hood release spring? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lotik · 03-22-2003, 07:56 PM

is there a such thing for these trucks? my hood is in desperate need of one. but the trucks i have seen dont have one.

72MARIO · 03-22-2003, 09:32 PM

Not from the factory. you could get a spring from a 73 -87 truck and make it fit Should be pretty easy conidering the work you have done so far !

lotik · 03-22-2003, 09:59 PM

i just seems like there should be since there are two bolt holes on both sides of the hood pin catch

RON WOODGEARD · 03-22-2003, 11:00 PM

I have wondered the same thing, I have to take a screwdriver to get mine opened, Real bummer.. I'll have to try the 73 up idea.

Ron

orange72 · 03-23-2003, 01:04 AM

mine pops up when i pull the latch.

72MARIO · 03-23-2003, 03:05 PM

There is a piece that bolts in thoes holes your talking about it bolts to the bottom of the rad support (or cradel ) and to 2 spots on the grill. The hole in the grill has a nut on the bottom the next hole in closer to the firewall it does not have a nut at the bottom that nut is on the grill support If you need more help send me a pm. Mario

72MARIO · 03-23-2003, 07:22 PM

Here you go have a look at the piece behing the grill. you need it to keep the grill stabel. the grill will get tougher too.

SWINGSAX68 · 03-23-2003, 07:29 PM

I have one of thoe if anyone needs it, very clean $20 to your door, O.B.O

Johns70 · 03-23-2003, 08:46 PM

that large hood pin in the hood needs adjusted up or down to get the hood to pop up when you pull the latch. you shouldn't need a spring to pop it up,its built into the latch assembly.

KWinBigE · 03-23-2003, 09:05 PM

I had the same question.

Good tip Johns.

KW

03-22-2003, 07:56 PM	#1
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	hood release spring? is there a such thing for these trucks? my hood is in desperate need of one. but the trucks i have seen dont have one. __________________ negative camber //LA\\

03-22-2003, 09:32 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Not from the factory. you could get a spring from a 73 -87 truck and make it fit Should be pretty easy conidering the work you have done so far ! __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-22-2003, 09:59 PM	#3
lotik drag it like you stole it Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 542	i just seems like there should be since there are two bolt holes on both sides of the hood pin catch __________________ negative camber //LA\\

03-23-2003, 01:04 AM	#5
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	mine pops up when i pull the latch. __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

03-23-2003, 03:05 PM	#6
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	There is a piece that bolts in thoes holes your talking about it bolts to the bottom of the rad support (or cradel ) and to 2 spots on the grill. The hole in the grill has a nut on the bottom the next hole in closer to the firewall it does not have a nut at the bottom that nut is on the grill support If you need more help send me a pm. Mario __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-22-2003, 11:00 PM	#4
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I have wondered the same thing, I have to take a screwdriver to get mine opened, Real bummer.. I'll have to try the 73 up idea. Ron

03-23-2003, 07:22 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Here you go have a look at the piece behing the grill. you need it to keep the grill stabel. the grill will get tougher too. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-23-2003, 07:29 PM	#8
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	I have one of thoe if anyone needs it, very clean $20 to your door, O.B.O __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

03-23-2003, 08:46 PM	#9
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	that large hood pin in the hood needs adjusted up or down to get the hood to pop up when you pull the latch. you shouldn't need a spring to pop it up,its built into the latch assembly. __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

03-23-2003, 09:05 PM	#10
KWinBigE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 19	I had the same question. Good tip Johns. KW __________________ 71 Custom 10, LWB RED, RED, RED



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