Mike7231
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Loc: Bardstown, KY
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03-13-23 06:47 AM - Post#2855705
I need some advice from those who have messed with hood adjustments. I'm finally getting my 1956 chevy truck back together. Engine is in and running, inner fenders and outer fenders are on and mated up great, I put the hood on last night, and it is almost a perfect fit, with all the gaps looking great. My problem is, when I raise the hood and lower it back down, the back sticks up about 3/4 to 1", all the way across. I can push it right down into place with no problem, and it looks great. Is there an adjustment that I'm not doing right? These are, I believe the original hood hinges, and were in great shape. I also have plenty of tension in the springs.Thanks for any advice.
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 monty56
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03-13-23 09:15 AM - Post#2855710
In response to Mike7231
Push the hood hinge mount UP a bit at a time. The hinge goes over center so needs to go up for the hood to go down. Hope this helps.
Monty
'56 3100 Short Stepside Someday
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Mike7231
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03-14-23 02:23 AM - Post#2855758
In response to monty56
Thanks! I'll give it a shot one night this week.
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monty56
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03-14-23 09:22 AM - Post#2855781
In response to Mike7231
I actually had to grind out the bottom of the hinge holes maybe 1/8th" to get the hood down.
Monty
'56 3100 Short Stepside Someday
2001 Chevy Suburban 2500
2009 Saturn Vue w/20's
Member: Desert Classic Chevy's Inc.
Monty's 56 Truck
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WagonCrazy
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03-14-23 12:02 PM - Post#2855793
In response to monty56
The hood on my 59 apache does the same thing (sits high in back when closed).
This is good advise Monty56. I'll try this hinge adjustment soon too.
57 Nomad -LS1 with C4 suspension
59 Apache Fleetside Shortbed BigWindow
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Mike7231
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Loc: Bardstown, KY
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03-27-23 03:48 AM - Post#2856167
In response to monty56
Finally had the chance to make this adjustment, and it worked perfect!!! Thanks again for your help..
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monty56
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03-27-23 09:16 AM - Post#2856184
In response to Mike7231
You are welcome, That's what we are here for.
Monty
'56 3100 Short Stepside Someday
2001 Chevy Suburban 2500
2009 Saturn Vue w/20's
Member: Desert Classic Chevy's Inc.
Monty's 56 Truck
Avatar is my Truck
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