After a couple days soaking in vinnegar with the occasional scrubbing, I got the hood hinge parts back out. Also had my bushings from McMaster - they arrived quick!
I pressed the bushings in place, when needed, with the bench vise. A small hammer and a socket works, too. From there, a couple holes in the hinges need to be drilled to 7/16". I think 3 holes per side.
Here's one side roughly assembled
I'll need to get some different bolts and nylock nuts. With the nylocks I should be able to set the drag on the hinge pretty accurately and not worry about it loosening off. I also need to shoot some clear coat on all that shiny-again metal.
This isn't truck related, but I thought I'd get (make) my sister & brother in law an "industrial" themed bar set. Here's the tumblers...
The corkscrew & bottle opener, not pictured, are made from 1/4" square steel.
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1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug.
Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.