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Offline Spool

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Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« on: January 24, 2021, 08:11:22 AM »
Hey guys,
73 c20 here.

Hood hinges are shot and need replacing.
The passenger side currently gets caught on the side panel when closing
where I have to go pick up the back end of the hood and push the side panel in to close the hood completely.

I see JEGS has these with springs: $169.99 before shipping/tax.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Metal+Direct/106/W-997/10002/-1?gclid=CjwKCAiAr6-ABhAfEiwADO4sfYcuDDoCEsdG0LcWxW52QEOgfPNulCG4Jl5bEWEADHVK_nWQgV_l4BoCFZgQAvD_BwE

And Brothers, you can assemble a small package with springs: $147.94 before shipping/tax.
https://www.brotherstrucks.com/1973-80-CHEVY_GMC-TRUCK-HOOD-HINGE-REPRODUCTION/productinfo/HNG73RP/

I like Brothers a lot, and thinking I might go with them.
Wanted to check with you guys to see if anyone had any experience or thoughts on replacing hood hinges before I proceed.

Thanks guys.
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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2021, 09:24:03 AM »
Your Jegs link is not for 73-80 hinges. I've never had good luck with Brothers and will not use them again.
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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2021, 09:41:51 AM »
Who did you end up using and what do you have on your truck now?

I like Brother's videos very much - even though Dave is always gasping for air when he talks.  ;D
But, I never purchased from them before.

Are there other good vendors?
« Last Edit: January 24, 2021, 10:40:23 AM by bd »
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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2021, 11:51:49 AM »
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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2021, 12:29:32 PM »
Why am I being censored from showing products from a specific company in this thread?
This is an open community forum, no? Is there a competition I'm unaware of?
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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2021, 12:39:38 PM »
Quote from: Spool on January 24, 2021, 12:29:32 PM
Why am I being censored from showing products from a specific company in this thread?
This is an open community forum, no? Is there a competition I'm unaware of?

Because this forum sells parts and that company is banned here.
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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2021, 12:42:35 PM »
I've been using this site for almost 5 years now and I was unaware that this company is banned here.

I'm aware that there is a wire-harness for sale here on this website, but other parts I have not seen.

Are there hood hinges available from this forum?
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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2021, 12:45:34 PM »
Spool,

Check the site store here first before referencing another source. The banned company is not a supporter of this site. http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/

More info here http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=15268.0

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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2021, 12:50:12 PM »
Alright. Thanks, Vile.
I was unaware of the store URL: http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/

And this forum has been extremely useful to me in the previous years with tons of gentle, caring, and informative people who
take their time in helping others. Something I enjoy very much, including where one may find a product that best suits them.

Now, that I know this, I'll proceed differently moving forward.
And I apologize if I broke any forum rules of sharing other sources, but given this is America, and I was being censored in a free market- I was a bit taken a back to see that I was edited unknowingly.
I didn't know there was politics involved.

Thank you for taking the time to clarify and help me with the hood hinges.
The one's on eBay look great.
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Re: Hood Hinge Replacement - Brothers vs. JEGS
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2021, 01:00:16 PM »
If you don't see the product you are looking for in our online catalog, email webmaster@73-87chevytrucks.com for availability.  I remove items that are out of stock/backordered/delayed.
The same suppliers others companies use we use also.
We are a vendor for Key Parts, Keystone/LKQ/Good mark, Auto Metal Direct, + other's
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