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RON WOODGEARD · 10-08-2003, 03:50 AM

I know I read something here a year or so ago, but don't remember what to use.

What year of a truck can we get the spring off of to pop our hood up with? Mine's a real pain, You have to slip something under the lip to pop it up to open it.

Ron

OhioDan · 10-08-2003, 04:02 AM

Mine would do that until I adjusted it. Now it pops up 'bout 2-3". I loosened up the bolts to the fender and tilted the hood all the way open and then some. Tightened the bolts and tried it. Popped right open. You'll have to do it a couple times to get it right. Just my $.02 .

tom hand · 10-08-2003, 07:32 AM

Mine was like that. If you lube the hinges it might help. Mine had a bad hinge and once I replaced them, now I have to hold my hand over it to keep it from flying open when I pop the latch

Huck · 10-08-2003, 08:45 AM

Ron, try my patented method of hood adjustment and that may do the deal without any modifications. First lube the hinge pivot points real well first with some oil then with some silicon white lube spray. When nice and smoooth, then with the hood open all the way, try adjusting the hinges a bit by loosening the rear two bolts on the hinge to fender adjustment, then push the hood up just a bit beyond the normal open position---just enough to get the hinges to piviot a bit more to the rear. Then tighten the rear bolts. Now slowely bring the hood down. May need to loosen the hood latch plate that mounts to the hood so that the tapered latch centers into the latch mechanism. Once done, the rear of the hood will sit flat with the fenders/cowel. And, when you pull the latch to open, the hood should pop up about 2 " as long as there is no hood to fenders/grill alignment issues. Done this many-many times and it works even with some worn hinges!!! Good luck---Huck

landon4421 · 10-08-2003, 10:32 AM

A buddy of mine Ron, his hood poped up like half way when I puled the hood latch. I was like sweeeeet, mine dose not do that. He gave me the same advice as ( HUCK ) just gave ! I personally have not had a chance to get it done but I will try it out soon here !

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-08-2003, 11:08 AM

I had done like Huck said, to mine and my buddy's and both of them pop open 2-3". It sure beats trying to stick something under the lip!!!

RON WOODGEARD · 10-08-2003, 02:16 PM

Ok, Guys I will definetely give it a try...

Thanks,

Ron

crazy longhorn · 10-08-2003, 06:37 PM

Mine was a pain in the arse......i welded the hood to the fenders(after i split the fenders). Now the complete clip tilts foward.....no more hassles

crazyL

67cst · 10-08-2003, 06:59 PM

i replaced one of the hinges on my truck a month ago, it doesnt pop worth a darn either, i have to use the G om GMC to lift ... it sucks, im going to go try that fix method from huck and see how it goes

Adam12 · 10-08-2003, 07:26 PM

I used to have to pry mine open but then I adjusted it and now it pops up fine, it takes a little time and patence but adjust it and its worth it

RON WOODGEARD · 10-08-2003, 08:51 PM

I use to tilt every hot rod that I owned, And I'm contemplating this one also.
The only reason this one isn't probably not already done, I lived in a dusty gravel road area for 18 years. I'm not there anymore, Now I can see a Lake off of my deck...So no more dang desert dust on the manifold...

But it will be a ways down the road, Like, maybe a year or so.
So much to do, So little time.

Ron

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Originally posted by crazy longhorn
Mine was a pain in the arse......i welded the hood to the fenders(after i split the fenders). Now the complete clip tilts foward.....no more hassles crazyL

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-08-2003, 09:11 PM

I did the huck hood adjustment and the hood has popped up 2-3 inch's ever since.

10-08-2003, 03:50 AM	#1
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Spring to pop hood up ?? I know I read something here a year or so ago, but don't remember what to use. What year of a truck can we get the spring off of to pop our hood up with? Mine's a real pain, You have to slip something under the lip to pop it up to open it. Ron

10-08-2003, 04:02 AM	#2
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Mine would do that until I adjusted it. Now it pops up 'bout 2-3". I loosened up the bolts to the fender and tilted the hood all the way open and then some. Tightened the bolts and tried it. Popped right open. You'll have to do it a couple times to get it right. Just my $.02 . __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

10-08-2003, 07:32 AM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Mine was like that. If you lube the hinges it might help. Mine had a bad hinge and once I replaced them, now I have to hold my hand over it to keep it from flying open when I pop the latch __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

10-08-2003, 10:32 AM	#5
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	A buddy of mine Ron, his hood poped up like half way when I puled the hood latch. I was like sweeeeet, mine dose not do that. He gave me the same advice as ( HUCK ) just gave ! I personally have not had a chance to get it done but I will try it out soon here ! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

10-08-2003, 11:08 AM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	I had done like Huck said, to mine and my buddy's and both of them pop open 2-3". It sure beats trying to stick something under the lip!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-08-2003, 08:45 AM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Ron, try my patented method of hood adjustment and that may do the deal without any modifications. First lube the hinge pivot points real well first with some oil then with some silicon white lube spray. When nice and smoooth, then with the hood open all the way, try adjusting the hinges a bit by loosening the rear two bolts on the hinge to fender adjustment, then push the hood up just a bit beyond the normal open position---just enough to get the hinges to piviot a bit more to the rear. Then tighten the rear bolts. Now slowely bring the hood down. May need to loosen the hood latch plate that mounts to the hood so that the tapered latch centers into the latch mechanism. Once done, the rear of the hood will sit flat with the fenders/cowel. And, when you pull the latch to open, the hood should pop up about 2 " as long as there is no hood to fenders/grill alignment issues. Done this many-many times and it works even with some worn hinges!!! Good luck---Huck

10-08-2003, 02:16 PM	#7
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Ok, Guys I will definetely give it a try... Thanks, Ron

10-08-2003, 06:37 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Mine was a pain in the arse......i welded the hood to the fenders(after i split the fenders). Now the complete clip tilts foward.....no more hassles crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-08-2003, 06:59 PM	#9
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	i replaced one of the hinges on my truck a month ago, it doesnt pop worth a darn either, i have to use the G om GMC to lift ... it sucks, im going to go try that fix method from huck and see how it goes __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-08-2003, 07:26 PM	#10
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	I used to have to pry mine open but then I adjusted it and now it pops up fine, it takes a little time and patence but adjust it and its worth it __________________ 70 SWB 481 ci, TH-400, Edlebrok Victor Jr. intake, Holley street avenger 770, Dynomax ceramic coated headers. Dual flowmasters. and only 3516134 more little things to do.

10-08-2003, 09:11 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	I did the huck hood adjustment and the hood has popped up 2-3 inch's ever since. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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