Thread: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
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Old 01-31-2011, 01:14 AM   #373
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Re: Over 25 Years Later, Finally My 71 C-10 Truck Build
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Originally Posted by VA72C10 View Post
You probably have...but have you already tried the two hinge tricks

1) Spray the joints with Wd40

2) Slightly Loosen the bolts and have someone lift the hood as high as it will go in the front. Have them hold the hood there and then tighten down the bolts.
Tried it. I might have to adjust the cowl up slightly on that side. It's really pretty close. It'll do for now.
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