Hood hinge choices - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

UKNOWME · 05-11-2015, 06:58 PM

What are my options for quality hood hinges without going to a pair of 600.00 billets? 1980 C10

andrewmp6 · 05-12-2015, 05:09 AM

Lmc does carry oem style hinges no clue on the quality of them tho.

**MikeB** · 05-12-2015, 08:13 AM

There is a Taiwanese company that makes very nice hoods hinges, but I don't think they sell under their own name. I don't know if they're available for our trucks, but I bought a pair for a 55 car from a 55-57 Chevy vendor based on his recommendation and what I had heard on a forum. Turns out they were very well made, equal to or better than OEM in my opinion. I think all their hinges are painted (or plated?) silver.

I'd also try Classic Parts. I've had good luck with their products and support.

http://www.classicparts.com/1973-80-.../#.VVHtyo5VhBc

http://www.classicparts.com/1973-80-.../#.VVHt_I5VhBc

Springs:
http://www.classicparts.com/1973-80-.../#.VVHukI5VhBc

UKNOWME · 05-13-2015, 03:21 PM

I know plenty people carry the OE style but I figured they may damage the hood like the old ones did. Thought maybe someone knew of a better designed hinge without spending 600 for billets. I don't mind spending a little more than the regular ones though.

JWall · 05-13-2015, 03:56 PM

Options are pretty much the billet hinges, sisco hinges or factory stuff.
The WAM Rods kit is for 81 & up.

I went with the EMS billet hinges & love them...

About the best pics I could find on short notice...
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Here are the Sisco hinges...

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UKNOWME · 05-13-2015, 04:15 PM

I hate to seem like such a tight ass but this thing is getting to be way more than I planned to spend. I know those are worth it though.

ArkGL01 · 05-13-2015, 04:29 PM

powder coated ones on ebay chrome and black springs are nice for 200$

tucsonjwt · 05-14-2015, 11:18 AM

These are available in junkyards for cheap. Check Ebay.

UKNOWME · 05-14-2015, 11:35 AM

I have hinges already so junkyard probably won't be any different. I'm just replacing them so I don't mess up my new hood. I'll just buy a set from LMC to with new springs and the hood brace kit.

tucsonjwt · 05-14-2015, 12:33 PM

You are saying that your current hinges are no good? I have seen plenty of hinges that operate fine on truck hoods in the junkyards. Unless the truck has been hit hard in the front, they don't go bad out here in the desert. 73-80 trucks are a different story, since they have an older design with big clunky hinges that crunch the hood when they get old. I would take good used hinges over Chinese LMC hinges any day - but each to his or her own.

**MikeB** · 05-14-2015, 12:49 PM

What do you mean about the OEM hinges damaging the hood? Also, what does the LMC hood brace kit look like, and why use it?

Thanks.

JWall · 05-14-2015, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeB

What do you mean about the OEM hinges damaging the hood? Also, what does the LMC hood brace kit look like, and why use it?

Thanks.

It is very common for the 73-80 hoods to bend in the center near the end of the hinges.

Here is the brace kit... http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/CC/full.aspx?page=14

Your truck being a 82 has a different style hinge that doesn't seem to have this issue (or at least not as common).

This damage is another reason I decided to get away from the factory style hinges on my truck.

Skunksmash · 05-14-2015, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

I hate to seem like such a tight ass but this thing is getting to be way more than I planned to spend. I know those are worth it though.

Worth $600? No sir.

UKNOWME · 05-14-2015, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

You are saying that your current hinges are no good?

I'm trying to be proactive. The hinges I have are a little hard as well as keep the hood from resting flush up by the cowl. I didn't want to leave them on a crack the hood.

whiskeydented · 05-14-2015, 10:44 PM

There is a guy out there that rebuilds the GM hinges. I was going to have him do my chevelle hinges. I'm going to try and dig up his site.

got it
http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/

UKNOWME · 05-14-2015, 11:00 PM

Probably weak springs

whiskeydented · 05-14-2015, 11:06 PM

The rivets wear and create slop in the hinge in addition to springs.

UKNOWME · 05-15-2015, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiskeydented

There is a guy out there that rebuilds the GM hinges. I was going to have him do my chevelle hinges. I'm going to try and dig up his site.

got it
http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/

Thanks, I sent him an email.

05-11-2015, 06:58 PM	#1
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Hood hinge choices What are my options for quality hood hinges without going to a pair of 600.00 billets? 1980 C10 __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-12-2015, 05:09 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Hood hinge choices Lmc does carry oem style hinges no clue on the quality of them tho.

05-12-2015, 08:13 AM	#3
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Hood hinge choices There is a Taiwanese company that makes very nice hoods hinges, but I don't think they sell under their own name. I don't know if they're available for our trucks, but I bought a pair for a 55 car from a 55-57 Chevy vendor based on his recommendation and what I had heard on a forum. Turns out they were very well made, equal to or better than OEM in my opinion. I think all their hinges are painted (or plated?) silver. I'd also try Classic Parts. I've had good luck with their products and support. http://www.classicparts.com/1973-80-.../#.VVHtyo5VhBc http://www.classicparts.com/1973-80-.../#.VVHt_I5VhBc Springs: http://www.classicparts.com/1973-80-.../#.VVHukI5VhBc __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 05-12-2015 at 09:55 AM.

05-13-2015, 03:21 PM	#4
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Hood hinge choices I know plenty people carry the OE style but I figured they may damage the hood like the old ones did. Thought maybe someone knew of a better designed hinge without spending 600 for billets. I don't mind spending a little more than the regular ones though. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-13-2015, 03:56 PM	#5
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Hood hinge choices Options are pretty much the billet hinges, sisco hinges or factory stuff. The WAM Rods kit is for 81 & up. I went with the EMS billet hinges & love them... About the best pics I could find on short notice... Here are the Sisco hinges... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

05-13-2015, 04:15 PM	#6
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Hood hinge choices I hate to seem like such a tight ass but this thing is getting to be way more than I planned to spend. I know those are worth it though. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-13-2015, 04:29 PM	#7
ArkGL01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nlr Arkansas Posts: 254	Re: Hood hinge choices powder coated ones on ebay chrome and black springs are nice for 200$ __________________ really clean 72! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=531183[/url] also 1972 2wd blaze.

05-14-2015, 11:18 AM	#8
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Hood hinge choices These are available in junkyards for cheap. Check Ebay.

05-14-2015, 11:35 AM	#9
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Hood hinge choices I have hinges already so junkyard probably won't be any different. I'm just replacing them so I don't mess up my new hood. I'll just buy a set from LMC to with new springs and the hood brace kit. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-14-2015, 12:33 PM	#10
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Hood hinge choices You are saying that your current hinges are no good? I have seen plenty of hinges that operate fine on truck hoods in the junkyards. Unless the truck has been hit hard in the front, they don't go bad out here in the desert. 73-80 trucks are a different story, since they have an older design with big clunky hinges that crunch the hood when they get old. I would take good used hinges over Chinese LMC hinges any day - but each to his or her own.

05-14-2015, 12:49 PM	#11
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Hood hinge choices What do you mean about the OEM hinges damaging the hood? Also, what does the LMC hood brace kit look like, and why use it? Thanks. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

05-14-2015, 10:44 PM	#15
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: Hood hinge choices There is a guy out there that rebuilds the GM hinges. I was going to have him do my chevelle hinges. I'm going to try and dig up his site. got it http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/

05-14-2015, 11:00 PM	#16
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: Hood hinge choices Probably weak springs __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

05-14-2015, 11:06 PM	#17
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: Hood hinge choices The rivets wear and create slop in the hinge in addition to springs.



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