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01-23-2014, 03:09 PM

cts1954

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Hood Hinges

I see Classic Haulers have reproduction hood hinges for sale for the 1952 trucks. Has anyone purchased them and know what quality they are.

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01-25-2014, 08:10 AM

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I guess I will find out, on order. I hope I get my tootsie rolls.

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01-25-2014, 11:15 AM

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Hey WGC, I bought a set for my '49 M47. Very nice product. Took a lot of the movement out of opening the hood. My other ones were well worn. Kind of pricey getting them shipped to Bright's Grove, Ont. but I won't need another set.
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01-25-2014, 11:32 AM

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Greg,
Did those new hinges help any with the opening height of the hood? Sure is a pain to work on that engine under the hood! LOL

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01-25-2014, 12:03 PM

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Greg,
Did those new hinges help any with the opening height of the hood? Sure is a pain to work on that engine under the hood! LOL

Pretty sure the hood will never open wide enough using stock springs and hinges. That's just the way it is. I think that's why so many choose to tilt the hood.

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01-26-2014, 08:49 AM

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Joe is right Doug. No difference in the hood opening. Still a pain to work under the hood. And I got some ahead when the debugging test drives start in the spring.
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01-27-2014, 09:52 AM

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Everything is expensive in Ontario. My hood was being pushed up at the back when closed and I have to push it down. I am hoping this will fix it.

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