hood hinges for glass hoods
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hood hinges for glass hoods
What are you guys using for your fiberglass hoods? Lets face it, these things are cheap and one bad open could be a nightmare. The hood i use is a SS hood and when i got it i paid extra for the low pressure shocks and good hinges. Well the hinges don't open smoothly and the shocks say high pressure gas right on them so I would have to say they are the incorrect setup for the job. Whats the best setup to prevent a crack from it opening wrong.
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Re: hood hinges for glass hoods
Have you take a look at the struts for the 82-83 composite (fiberglass?) hood? That is what I have on my 82 with the composite hood. It states "High Pressure" right on the strut.
I think all the hood struts may be "High Pressure". However the strut is rated based on the hood material (and the weight it must counterbalance and lift), and those rated for a steel hood will exert more force when opening the hood.
Try searching at Advance, or AutoZone or one of the other vendors for an 82 Camaro, with a V8 engine, engine code "7". Make sure the part description is for a fiberglass hood rather than a steel hood.
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I think all the hood struts may be "High Pressure". However the strut is rated based on the hood material (and the weight it must counterbalance and lift), and those rated for a steel hood will exert more force when opening the hood.
Try searching at Advance, or AutoZone or one of the other vendors for an 82 Camaro, with a V8 engine, engine code "7". Make sure the part description is for a fiberglass hood rather than a steel hood.
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Re: hood hinges for glass hoods
Excellent advise! Anyone know if you can get hinges for that model still?
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Re: hood hinges for glass hoods
I've bought a couple sets of 82 hood struts since I've owned the car. Last set came from NAPA, first one was Car Quest. They work perfect and keep the hood off your head.
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Re: hood hinges for glass hoods
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Re: hood hinges for glass hoods
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Re: hood hinges for glass hoods
The struts for my stock steel hood worked just fine on the ASCD hood. They weren't old and weak either because they easily hold up the steel hood that's on it now.
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Re: hood hinges for glass hoods
I bought a new set for my cervini hood from orielly's auto parts. I requested the ones for the fiberglass hoods ie. 83 z28. They only listed one part # for all 82-92 hoods. Way too stiff for my liking. I also tried the dealership and they don't have them anymore. I found a gm set on another board still in the package for $25 shipped. They definitely make a difference.
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Re: hood hinges for glass hoods
You can always drill a very small hole and release the gas from each one then drill a hole in the piston rod and insert a hair pin when you open the hood
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