Raven R code 281 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 Hood hinges.....are these sloppy by nature? Its one of those things you don't realize has a problem until you are trying to align a hood. This what happens....I have the hood lined up pretty darn good, I open then close the hood and the rear of the hood sticks up about a quarter inch. I can walk over and push the rear of the hood down on both sides and it goes down flat. So, I'm wondering if the hinges have a natural amount of slop or do they sound worn? thanks,Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LindenBruce 27 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 If they are original they are prolly shot. You can get new ones. I would if yours are original. B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 I agree they are worn. It is possible a BFH and an anvil will tighten them up. They can also be rebuilt with new rivets if you wish to keep the date coded original parts, I priced this earlier in the year & it was in the neighborhood of $250. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unkleen 11 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 Try rotating them back before changing them out. Open hood, loosen hinge bolts a bit, them push up a little harder on the open hood. Have a helper tighten the hinge bolts while you hold it in position. This will rotate the hinges towards the rear of the car so the back of the hood lays lower when closed. Worth a shot anyways.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nymustang1969 22 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 I had the same problem with mine. The rivits become sloppy. I found a great company to rebuild them to like new with correct style rivits. SMS Auto restoration in New Hamshirie. 800-989-6660. Did a great job. Hood now fits great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70fastbak 16 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 Try rotating them back before changing them out. Open hood, loosen hinge bolts a bit, them push up a little harder on the open hood. Have a helper tighten the hinge bolts while you hold it in position. This will rotate the hinges towards the rear of the car so the back of the hood lays lower when closed. Worth a shot anyways.... +1....I've done this and it worked on a friends car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 179 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 Hood hinges.....are these sloppy by nature? Its one of those things you don't realize has a problem until you are trying to align a hood. This what happens....I have the hood lined up pretty darn good, I open then close the hood and the rear of the hood sticks up about a quarter inch. I can walk over and push the rear of the hood down on both sides and it goes down flat. So, I'm wondering if the hinges have a natural amount of slop or do they sound worn? thanks,Dave I have fixed this condition also by rotating the hinges back like some of the others said by loosing the 3 hinge bolts at the inner fender apron and holding the hood up while someone retightens the bolts. I did have one case tho that the hinge was worn out but the hood stayed up on one side only. By both yours staying up I would think that your problem is a simple adjustment. The other Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3pedal 95 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 Mine were tight and needed oiling to relax them into position....joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks for the input! Will try these ideas tonight. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magician 13 Report post Posted July 22, 2014 +1 on align proper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
