Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

killerpickup · 05-20-2010, 02:45 PM

I left a message for AesC10s , But just realized the date of his posting. Do any of you know about building a tilt hood for these trucks or anything about a kit. Thanx, Killerpickup

74 C-30 · 05-20-2010, 03:21 PM

one like this? http://www.usbodysource.com/
http://www.usbodysource.com/__Photo-...evy/87-004.htm

dv8customs · 05-20-2010, 03:50 PM

I think he just wants to tilt the hood, not the whole front end. A lot of people use Buick hood hinges and modify them to fit.

thrtsxchambers · 05-20-2010, 08:49 PM

Yea, the parts that I have seen that work well are from older buicks and are cheap from a junkyard. I wanted to do that to mine over the winter but the weather this winter limited me to suicide and shaved doors. I hope its ok to post names but this member helped me out with info and pics about the process when he did it to one of his trucks,Restrorob, maybe he will chime in here or you could send him a message about the info. He has some really good pics of it and helpfull info.

dv8customs · 05-20-2010, 09:53 PM

I have considered doing this to mine as well...

**old Rusty C10** · 05-20-2010, 10:24 PM

when they say late model buick they mean like an 86 le sabre hood hinge set up

*Stitch* · 05-20-2010, 10:30 PM

also, captkaos has a US Body tilt front end....I think...

moneyeater · 05-21-2010, 02:28 AM

Look at this!
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...?step=tilthood
Volker

S10Fan · 05-21-2010, 05:41 AM

I used the hinge from a 1988 LeSabre for my S-10. For my S-10 the hinge had to be narrowed but all in all it was a very simple install. Getting the hood/latch adjusted properly wasn't quite as simple. LOL.

The hinges are easy to find and cheap.

Restrorob · 05-21-2010, 06:07 AM

88/89 LaSabre/Park Avenue hinges are the same, On full sized trucks they have to be widened.

I had this assembly in my 74 before I stripped it for restoring, Had a gust of wind take my glass hood off the prop rod and put the cowl scoop through the windshield.

That will NEVER happen again....

Working a deal on a 50 Styleline Coupe that may get the same treatment before it's over with.

killerpickup · 05-22-2010, 09:25 PM

I must say you people are great for helping me with my build. I havent found any other website that really brings truck and auto lovers together like this one Thanx again, killerpickup.

05-20-2010, 02:45 PM	#1
killerpickup Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seabeck WA. Posts: 20	Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs I left a message for AesC10s , But just realized the date of his posting. Do any of you know about building a tilt hood for these trucks or anything about a kit. Thanx, Killerpickup

05-20-2010, 03:21 PM	#2
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs one like this? http://www.usbodysource.com/ http://www.usbodysource.com/__Photo-...evy/87-004.htm __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

05-20-2010, 03:50 PM	#3
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs I think he just wants to tilt the hood, not the whole front end. A lot of people use Buick hood hinges and modify them to fit.

05-20-2010, 08:49 PM	#4
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs Yea, the parts that I have seen that work well are from older buicks and are cheap from a junkyard. I wanted to do that to mine over the winter but the weather this winter limited me to suicide and shaved doors. I hope its ok to post names but this member helped me out with info and pics about the process when he did it to one of his trucks,Restrorob, maybe he will chime in here or you could send him a message about the info. He has some really good pics of it and helpfull info.

05-20-2010, 09:53 PM	#5
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs I have considered doing this to mine as well...

05-20-2010, 10:24 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs when they say late model buick they mean like an 86 le sabre hood hinge set up __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-20-2010, 10:30 PM	#7
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs also, captkaos has a US Body tilt front end....I think...

05-21-2010, 02:28 AM	#8
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs Look at this! http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autol...?step=tilthood Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

05-21-2010, 05:41 AM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs I used the hinge from a 1988 LeSabre for my S-10. For my S-10 the hinge had to be narrowed but all in all it was a very simple install. Getting the hood/latch adjusted properly wasn't quite as simple. LOL. The hinges are easy to find and cheap. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

05-21-2010, 06:07 AM	#10
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs 88/89 LaSabre/Park Avenue hinges are the same, On full sized trucks they have to be widened. I had this assembly in my 74 before I stripped it for restoring, Had a gust of wind take my glass hood off the prop rod and put the cowl scoop through the windshield. That will NEVER happen again.... Working a deal on a 50 Styleline Coupe that may get the same treatment before it's over with. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

05-22-2010, 09:25 PM	#11
killerpickup Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seabeck WA. Posts: 20	Re: Tilt hood for 73-87 chevs I must say you people are great for helping me with my build. I havent found any other website that really brings truck and auto lovers together like this one Thanx again, killerpickup.



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