Hood springs OK? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gerry giordano · 03-23-2004, 11:26 AM

The hood on my '69 sticks up a good half inch in the back on the passenger's side, a little less on the drivers side. I did a search and found Krue's excellent post . Seems straight forward enough but I still have a question: I can push down on the back of the hood and it will (almost) settle into place. As soon as you back over the curb, it pops back up. Is this a sign of weak springs or will simple adjustment fix that?

Thanks.

**kwmech** · 03-23-2004, 11:47 AM

It usually means that the pivot pins in the hinge are worn out. Nobody seems to lubricate them anymore

gerry giordano · 03-23-2004, 11:54 AM

If so, new hinges the cure?

69k5 · 03-23-2004, 11:56 AM

if you need another set of hinges i gotta a couple that are in the way. not sure if they would be any better. one guy (i forgot who) just lowered the mount an inch when he got tired of messing with it problem solved.

69k5

Tx Firefighter · 03-23-2004, 02:19 PM

New hinges are the answer. GM dealer or aftermarket, it's your choice.

gerry giordano · 03-23-2004, 02:45 PM

Any idea on how much from the dealer?$$$

Thanks.

mocwon · 03-23-2004, 04:42 PM

gerry giordano

I was quoted $65.00 each from a local dealer. This did not include springs.

stepside71 · 03-23-2004, 07:08 PM

Aren't hood hinges and springs a dime a dozen, I've got 3 or 4 myself.

Tx Firefighter · 03-23-2004, 07:49 PM

Non worn out, original hood hinges are as rare as rocking horse crap.

If you invest in a very nice paint job on a very nice truck, you won't want the hood fitting badly. New hinges are a cheap price to pay to have the hood fit properly.

gerry giordano · 03-23-2004, 08:50 PM

The paint is new & real nice. New hinges & springs from the dealer are best?

69k5 · 03-23-2004, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stepside71
Aren't hood hinges and springs a dime a dozen, I've got 3 or 4 myself.

thats why i have a couple sets too. if its a show truck 65.00 aint bad for it to be right. can proabably get springs cheaper at a local spring shop.

mocwon · 03-24-2004, 12:45 AM

That's funny as hell. I was laughing so hard I think I ruptured my spleen.

03-23-2004, 11:26 AM	#1
gerry giordano Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	Hood springs OK? The hood on my '69 sticks up a good half inch in the back on the passenger's side, a little less on the drivers side. I did a search and found Krue's excellent post . Seems straight forward enough but I still have a question: I can push down on the back of the hood and it will (almost) settle into place. As soon as you back over the curb, it pops back up. Is this a sign of weak springs or will simple adjustment fix that? Thanks.

03-23-2004, 02:19 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	New hinges are the answer. GM dealer or aftermarket, it's your choice. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-23-2004, 02:45 PM	#6
gerry giordano Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	Any idea on how much from the dealer?$$$ Thanks. __________________ '69 C-10 LWB, 350, TH350, posi-traction

03-23-2004, 04:42 PM	#7
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Any idea on how much from the dealer?$$$ gerry giordano I was quoted $65.00 each from a local dealer. This did not include springs. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

03-23-2004, 07:08 PM	#8
stepside71 Project Money Pit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 90	Aren't hood hinges and springs a dime a dozen, I've got 3 or 4 myself. __________________ For sale: GMC rad support $50, L/F 69-72 fender $50, (1) 69-72 & 67-68 Chevy hood $50 ea.,1 disc brake spindles w/ calipers and rotors $ 25 WTB: (1) R/F inner fender. OR will trade

03-23-2004, 11:47 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,480	It usually means that the pivot pins in the hinge are worn out. Nobody seems to lubricate them anymore

03-23-2004, 11:54 AM	#3
gerry giordano Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	If so, new hinges the cure?

03-23-2004, 11:56 AM	#4
69k5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Monroe, La 71202 Posts: 317	if you need another set of hinges i gotta a couple that are in the way. not sure if they would be any better. one guy (i forgot who) just lowered the mount an inch when he got tired of messing with it problem solved. 69k5

03-23-2004, 07:49 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Non worn out, original hood hinges are as rare as rocking horse crap. If you invest in a very nice paint job on a very nice truck, you won't want the hood fitting badly. New hinges are a cheap price to pay to have the hood fit properly. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-23-2004, 08:50 PM	#10
gerry giordano Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 44	The paint is new & real nice. New hinges & springs from the dealer are best? __________________ '69 C-10 LWB, 350, TH350, posi-traction

03-24-2004, 12:45 AM	#12
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Non worn out, original hood hinges are as rare as rocking horse crap. That's funny as hell. I was laughing so hard I think I ruptured my spleen. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....



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