Looking for a refurb or nice set of original 68 Chevelle hinges (one year only) with correct springs. The after market springs that were way to stiff and broke my originals and my expensive correct reproduction hinges are letting the hood drop down (surprise) and want to get rid of them before they cause damage. Thanks
Which hood bolt spacing are you looking for? There are 3. Malibu hood, 68 SS hood , and 69+ SS hood.
I know you say 68 only, just asking to make sure you have a 68 hood. My 68 has a 69SS hood, found this out the hard way. I'll look around, I may have sold my extra sets.
I didn't know the 68 SS and Malibu were different. I knew about 69. In any case the hood slots for the bolts are 14 inches end to end. Measuring the bolt center to center I show 13 inches give or take a fraction
I used Willie Wilson HoodHingeRepair.com who refurbished my hood hinges for my 1970 Chevelle SS with cowl induction. Willie did an excellent job and I would highly recommend refurbishing your hinges rather than after market reproductions.
Thanks Tom, I wasn't sure if this was technical or just to buy or find out how to fix it. As always 68 is a charm. I will post future requests for parts in the correct category going forward. Hopefully someone has a set or I will send mine out.
I paid about $200 last fall to have my GTO hinges done. Excellent work.
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