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10-21-2010, 07:59 PM
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Hood hinges
Is there a difference between the hood hinges from a '68-'72 Nova vs. a '67 Camaro?
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11-10-2010, 04:43 AM
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Re: Hood hinges
Is there a difference between Nova SS hood springs and non SS?
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"Knowledge is good" Emil Fabor 67 L/78 Camaro SS/RS H-H,1W,2LGSR,3SL,4K,5BY. (Sold) 70 L/78 Nova M-21,Black Cherry,Sandalwood Int. 09 Pontiac G8 GT Premium,Sport,Roof. Liquid Red.
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11-10-2010, 02:10 PM
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Re: Hood hinges
Not to my knowledge, no change for the extra weight of the hood grilles.
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Marlin 70 Yenko Nova-350/360, 4speed M21, 4.10 Posi (Daddy's Ride) 69 SS Nova-396/375hp, 4speed M20, 3.55 Posi (Benjamin's Ride) 67 RS Camaro-327/250hp, 2speed Glide, & 3.08 Open (Danny's Ride)
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11-11-2010, 02:51 AM
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Re: Hood hinges
The reason I ask is I'm getting tired of the hood landing on my back. I'm thinking of trying a pair of Camaro SS springs.
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"Knowledge is good" Emil Fabor 67 L/78 Camaro SS/RS H-H,1W,2LGSR,3SL,4K,5BY. (Sold) 70 L/78 Nova M-21,Black Cherry,Sandalwood Int. 09 Pontiac G8 GT Premium,Sport,Roof. Liquid Red.
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11-11-2010, 01:04 PM
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Re: Hood hinges
Yea, I would change the springs as opposed to the hinges.
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Marlin 70 Yenko Nova-350/360, 4speed M21, 4.10 Posi (Daddy's Ride) 69 SS Nova-396/375hp, 4speed M20, 3.55 Posi (Benjamin's Ride) 67 RS Camaro-327/250hp, 2speed Glide, & 3.08 Open (Danny's Ride)
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11-11-2010, 04:08 PM
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Re: Hood hinges
Make sure the hinge pivot points are not too well lubed up which people often do. They may also need to be re-pressed. I find this quite a lot of the time. Nothing wrong with the springs, just not enough friction in the hinge pivots.
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11-12-2010, 04:30 AM
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Re: Hood hinges
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure the hinge pivot points are not too well lubed up which people often do. They may also need to be re-pressed. I find this quite a lot of the time. Nothing wrong with the springs, just not enough friction in the hinge pivots. </div></div>
Most likely my problem. I use motor oil on the pivots.
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"Knowledge is good" Emil Fabor 67 L/78 Camaro SS/RS H-H,1W,2LGSR,3SL,4K,5BY. (Sold) 70 L/78 Nova M-21,Black Cherry,Sandalwood Int. 09 Pontiac G8 GT Premium,Sport,Roof. Liquid Red.
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#9
11-12-2010, 04:35 PM
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Re: Hood hinges
Ouch! Use some white grease if they are too tight.
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Marlin 70 Yenko Nova-350/360, 4speed M21, 4.10 Posi (Daddy's Ride) 69 SS Nova-396/375hp, 4speed M20, 3.55 Posi (Benjamin's Ride) 67 RS Camaro-327/250hp, 2speed Glide, & 3.08 Open (Danny's Ride)
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#10
11-12-2010, 08:07 PM
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Re: Hood hinges
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78steve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure the hinge pivot points are not too well lubed up which people often do. They may also need to be re-pressed. I find this quite a lot of the time. Nothing wrong with the springs, just not enough friction in the hinge pivots. </div></div>
Most likely my problem. I use motor oil on the pivots. </div></div>Why motor oil when there is many things for that application out there. That just attracts dust and unwanted dirt.
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