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**First c10** · 12-05-2018, 08:15 PM

Hey all.
I was wondering if anyone has used used billet hood hinges like EMS
Or the LMC billet hinges?
I like the black ones from LMC but need to know if they fit well.

LMC billet hood hinge

If you have used them please post pros and cons plus pictures?
Please no stock steel ones.
Thank you

Signkutter · 12-05-2018, 09:37 PM

Nice hinges...I'm the market as well....but those are a little rich for my blood...

**First c10** · 12-06-2018, 10:32 AM

I agree they are expensive. I am hoping to see options for hinges over the stock ones.

**SIXTY9** · 12-06-2018, 11:47 AM

Check out these on EBAY, I don't have them but been looking at them.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-67-72-...hT3:rk:23:pf:0

GMCRanchTruck · 12-06-2018, 12:02 PM

I watched a video on youtube awhile back showing the replacement of stock to the upgraded expensive billet hood hinges. They are apparently an easy replacement, zero modifications and because of a few oval shaped mounting holes, they are great for finding and adjusting for the perfect fit. Plus they will never bend/warp or distort like the stock hinge will over time. I would suppose its a good long term investment, but damn that's a l lot of money for a hinge. Especially with an old beat up truck like mine, it'll be a long while before a $600 dollar hinge is needed.

Zeroman · 12-06-2018, 02:32 PM

SIXTY9, FYI that price on eBay is without shocks, so it is going to be more by the time you add them.

Here is a pic of my Eddie Motorsport hinges. They are nice, but they are just as difficult to adjust. I have adjusted mine twice, and I am still not where I want to be with the hood.

**SIXTY9** · 12-06-2018, 03:08 PM

Zeroman,

Yes I forgot to say that about the shocks. I was going to get the measurements and order them thru McMaster-Carr if I decide to go with them.

Thanks,
Wally

OregonNed · 12-06-2018, 04:36 PM

I've heard some of them won't mount with the stock heater box in place, but it seemed to me that the LMC one did. There is a good youtube video of the install. They look pretty good..

**First c10** · 12-06-2018, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

I've heard some of them won't mount with the stock heater box in place, but it seemed to me that the LMC one did. There is a good youtube video of the install. They look pretty good..

Yes that is were I seen them. I have a smoothed firewall so I shouldn't have a problem as long as the hinge mounts in the stock location.
the EMS 's are nice but I like the look of the black and aluminum LMC ones...
just concerned about fitment.

LMC HINGES VIDEO

**First c10** · 12-06-2018, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIXTY9

Check out these on EBAY, I don't have them but been looking at them.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-67-72-...hT3:rk:23:pf:0

I seen these just not sure if they need a spring or shock. They do not look like they have anything to hold the hood up so not sure if you have to purchase something additional.

anyone have these???

**First c10** · 12-06-2018, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeroman

SIXTY9, FYI that price on eBay is without shocks, so it is going to be more by the time you add them.

Here is a pic of my Eddie Motorsport hinges. They are nice, but they are just as difficult to adjust. I have adjusted mine twice, and I am still not where I want to be with the hood.

Zeroman, these look good as I thought they would. This is on my list just looking for info on the others.
my truck has the SS button head bolts so these would definitely continue the theme.
can you please post a pictures of the driver side???

Zeroman · 12-07-2018, 08:02 AM

better pics

Andy4639 · 12-07-2018, 09:55 AM

I would love to have a set for my 71 but man those things are way up there.
They would look nice but just can't see that kind of money for them. Not yet anyways. Do they need shocks as well????
E bay description isn't very clear.
DESCRIPTION

FITS 1967 - 1972 Chevy GM Truck

THESE HINGES ARE BILLET ALUMINUM, BLACK COATED.

THESE HINGES HAVE PLENTY OF ADJUSTMENT SO YOU CAN GET YOUR HOOD TO LINE UP PERFECTLY, BETTER THAN ORIGINAL HINGES.

NOTE:This is a version without shocks included in the package.

Zeroman · 12-07-2018, 10:34 AM

I understand concerning the cost. I picked these up of off craigslist. The fellow who had purchased them, mounted them, then decided to bag his truck. He had to go with firewall mounted hinges, so he was not able to return them. I just got lucky.

All hood hinges would need either a spring, or shock. The hood is too heavy.

That is why the eBay description says "does not include shocks". You have to buy those separate.

The problem with buying them separate is that you do not know what rating of shock you need.

If you go to the Eddie Motorsports website they talk about whether, or not, the hood is stock, cowl, or fiberglass because they have different shock ratings for the weights of the hoods.

Too soft of a shock the hood will not hold itself up. Too stiff and you might have issues with opening the hood....the latch may get stuck.

darrellyates · 12-07-2018, 03:31 PM

I used the Eddie Motorsports hinges on my truck. I got them from a vendor on this site... best price I found.

I like them. I've got a smoothed firewall as well, so not sure about the heater box but nothing along those lines was asked, so I assume they would work? You could call them and ask...

Andy4639 · 12-07-2018, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrellyates

I used the Eddie Motorsports hinges on my truck. I got them from a vendor on this site... best price I found.

I like them. I've got a smoothed firewall as well, so not sure about the heater box but nothing along those lines was asked, so I assume they would work? You could call them and ask...

That sir deserved them!

darrellyates · 12-07-2018, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

That sir deserved them!

Thanks man! Just for the record, my oldest (the one in medical school; yes I'm proud) is also named Andy (well, Andrew actually, but will always be Andy to me!)!

Thanks for the compliment!

**First c10** · 12-07-2018, 06:40 PM

looks good guys!

Andy4639 · 12-07-2018, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrellyates

Thanks man! Just for the record, my oldest (the one in medical school; yes I'm proud) is also named Andy (well, Andrew actually, but will always be Andy to me!)!

Thanks for the compliment!

Great name sir! My real names is also but go by Andy mostly. My mom always called me Andrew but she is gone now.

**First c10** · 12-08-2018, 12:00 PM

Hey guys doing a little research. The eBay hinges are from demotor performance they have warehouses in Georgia and California. But sure they are imported in.

Here is a link to the hinges from ther website
demotor hood hinge

And here is the link to the shocks 300#

demotor hood shocks

Under 400$ so this maybe an option over the 650$ plus EMS.

I was hoping someone would have tried these or the LMC ones.

Also your truck engine bays look great and worthy of 650$ hinges. That is my goal

**First c10** · 12-09-2018, 11:10 PM

Well I guess the shock I referenced above will not work with the c10 hinges and they don’t have the ones that do. So waste of time. For the eBay ones.

**SIXTY9** · 12-11-2018, 10:09 AM

I emailed Demotor and they sent me this link with the hood hinges with the struts. Their email is support@demotoring.com and they will email the link to the hinges.

**First c10** · 12-11-2018, 11:10 AM

I had messaged them on eBay and they said they don't have the shocks for c10 hinges. just the hinges..... Let us know what they say! thank you!

**nlped** · 12-11-2018, 11:19 AM

I’ve got the eBay ones, but mine came with shocks. I haven’t installed them, so I can’t attest to there functionality.

**First c10** · 12-11-2018, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I’ve got the eBay ones, but mine came with shocks. I haven’t installed them, so I can’t attes to there functionality.

Cool. What is your overall opinion of them? And do your shocks have part numbers? I am wondering if they are the same as the ones I linked above.

They also look like they come with SS hardware. Is it polished or machined?

12-05-2018, 08:15 PM	#1
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Billet hood hinges Hey all. I was wondering if anyone has used used billet hood hinges like EMS Or the LMC billet hinges? I like the black ones from LMC but need to know if they fit well. LMC billet hood hinge If you have used them please post pros and cons plus pictures? Please no stock steel ones. Thank you __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-05-2018, 09:37 PM	#2
Signkutter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 45	Re: Billet hood hinges Nice hinges...I'm the market as well....but those are a little rich for my blood...

12-06-2018, 10:32 AM	#3
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges I agree they are expensive. I am hoping to see options for hinges over the stock ones. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-06-2018, 11:47 AM	#4
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Billet hood hinges Check out these on EBAY, I don't have them but been looking at them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-67-72-...hT3:rk:23:pf:0

12-06-2018, 12:02 PM	#5
GMCRanchTruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 8	Re: Billet hood hinges I watched a video on youtube awhile back showing the replacement of stock to the upgraded expensive billet hood hinges. They are apparently an easy replacement, zero modifications and because of a few oval shaped mounting holes, they are great for finding and adjusting for the perfect fit. Plus they will never bend/warp or distort like the stock hinge will over time. I would suppose its a good long term investment, but damn that's a l lot of money for a hinge. Especially with an old beat up truck like mine, it'll be a long while before a $600 dollar hinge is needed.

12-06-2018, 02:32 PM	#6
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Billet hood hinges SIXTY9, FYI that price on eBay is without shocks, so it is going to be more by the time you add them. Here is a pic of my Eddie Motorsport hinges. They are nice, but they are just as difficult to adjust. I have adjusted mine twice, and I am still not where I want to be with the hood. Attached Images

12-06-2018, 03:08 PM	#7
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Billet hood hinges Zeroman, Yes I forgot to say that about the shocks. I was going to get the measurements and order them thru McMaster-Carr if I decide to go with them. Thanks, Wally

12-06-2018, 04:36 PM	#8
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Billet hood hinges I've heard some of them won't mount with the stock heater box in place, but it seemed to me that the LMC one did. There is a good youtube video of the install. They look pretty good.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

12-07-2018, 08:02 AM	#12
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Billet hood hinges better pics Attached Images

12-07-2018, 09:55 AM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Billet hood hinges I would love to have a set for my 71 but man those things are way up there. They would look nice but just can't see that kind of money for them. Not yet anyways. Do they need shocks as well???? E bay description isn't very clear. DESCRIPTION FITS 1967 - 1972 Chevy GM Truck THESE HINGES ARE BILLET ALUMINUM, BLACK COATED. THESE HINGES HAVE PLENTY OF ADJUSTMENT SO YOU CAN GET YOUR HOOD TO LINE UP PERFECTLY, BETTER THAN ORIGINAL HINGES. NOTE:This is a version without shocks included in the package. __________________ 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.

12-07-2018, 10:34 AM	#14
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Billet hood hinges I understand concerning the cost. I picked these up of off craigslist. The fellow who had purchased them, mounted them, then decided to bag his truck. He had to go with firewall mounted hinges, so he was not able to return them. I just got lucky. All hood hinges would need either a spring, or shock. The hood is too heavy. That is why the eBay description says "does not include shocks". You have to buy those separate. The problem with buying them separate is that you do not know what rating of shock you need. If you go to the Eddie Motorsports website they talk about whether, or not, the hood is stock, cowl, or fiberglass because they have different shock ratings for the weights of the hoods. Too soft of a shock the hood will not hold itself up. Too stiff and you might have issues with opening the hood....the latch may get stuck.

12-07-2018, 03:31 PM	#15
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: Billet hood hinges I used the Eddie Motorsports hinges on my truck. I got them from a vendor on this site... best price I found. I like them. I've got a smoothed firewall as well, so not sure about the heater box but nothing along those lines was asked, so I assume they would work? You could call them and ask... Attached Images

12-07-2018, 06:40 PM	#18
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges looks good guys! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-08-2018, 12:00 PM	#20
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges Hey guys doing a little research. The eBay hinges are from demotor performance they have warehouses in Georgia and California. But sure they are imported in. Here is a link to the hinges from ther website demotor hood hinge And here is the link to the shocks 300# demotor hood shocks Under 400$ so this maybe an option over the 650$ plus EMS. I was hoping someone would have tried these or the LMC ones. Also your truck engine bays look great and worthy of 650$ hinges. That is my goal __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-09-2018, 11:10 PM	#21
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges Well I guess the shock I referenced above will not work with the c10 hinges and they don’t have the ones that do. So waste of time. For the eBay ones. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!



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12-11-2018, 10:09 AM	#22
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 504	Re: Billet hood hinges I emailed Demotor and they sent me this link with the hood hinges with the struts. Their email is support@demotoring.com and they will email the link to the hinges.

12-11-2018, 11:10 AM	#23
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Billet hood hinges I had messaged them on eBay and they said they don't have the shocks for c10 hinges. just the hinges..... Let us know what they say! thank you! __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

12-11-2018, 11:19 AM	#24
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Billet hood hinges I’ve got the eBay ones, but mine came with shocks. I haven’t installed them, so I can’t attest to there functionality. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 12-11-2018 at 05:08 PM.

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