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Technical Forum (Read Only) => Accessories and Body Tech => Topic started by: Pushrod on June 20, 2006, 11:56:00 pm

Title: Hood Hinges
Post by: Pushrod on June 20, 2006, 11:56:00 pm

The hinges on my 77 stepside took a turn for the worse. I have to push the hood torwards the cab to close it and it stays up an inch or so on the sides when closed.
Are these things rebuildable?

Title: Re: Hood Hinges
Post by: 123 pugsy on June 22, 2006, 05:44:00 am

You would have to drill every hole oversize and install new pins. I used 1/2" bolts with a shoulder (long ones with a smooth part) and cut off the extra.Then I put them thru the holes and welded them on.

Let me know if you want to see photos.

Edited by: 123 pugsy at: 6/22/06 4:45 am

Title: Re: Hood Hinges
Post by: Pushrod on June 22, 2006, 06:16:00 pm

Hey, that would be cool... was it a kit or hardware store pieces? Is there a kit?
Thanks
Dan

Title: Re: Hood Hinges
Post by: 123 pugsy on June 22, 2006, 08:09:00 pm

Just regular 1/2" bolts long enough to have a smooth shoulder on them.

Warning: It takes longer to do than you'd think. Anyway.....pics............

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/hood_hinges/hoodhinge1.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/hood_hinges/hoodhinge2.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/hood_hinges/hoodhinge3.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/hood_hinges/hoodhinge4.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/hood_hinges/hoodhinge5.jpg)


The bolts are welded from the other side.I used paper shims between for clearance which disappeared with the welding.