it used to open fine and you have not adjusted the fit I would agree with all the rest about the hinges. I lubed everything had a butter knife in the box and one day the hinge just broke. Best thing that happened. Changed the hinges and have not had a problem. __________________ 1969 C10 Long Step,355,700r4w/lockup, HEI,Weiand,750 Performer,1.6 rockers,Camel Humps,Comp 262Extreme,Hedman,2 1/2"pipes, tele/tilt,SunRoof,ps,Disc pb,ac,Cragar,eaton,Corvette style roll pan, Bowtie louvered tail gate,lowered 2/2.

08-03-2005, 10:22 AM	#12
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	cool, thanks guys. I actually just pulled the hood and front clip last night, so when I put it all back together I will try some of these tricks. Thanks! PS Kingsolver, I used to have a good pic of reagan in my avatar with the quote "greatest american" but I think that was a little much for this board and it's strict no politics policy (a good policy by the way)



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