Hood Hinge

[Shep69 149]

Who makes a decent hood hinge for the 69?  My LHS hood is about a quarter to high and its been adjusted all the way down. I don't want to have to push the rear hood down all the time.  Are 67 hinges the same as Ive seen a lot of places advertise the hinges are made for 67-70.  Just sick of buying repco rubbish. 

Thanks Mark

[bigmal 225]

1 hour ago, Shep69 said:

Who makes a decent hood hinge for the 69?  My LHS hood is about a quarter to high and its been adjusted all the way down. I don't want to have to push the rear hood down all the time.  Are 67 hinges the same as Ive seen a lot of places advertise the hinges are made for 67-70.  Just sick of buying repco rubbish. 

Thanks Mark

I Mark,

I have the exact same problem. I am intending on elongating the holes a little. It's on my long to do list.

[Shep69 149]

35 minutes ago, bigmal said:

I Mark,

I have the exact same problem. I am intending on elongating the holes a little. It's on my long to do list.

aaagghhh  the old long to do list. That list is ongoing forever lol. Theres always that one thing .

[barnett468 418]

3 hours ago, Shep69 said:

Who makes a decent hood hinge for the 69?  

nobody. i typically buy good used ones or nos ones. it's just one of the many pleasures of owning a vintage car.

 

heres a couple

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1967-70-Mustang-Left-Hood-Hinge-C9ZZ-16797-A/162903146490?epid=1255153693&hash=item25edc8bffa:g:av8AAOSw5ZtahZ8k&vxp=mtr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1967-70-Mustang-Left-Hood-Hinge-C9ZZ-16797-A-/122642004178

[Mach1 Driver 560]

These are the best I've found

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/12539-Hood-Hinges-Driver-and-Passenger-PREMIUM-PAIR-Repro-1967-1970-Mercury-Cougar-/-1967-1970-Ford-Mustang.html?attribs=88

[CG in TX 16]

I have used Dynacorn hood hinges on numerous cars. They are okay, no issues. I have a couple new hinges laying around if you want them at my cost.

[Brian Conway 264]

You could try to tighten/repair your hinges yourself ?  Then check the 69 Shop Manual for the hood adjustment procedure ?

[Vicfreg 771]

I waited until they went on sale and got a set of billet hinges.  I am tired of fussing with the hood hinges.   I will be powdercoating these black......

[v8ford70 98]

I noticed there are some good points on this topic on a site called   mustangsandmore.com   under hood alignment.Might help.

[Machspeed 219]

On 2/21/2018 at 7:28 AM, Mach1 Driver said:

These are the best I've found

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/p/12539-Hood-Hinges-Driver-and-Passenger-PREMIUM-PAIR-Repro-1967-1970-Mercury-Cougar-/-1967-1970-Ford-Mustang.html?attribs=88

Mach, do you know if those hinges are the same as the Dynacorn hinges offered by CJ Pony Parts?

 https://www.cjponyparts.com/dynacorn-hood-hinge-premium-quality-passenger-side-1967-1970/p/HDH14R/

Thanks,

John 

[nymustang1969 22]

I had my originals rebuild at SMS Auto restoration in New Hampshire.  Did a fantastic job. He makes his own oversize rivets with the correct x pattern. Very satisfied. His website is sms-auto.com.

[barnett468 418]

1 hour ago, nymustang1969 said:

I had my originals rebuild at SMS Auto restoration in New Hampshire.  Did a fantastic job. He makes his own oversize rivets with the correct x pattern. Very satisfied. His website is sms-auto.com.

how much did that cost?

[MAC390 327]

SMS do very good work, they rebuilt my charger steering column.

[copb8 97]

I fussed and fussed with the stock hinges to get the alignment right but they never worked and I accepted that they were shot and sloppy. I installed the Dynacorn hinges from CJP. They fixed my alignment issues and looked original however the spring they use isn't strong as it should be so the hood doesn't stay opened as far as it should. It does stay open but it's low enough to really put a good bash on your forehead.

[Mach1 Driver 560]

On 2/22/2018 at 11:51 AM, Machspeed said:

Mach, do you know if those hinges are the same as the Dynacorn hinges offered by CJ Pony Parts?

 https://www.cjponyparts.com/dynacorn-hood-hinge-premium-quality-passenger-side-1967-1970/p/HDH14R/

Thanks,

John 

They look like Dynacorn, but I couldn't be sure so I got them from WCCC because of their description:

Improved reproduction right and left hand hood hinges for the Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Much heavier duty compared to the originals, thicker metal and slightly wider hinge bars. These hinges weigh 4.35 lbs, originals weigh 3.2 lbs. Hood hinge rivets have the 'plus' markings like seen on the 1969-70 hinges. Save your hinge springs, these do not come with the new springs. it will be easier to fit and adjust these hinges prior to installing the springs on them. We use an old section of seat belt for removing and installing hood hinge springs. If you only need one, we sell these individually as well. Here is a helpful youtube video that will shoe you how to adjust your hood.

BTW, that's 36% beefier than production hinges

[barnett468 418]

the taiwan or chinese metal the dynacorns are made from is around 30% weaker than the factory metal so the extra thickness really means they are around as strong as the originals.

[nymustang1969 22]

23 hours ago, barnett468 said:

how much did that cost?

Had them done about 4 years ago. I think it was about 150 dollars. Not cheap, but I got to keep my original hinges instead of the cheap aftermarket copies.