Kinked and Bowed Hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Theoriginalsilverado · 11-05-2013, 09:38 PM

I'm sure if you haven't had it happen to your own square you've at least seen another square with the same problem- a kinked hood. It's a common problem. I was just wondering how you guys fix it.

I've managed to straighten mine out without detaching the hood, and making sure the springs are well greased afterwards- it will do wonders for the hood. But it'll still need straightening after time.

The only alternative I've found other than buying a new one or fixing the one you have is a hood brace kit from LMC, for a cheap $20.

Has anyone used the kit or have any advice pertaining to this topic? Please help me and many other square owners who have bows for a hood.

Check out the kit here:http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/cchbk.htm

rusty76 · 11-05-2013, 09:53 PM

There's some other threads on here that goes into it a bit.

Tx Firefighter · 11-05-2013, 10:11 PM

The hood kinking is actually a safety feature GM designed into the 73-80 trucks.

I usually just spot weld a couple of pieces of flat strap on the bottom side of the hood over the kink points. Its a whole lot cheaper than buying a kit.

y5mgisi · 11-05-2013, 11:25 PM

I have it on my 78 and it stopped the kinking.

tucsonjwt · 11-06-2013, 12:40 AM

I prevented the hood crunch on my 76 by keeping the hinges and big springs lubed - there is a lot of exposed steel there to get rusty even in the desert.

xrcr · 11-06-2013, 08:30 AM

I've added plug weld on the sides and steel underneath as well. However keeping it well lubed and when closing, pushing back, then down is a must

Rnd · 11-06-2013, 11:35 AM

I put those LMC braces on my "77 so that the hood wouldn't kink. I wrenched in a Chevy dealership in the 70's those hoods would fold when they were new. $20 cheep and easy fix/insurance.

blazer2007 · 11-08-2013, 11:40 AM

dumg question but what did you use ,I used some spray but I think it made it worse

cadillac_al · 11-08-2013, 08:33 PM

I think the owners manual says to use regular motor oil on the hinges. I'm surprised I don't ever see this. I have had about 5 squares over the last 30 years and never kinked a hood. My current truck hood was a little stiff last week and I oiled it. I have kinked a couple of my cutlass hoods years ago and I am sensitive to stiff hinges now.

**hatzie** · 11-09-2013, 03:03 PM

I use Wurth HHS 2000 and spray the whole spring and hinge down.

11-05-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
Theoriginalsilverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norris Arm NL Posts: 126	Kinked and Bowed Hood I'm sure if you haven't had it happen to your own square you've at least seen another square with the same problem- a kinked hood. It's a common problem. I was just wondering how you guys fix it. I've managed to straighten mine out without detaching the hood, and making sure the springs are well greased afterwards- it will do wonders for the hood. But it'll still need straightening after time. The only alternative I've found other than buying a new one or fixing the one you have is a hood brace kit from LMC, for a cheap $20. Has anyone used the kit or have any advice pertaining to this topic? Please help me and many other square owners who have bows for a hood. Check out the kit here:http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/cchbk.htm __________________ If It runs like a Chevy, it probably is!

11-05-2013, 09:53 PM	#2
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood There's some other threads on here that goes into it a bit. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

11-05-2013, 10:11 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood The hood kinking is actually a safety feature GM designed into the 73-80 trucks. I usually just spot weld a couple of pieces of flat strap on the bottom side of the hood over the kink points. Its a whole lot cheaper than buying a kit.

11-05-2013, 11:25 PM	#4
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood I have it on my 78 and it stopped the kinking. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

11-06-2013, 12:40 AM	#5
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood I prevented the hood crunch on my 76 by keeping the hinges and big springs lubed - there is a lot of exposed steel there to get rusty even in the desert.

11-06-2013, 08:30 AM	#6
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood I've added plug weld on the sides and steel underneath as well. However keeping it well lubed and when closing, pushing back, then down is a must

11-06-2013, 11:35 AM	#7
Rnd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: erie Pa Posts: 34	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood I put those LMC braces on my "77 so that the hood wouldn't kink. I wrenched in a Chevy dealership in the 70's those hoods would fold when they were new. $20 cheep and easy fix/insurance.

11-08-2013, 11:40 AM	#8
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood dumg question but what did you use ,I used some spray but I think it made it worse

11-08-2013, 08:33 PM	#9
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,332	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood I think the owners manual says to use regular motor oil on the hinges. I'm surprised I don't ever see this. I have had about 5 squares over the last 30 years and never kinked a hood. My current truck hood was a little stiff last week and I oiled it. I have kinked a couple of my cutlass hoods years ago and I am sensitive to stiff hinges now. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

11-09-2013, 03:03 PM	#10
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,912	Re: Kinked and Bowed Hood I use Wurth HHS 2000 and spray the whole spring and hinge down. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

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