hood hinges

[FreeBird]

seems to be a common problem on our trucks. Tired of jacking around with used hinges, swapping springs etc. hoping it will get better but its driving my nuts... and I have it on good authority that I don't have far to go anyway. Did a search and from what I read the aftermarket hinges are junk. Would like to do it once and do it right even if it costs a bit more. Any recent experiences or info I may not have come across would be appreciated, thanks y'all...

[jamesdfo]

This co rebuilds hinges, but IIRC, they are pricey


http://www.sms-auto.com/Trucks-1961-to-1970.html

[skidoorulz]

There are a couple of places that can rebuild your original hinges. I bought a set of aftermarket hinges and they are JUNK! I finally got original part numbers from a Guru on another site and came up with a set of NOS hinges for 10 bucks a piece more than I paid for the aftermarket hinges. I have not put them on yet cause I have not had time but I am sure they will be much better. Also I am sure someone here or on the other site can tell you who the rebuilders are. I spoke to one of them before finding the NOS hinges and he seemed very knowledgeable about the rectangle rivots used in these hinges and how to replace them.

[LM14]

The quote I got for rebuilding a set was $400. I bought a second set of worn out stockers and will try rebuilding myself.

SPark

[Leeroy]

I've fallen victim to the aftermarket ones (says made in Argentina or something?) what's so wrong with them? I'm yet to fit them.

[Toyz]

I have had no problem with replacements from LMC; the springs appeared and felt to be of less capacity, so I used the original springs. There is always the option of buying Kevin's well -engineered kit; it seems to eliminate the potential problems with hood mis-alignment.
Paul

[64 f100]

It also eliminates the sudden problem of the hood flying up . This has happened om these trucks all to often. Not a pleasant surprise, and it's not just the hood that is damaged.

Rich

[Toyz]

Not sure Kevin's kit would eliminate that potential problem. Hopefully, he will correct me if I am mistaken. There are easy low budget solutions to that problem, however. Correct adjustment on the factory latches and safety goes far to negate that possibility, IMO.
Paul

[skidoorulz]

What is this well engineered solution that is spoke of?

[LM14]

Here's Kevin's truck, scroll down and you will see his hood tilt kit installed.

If I remember correctly, you still have to have that front latch of some kind. It also tilts back as well as forward.

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=10877&start=140

SPark

[kstones63]

Not sure Kevin's kit would eliminate that potential problem. Hopefully, he will correct me if I am mistaken. There are easy low budget solutions to that problem, however. Correct adjustment on the factory latches and safety goes far to negate that possibility, IMO.
Paul

I know that my hood kit will stop the hood from coming up and slapping the windshield in the event of the hood latch releasing at speed. The only that I am not sure of is if it would just stand up parallel with the fenders or if it could come back and hit the cowl.
I definitely don't want to try this on my truck just to see what it would do. I don't think that it could get back far enough to hit the windshield or the cowl.

Kevin