I've been reading conflicting opinions.
This cowel to hood seal goes under the cowel not on top, correct?
Like this?
This cowel to hood seal goes under the cowel not on top, correct?
Like this?
CK5
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Also opinions on these debris guards?
They didn't come with them from Gand my truck is in the desert and parked in the garage, how needed are they if at all?
They do look nice, I'll tell ya what!
They didn't come with them from Gand my truck is in the desert and parked in the garage, how needed are they if at all?
They do look nice, I'll tell ya what!
Yes, the seal goes under the cowl panel.
I put a set of those debris guards on each of my trucks, just in case.
I put a set of those debris guards on each of my trucks, just in case.
Thanks. I was leaning towards picking the debris guards up, they look nice. Lmc has them for $29.99
They aren't bad from my experience. I out the plain stainless in my K10 that is cherry red metallic.
My C10 got the black one since it is dark forest green.
You gotta decide if you want to see it.
Will these work for my truck?
And why do they have 4 springs? My current ones only have one spring.
www.speedwaymotors.com
And why do they have 4 springs? My current ones only have one spring.
1967-72 GM Truck Hood Hinge Kit
At parts geeks they have these
For springs, and both hinges it's $172
These have one spring for each hinge
Has anyone used auto metal direct before?
www.autometaldirect.com
For springs, and both hinges it's $172
These have one spring for each hinge
Has anyone used auto metal direct before?
Hood Hinges w/o Springs - LH/RH Pair - 67-72 Chevy GMC Truck Suburban; 69-72 Blazer Jimmy Hood Hinges | AMD 310-4067-P
Reproduction hood hinges without springs for 67-72 Chevrolet / GMC Truck and Suburban, 69-72 Chevrolet Blazer & 70-72 GMC Jimmy. Stamped from high quality heavy gauge steel on new tools, each hood hinge features the correct shape, size, curves, bends and
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bp71k5
3/4 ton status
Yea. The aftermarket hinges weren’t any better than 50 year old hinges in my case. Just a bit shinier.
One of the rivets is loose on passenger side hinge Makes it not sit right when closed. Even after shimming that fender, when closed the hood is really close to the fender.
@Bent77
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
I could see needing a new one in that case. Only two springs are needed. Not sure why they list 4. I’m guessing it’s a typo.
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When the hood is open and you move it side to side, the rivets move, almost like they're about to fall out. I read elsewhere that at that point it's best to just replace them.
In Orange is loose
Why does the driver side have a nut to tighten but passenger doesn't? (In yellow)
When the hood is open and you move it side to side, the rivets move, almost like they're about to fall out. I read elsewhere that at that point it's best to just replace them.
In Orange is loose
Why does the driver side have a nut to tighten but passenger doesn't? (In yellow)
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The nut is probably an aftermarket repair.
Martin
Martin
That's what I was thinking. I have no history on these hinges. They were in one of many boxes of parts that came with the truck when I bought it.
I'll just get new ones. Is autometal direct any good?
Personal experience, they are the best going right now.
They are also like $50 cheaper than any other online retailer.
Placed the order with auto metal direct...
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Interesting, usually more money because of a better product. Now I wonder.
They were $138 (I think total) the local guy who was out, sells for $125.
All other online outfits were at least $150ish or more. not a huge difference but...speedway was about $150 while
Partsgeek was around $185
All other online outfits were at least $150ish or more. not a huge difference but...speedway was about $150 while
Partsgeek was around $185
my guess on the 4 springs is they are 2 sets of 2 with different spring rates for different weight hoods.
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
For sure. There aren’t any nuts on them from the factory.
