Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DURG** · 02-17-2013, 03:59 PM

I am looking for a set of these Porterbuilt hood hinge relocation brackets. I thought someone may have a set after upgrading to his newer style hood hinges. I posted here figuring guys may frequent this section more than the parts board?

shooter64 · 02-17-2013, 10:04 PM

I talked to dave at porterbuilt about the very same thing and he said they are gonna start making them again, but said something about the schematics being on a frozen hard drive that needs unlocked. I like those better also compared to the cowl hinge

**DURG** · 02-17-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shooter64

I talked to dave at porterbuilt about the very same thing and he said they are gonna start making them again, but said something about the schematics being on a frozen hard drive that needs unlocked. I like those better also compared to the cowl hinge

Nate told me he spent enough time looking for the files and does not plan to offer them in the future. That's why I'm trying the forums now.

**lolife99** · 02-17-2013, 10:14 PM

What's wrong with the cowl mount hinges?

shooter64 · 02-17-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DURG

Nate told me he spent enough time looking for the files and does not plan to offer them in the future. That's why I'm trying the forums now.

Dont imagine that it would be that hard to recreate if you can find a set to remeasure. I was gonna attempt it myself. The cowl hinges are a poor design in my opinion. You gotta take a hood propwith you everywhere you go

**DURG** · 02-17-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What's wrong with the cowl mount hinges?

Nothing if you want to cut up the cowl and weld to the hood, but I want to run tubular bracing from the front of these out and down to my front frame horns and then add a cross brace, all of which will bolt in and be removeable. I can make my own if I have to, but the Porterbuilt ones are nice and thought I may luck out and find a set.

Jeff La · 02-17-2013, 11:28 PM

Anybody got a pic of them mounted up???

blazins10 · 02-18-2013, 03:35 AM

I wanted a set of these too , they told me same thing about being lost
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jonzcustomshop · 02-18-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What's wrong with the cowl mount hinges?

these might be a better option for someone that just wants a bolt on item.

SCOTI · 02-18-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

these might be a better option for someone that just wants a bolt on item.

x2. Been hoping to come across some as well to duplicate.

shooter64 · 02-18-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

Anybody got a pic of them mounted up???

I originally seen them on a truck on this website and thats when I called porterbuilt. Maybe if we keep this thread going someone will make some and share the measurements
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SCOTI · 02-18-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shooter64

I originally seen them on a truck on this website and thats when I called porterbuilt. Maybe if we keep this thread going someone will make some and share the measurements
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Hopefully, someone that already has a set can supply/offer up dimensions (since the original mfr has no intention of offering these again because they're out-dated).

**lolife99** · 02-18-2013, 08:25 PM

They were on Dino's crew cab when it was still a single cab.
His panel may also have them.
Seems like Dino swapped them to a set of cowl mounted PB hinges.
You might pm Dino.
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Brad54 · 02-18-2013, 08:48 PM

I guess I don't see why these would be needed...
Why would you remove the original hood hinges?

-Brad

shooter64 · 02-18-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad54

I guess I don't see why these would be needed...
Why would you remove the original hood hinges?

-Brad

When ur truck has a dropmember tou need to remove inner fenders and thats where the factory hinges attach
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SCOTI · 02-18-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad54

I guess I don't see why these would be needed...
Why would you remove the original hood hinges?

-Brad

No OE inner fenders = no OE hood hinges unless there's something to bolt them to @ the firewall (that's what these pieces are).

**Captainfab** · 02-19-2013, 02:20 AM

I could probably make some up as long as Nate was OK with it. Would need some basic measurements though.

Brad54 · 02-19-2013, 02:40 AM

Ah. No inner fenders... Much clearer now.

Thanks.
-Brad

82swb · 03-06-2013, 12:15 AM

Did anything come of this? I would like to find myself a set as well.

**DURG** · 03-06-2013, 05:50 AM

I ended up getting a new set from another member who didn't use them because he ordered the newer Porterbuilt hinges.

tincan1966 · 03-06-2013, 08:21 AM

I'd sure like to find a set

shooter64 · 03-06-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DURG

I ended up getting a new set from another member who didn't use them because he ordered the newer Porterbuilt hinges.

If anyone else has them laying around ill buy them from you. Sending dino a pm didnt work lol
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82swb · 03-06-2013, 01:43 PM

Hey durg, is there any way you could send me measurements?
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**DURG** · 03-06-2013, 05:54 PM

The only critical dimensions are for the hood mounting hole locations and the holes that they mount to on the firewall and how they relate to each other, which are all the same measurements as your stock inners so you should be able to get those from your stock ones. If there is something specific in addition to those measurements you need, let me know what dimensions you need.

ChefCy · 04-21-2014, 04:01 PM

bump. any body have the older ones or ended up making some that i could purchase?

02-17-2013, 03:59 PM	#1
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? I am looking for a set of these Porterbuilt hood hinge relocation brackets. I thought someone may have a set after upgrading to his newer style hood hinges. I posted here figuring guys may frequent this section more than the parts board? __________________ 1962 Impala SS 383 stroker Tremec TKO 600 Black 1965 SWB BBW Fleetside Custom Cab PB Coilover setup Black 2003 100th Anniversary Road King Classic Silver Black

02-17-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
shooter64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Elyria, ohio Posts: 180	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? I talked to dave at porterbuilt about the very same thing and he said they are gonna start making them again, but said something about the schematics being on a frozen hard drive that needs unlocked. I like those better also compared to the cowl hinge

02-17-2013, 10:14 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? What's wrong with the cowl mount hinges? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-17-2013, 11:28 PM	#7
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? Anybody got a pic of them mounted up???

02-18-2013, 03:35 AM	#8
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02-18-2013, 08:25 PM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? They were on Dino's crew cab when it was still a single cab. His panel may also have them. Seems like Dino swapped them to a set of cowl mounted PB hinges. You might pm Dino. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-18-2013, 08:48 PM	#14
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,456	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? I guess I don't see why these would be needed... Why would you remove the original hood hinges? -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

02-19-2013, 02:20 AM	#17
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02-19-2013, 02:40 AM	#18
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,456	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? Ah. No inner fenders... Much clearer now. Thanks. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

03-06-2013, 12:15 AM	#19
82swb Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 256	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? Did anything come of this? I would like to find myself a set as well.

03-06-2013, 05:50 AM	#20
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? I ended up getting a new set from another member who didn't use them because he ordered the newer Porterbuilt hinges. __________________ 1962 Impala SS 383 stroker Tremec TKO 600 Black 1965 SWB BBW Fleetside Custom Cab PB Coilover setup Black 2003 100th Anniversary Road King Classic Silver Black

03-06-2013, 08:21 AM	#21
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? I'd sure like to find a set

03-06-2013, 01:43 PM	#23
82swb Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 256	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? Hey durg, is there any way you could send me measurements? Posted via Mobile Device

03-06-2013, 05:54 PM	#24
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? The only critical dimensions are for the hood mounting hole locations and the holes that they mount to on the firewall and how they relate to each other, which are all the same measurements as your stock inners so you should be able to get those from your stock ones. If there is something specific in addition to those measurements you need, let me know what dimensions you need. __________________ 1962 Impala SS 383 stroker Tremec TKO 600 Black 1965 SWB BBW Fleetside Custom Cab PB Coilover setup Black 2003 100th Anniversary Road King Classic Silver Black

04-21-2014, 04:01 PM	#25
ChefCy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston,TX.....Hometown of San Jose Cali Posts: 361	Re: Porterbuilt older style hood hinge brackets? bump. any body have the older ones or ended up making some that i could purchase? __________________ 63 big window lwb bagged and shaved



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