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OregonNed · 01-15-2017, 05:07 PM

I'm getting ready to install new, powdercoated hood hinges. The existing bolts are all the same it appears. Can somebody tell me the exact description of these 9/16" hex bolt screws in order to order the right stainless version to replace these? Hate to go back in with the old bolts. Thank you.

**Already Gone** · 01-16-2017, 03:10 AM

Just a suggestion. Clean the originals up on a grinding wheel, ( vice grips hold em good while cleaning ) then prime and paint them whatever color you had the hinges powder coated. My hinges aren't powder coated but are painted and that is what I did with my bolts.

**samkost** · 01-16-2017, 04:05 AM

Try Totally Stainless.
https://shop.totallystainless.com/
They have kits and specific hardware for our C10's.

OregonNed · 01-16-2017, 07:58 PM

Thanks, guys. I just wasn't sure what to order if I went stainless. One thread listed them as 3/8 - 16 and another 3/8 - 24 thread. I think I will try the paint idea. My restored ones are silver/chrome coating with the springs gloss black.

cdowns · 01-16-2017, 08:45 PM

go into ace hardware and match up with the stailess and pay as you walk out with the brand new shiny ones

Andy4639 · 01-16-2017, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

go into ace hardware and match up with the stailess and pay as you walk out with the brand new shiny ones

Most every hardware store has a gauge to screw your bolt into to find the right one. once you know what size it is just buy the S/S bolts.
Lowes and HD will have them mounted on the rack close to the hardware section.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-17-2017, 02:33 AM

If I understand the question, the original bolts used on the hinge are 9/16" head tapered screws (i.e. bolts) with integrated washers. The screw threads are 3/8" x 7/8" & 16 TC.

volksworld · 01-17-2017, 05:43 PM

totally stainless sells them with the correct style dished head if that matters to you...if you dont care ace lowes etc have stainless 3/8 16 bolts in stock ...remember to put anti seize on them as stainless likes to gall in the threads

01-15-2017, 05:07 PM	#1
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Hood hinge bolts I'm getting ready to install new, powdercoated hood hinges. The existing bolts are all the same it appears. Can somebody tell me the exact description of these 9/16" hex bolt screws in order to order the right stainless version to replace these? Hate to go back in with the old bolts. Thank you. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

01-16-2017, 03:10 AM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,105	Re: Hood hinge bolts Just a suggestion. Clean the originals up on a grinding wheel, ( vice grips hold em good while cleaning ) then prime and paint them whatever color you had the hinges powder coated. My hinges aren't powder coated but are painted and that is what I did with my bolts. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-16-2017, 04:05 AM	#3
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 612	Re: Hood hinge bolts Try Totally Stainless. https://shop.totallystainless.com/ They have kits and specific hardware for our C10's.

01-16-2017, 07:58 PM	#4
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Hood hinge bolts Thanks, guys. I just wasn't sure what to order if I went stainless. One thread listed them as 3/8 - 16 and another 3/8 - 24 thread. I think I will try the paint idea. My restored ones are silver/chrome coating with the springs gloss black. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

01-16-2017, 08:45 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Hood hinge bolts go into ace hardware and match up with the stailess and pay as you walk out with the brand new shiny ones __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-17-2017, 02:33 AM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,188	Re: Hood hinge bolts If I understand the question, the original bolts used on the hinge are 9/16" head tapered screws (i.e. bolts) with integrated washers. The screw threads are 3/8" x 7/8" & 16 TC. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-17-2017, 05:43 PM	#8
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 389	Re: Hood hinge bolts totally stainless sells them with the correct style dished head if that matters to you...if you dont care ace lowes etc have stainless 3/8 16 bolts in stock ...remember to put anti seize on them as stainless likes to gall in the threads __________________ 1970 short step c10 leaf spring 454



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