hood popper rod for custom grill trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ipaintem · 11-30-2009, 09:59 PM

how bout some pics of custom hood popper rods for trucks with the billet grill insert.

**wancosc356** · 11-30-2009, 10:26 PM

X2

dfwright · 11-30-2009, 11:52 PM

subscribed

ipaintem · 12-01-2009, 09:20 AM

what are you guys with billet grills using to pop your hood?

70short · 12-01-2009, 01:50 PM

I used the rod that came with the grill. However I used a rod end on the section that attaches to the hood release. I was going to build a mount for an elect popper and go that route but truck was freshly painted and I wanted to put it together and cruise.

JWall · 12-01-2009, 03:36 PM

My Dad this problem on his 76 when he had a billet grille for a while.
He attached a rod to the hood release that ran down to behind the front bumper (still hidden though) & had a rubber pad on it. You could bend down and push up on it or if you knew right were it was you could even use your foot to push up on it.

Sorry I do not have pics though.

mrh33916 · 12-01-2009, 03:54 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330807
Here are the pictures of the one I made,

PanelDeland · 12-01-2009, 04:01 PM

Some of the custom grilles come with an extension kit.It bolts to the original hood latch release and is operated beneath the bumper.There are also a couple of guys who fabbed up a cable release from a later model.I don't know if anyone has written it up for FAQ's though.

ipaintem · 12-01-2009, 04:09 PM

I made one. Will post picks tonight. New wheels are getting tires on them as I type. Will post picks on that as well. Today is D day!!

11-30-2009, 09:59 PM	#1
ipaintem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, North Carolina Posts: 85	hood popper rod for custom grill trucks how bout some pics of custom hood popper rods for trucks with the billet grill insert.

11-30-2009, 10:26 PM	#2
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: hood popper rod for custom grill trucks X2 __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

11-30-2009, 11:52 PM	#3
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: hood popper rod for custom grill trucks subscribed __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

12-01-2009, 09:20 AM	#4
ipaintem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, North Carolina Posts: 85	Re: hood popper rod for custom grill trucks what are you guys with billet grills using to pop your hood?

12-01-2009, 01:50 PM	#5
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: hood popper rod for custom grill trucks I used the rod that came with the grill. However I used a rod end on the section that attaches to the hood release. I was going to build a mount for an elect popper and go that route but truck was freshly painted and I wanted to put it together and cruise. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

12-01-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: hood popper rod for custom grill trucks My Dad this problem on his 76 when he had a billet grille for a while. He attached a rod to the hood release that ran down to behind the front bumper (still hidden though) & had a rubber pad on it. You could bend down and push up on it or if you knew right were it was you could even use your foot to push up on it. Sorry I do not have pics though. Last edited by JWall; 12-01-2009 at 03:36 PM.

12-01-2009, 03:54 PM	#7
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: hood popper rod for custom grill trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330807 Here are the pictures of the one I made,

12-01-2009, 04:01 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: hood popper rod for custom grill trucks Some of the custom grilles come with an extension kit.It bolts to the original hood latch release and is operated beneath the bumper.There are also a couple of guys who fabbed up a cable release from a later model.I don't know if anyone has written it up for FAQ's though. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-01-2009, 04:09 PM	#9
ipaintem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, North Carolina Posts: 85	Re: hood popper rod for custom grill trucks I made one. Will post picks tonight. New wheels are getting tires on them as I type. Will post picks on that as well. Today is D day!!



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