Swapping Hood Hinges

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straightlinespeed

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I need to swap mine for a better set. It looks like I can remove the splash shield and get to everything that way, but Im not 100% sure so thought I would ask. Has anyone ever replaced a hood hinge with out removing the entire fender?
 
You can. Easier with the fender off but!
 
straightlinespeed said:
Has anyone ever replaced a hood hinge with out removing the entire fender?
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Yes...remove the splash shield & take your time. There's not much room so you have to be patient :)

The hinge retainer clip is a pain to re-install. Some people recommend drilling the pin & using a cotter pin instead.

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CudaChick1968 said:
Use an oversized socket with a couple cured layers of plastic dip on it. Peel it off when you're done.
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Anyone know of aftermarket hinges that can be adapted to a 68 fastback, that doen`t cost $700 ?
I have a lift off hood, and would like other wise, but have to have the hood scoop for clearance.
 
famous bob said:
Anyone know of aftermarket hinges that can be adapted to a 68 fastback, that doen`t cost $700 ?
I have a lift off hood, and would like other wise, but have to have the hood scoop for clearance.
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I have a fiberglass hood with a Hemi scoop on my 68 FB barracuda. But it is a bolt on hood with the original hinges and light weight springs. Most lift of hoods just don't have enough reinforcement built into them to make them a hinge operation.
 
SGBARRACUDA said:
I have a fiberglass hood with a Hemi scoop on my 68 FB barracuda. But it is a bolt on hood with the original hinges and light weight springs. Most lift of hoods just don't have enough reinforcement built into them to make them a hinge operation.
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True , but I can rig about anything if I put my mind to it ! With the right hinges, it wouldn`t be terribly hard to reinforce the hood some way .
Have seen aftermarket hinges, but their way out there on price, too rich for this ol country boy !
 
famous bob said:
True , but I can rig about anything if I put my mind to it ! With the right hinges, it wouldn`t be terribly hard to reinforce the hood some way .
Have seen aftermarket hinges, but their way out there on price, too rich for this ol country boy !
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I understand. In my younger years I didn't mind lift off hoods, now I really don't like them. Since I'm old and fat.
 
SGBARRACUDA said:
I understand. In my younger years I didn't mind lift off hoods, now I really don't like them. Since I'm old and fat.
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I don`t like the room it takes up when I take it off-------------garage is 16x38, not enough room o the sides w/ all my junk .
 
It was a pain to replace the cap on my 72 Swinger- didn't want to remove fender- 16K survivor and piece of trim across rocker. Took out inner fender. Had access to lift at buddies body shop. I couldn't get it . One of the guys worked on it for almost 2 hours- he was finally able to get it- frustrating....
 
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