Looking for some good hood hinges - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RustyPile · 11-30-2018, 04:42 PM

Several months ago, I acquired a reasonably nice '71 C/10 short wide. It went through a "budget restoration" about 10 - 12 years ago.. Originally, it was a base model I-6/tott... A 454/TH350 was installed.. Numerous brackets, hinges and other bolt-on items were replaced with chrome plated pieces. Many of those pieces are now rusted.. I'm correcting many of the faults created from the "budget restoration".. The hood hinges are worn and sloppy, preventing the hood from closing properly.. Several vendors have replacement hinges that are equally priced.. My dilemma is who has the best hinges.. I'm not the least bit interested in those high dollar billet hinges, plain vanilla works just fine for me..

Auroch · 11-30-2018, 06:39 PM

If you are going for the original look, these are good quality: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/oer-t70297 (passenger side)
and OER T70298 (Driver Side)

Goodmark usually does a good job at OER parts too.

un4gvn! · 11-30-2018, 06:48 PM

Rockauto also have them.

RustyPile · 11-30-2018, 07:05 PM

Thanks guys.. I took a look at those Summit Racing hinges a few days ago and liked the reviews posted.. I figured I'd get some opinions first, but I think since I'm about 100 miles from the nearest Summit store, and shipping time will be at a minimum, I'll order from them..

Andy4639 · 12-01-2018, 07:30 AM

Hands down, call Willie!

Don't mess with anybody else he is the best.

http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/services/

Lanman1972 · 12-01-2018, 10:20 AM

Manes truck parts sells new and good used hinges. Goodluck!

11-30-2018, 04:42 PM	#1
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,841	Looking for some good hood hinges Several months ago, I acquired a reasonably nice '71 C/10 short wide. It went through a "budget restoration" about 10 - 12 years ago.. Originally, it was a base model I-6/tott... A 454/TH350 was installed.. Numerous brackets, hinges and other bolt-on items were replaced with chrome plated pieces. Many of those pieces are now rusted.. I'm correcting many of the faults created from the "budget restoration".. The hood hinges are worn and sloppy, preventing the hood from closing properly.. Several vendors have replacement hinges that are equally priced.. My dilemma is who has the best hinges.. I'm not the least bit interested in those high dollar billet hinges, plain vanilla works just fine for me..

11-30-2018, 06:39 PM	#2
Auroch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: GA Posts: 151	Re: Looking for some good hood hinges If you are going for the original look, these are good quality: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/oer-t70297 (passenger side) and OER T70298 (Driver Side) Goodmark usually does a good job at OER parts too.

11-30-2018, 06:48 PM	#3
un4gvn! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Latrobe, Pa. 15650 Posts: 351	Re: Looking for some good hood hinges Rockauto also have them.

11-30-2018, 07:05 PM	#4
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,841	Re: Looking for some good hood hinges Thanks guys.. I took a look at those Summit Racing hinges a few days ago and liked the reviews posted.. I figured I'd get some opinions first, but I think since I'm about 100 miles from the nearest Summit store, and shipping time will be at a minimum, I'll order from them..

12-01-2018, 07:30 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Looking for some good hood hinges Hands down, call Willie! Don't mess with anybody else he is the best. http://www.hoodhingerepair.com/services/ __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-01-2018, 10:20 AM	#6
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Looking for some good hood hinges Manes truck parts sells new and good used hinges. Goodluck! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.



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