Fix or replace my hood hinge? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gcburdic · 12-31-2008, 09:28 AM

hey guys,

My passenger hood hinge (1st two pics) is bent compared to the driver side hinge....should I replace or is there an easier fix??

Thanks

ChevLoRay · 12-31-2008, 11:03 AM

How tired are you of putzing with it? Does it open/close easily enough? Does your hood sit where it should when it is closed, or does it stick up on one side?

I don't know if you can straighten it w/o pulling it off, or not. But my opinion is that replacement is the only way. GM still has them, I believe, and for less than you'd pay an aftermarket supplier....if you know someone.

Here's the part numbers: RH 391-1706; LH 391-1705; Hood hinge spring p/n: 389-0741.

**LockDoc** · 12-31-2008, 11:18 AM

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I've straightened them in place, lubed them up, and they worked fine. Thing about it is if you tried it the only thing you would have invested is your time . If it didn't work then you could replace it.... Like ChevLoRay said though, the correct fix would probably be to replace it with a good used one or a new one. If I was going with new I would want to replace both of them at the same time....

LockDoc

gcburdic · 12-31-2008, 11:35 AM

ChevLoRay...Thanks for the reply and the part numbers....They really haven't been a problem....just bent...The hood sits okay....jst a little up in the back, but I think it's due to the hood seal being new OR it could be a combo of the seal and the hinge/ springs...I did pick up some used hinges at the boneyard for $7 each....I think I'll have them powdercoated and replace them....I got new springs coming too....

Lockdoc....Thanks for your input...I have lubed them and tried to move them around but no luck...Great idea....I'll replace both of them....

Thanks again guys!

12-31-2008, 09:28 AM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Fix or replace my hood hinge? hey guys, My passenger hood hinge (1st two pics) is bent compared to the driver side hinge....should I replace or is there an easier fix?? Thanks Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-31-2008, 11:03 AM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Fix or replace my hood hinge? How tired are you of putzing with it? Does it open/close easily enough? Does your hood sit where it should when it is closed, or does it stick up on one side? I don't know if you can straighten it w/o pulling it off, or not. But my opinion is that replacement is the only way. GM still has them, I believe, and for less than you'd pay an aftermarket supplier....if you know someone. Here's the part numbers: RH 391-1706; LH 391-1705; Hood hinge spring p/n: 389-0741. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-31-2008, 11:18 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: Fix or replace my hood hinge? - I've straightened them in place, lubed them up, and they worked fine. Thing about it is if you tried it the only thing you would have invested is your time . If it didn't work then you could replace it.... Like ChevLoRay said though, the correct fix would probably be to replace it with a good used one or a new one. If I was going with new I would want to replace both of them at the same time.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-31-2008, 11:35 AM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Fix or replace my hood hinge? ChevLoRay...Thanks for the reply and the part numbers....They really haven't been a problem....just bent...The hood sits okay....jst a little up in the back, but I think it's due to the hood seal being new OR it could be a combo of the seal and the hinge/ springs...I did pick up some used hinges at the boneyard for $7 each....I think I'll have them powdercoated and replace them....I got new springs coming too.... Lockdoc....Thanks for your input...I have lubed them and tried to move them around but no luck...Great idea....I'll replace both of them.... Thanks again guys! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present



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