Hood Hinges

[Padre4art]

Hi -

My 67 hardtop has a hood that sticks up about 1/4 " above the fenders at the back where the hinges mount. This seems to be a common problem.

The hinges are already lowered to the bottom position from what I can see.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Art

 

[tbird5866]

I have helped this problem in two ways in the past. One is to elongate the mounting holes to lower the hood. The other way is to rotate the hood and hinges as a unit.

 

[Padre4art]

re: hinges

Hi - thank you for the quick reply!

I'm not sure what you mean by rotate the hood and hinges as a unit?

Thanks much!

Art

 

[gemman]

Regarding hood hinges on a '67

What is meant by the previous reply to ' ROTATE ' the hood and hinges .. can u explain this ? Thaanx Gemman

 

[Padre4art]

Hi - that was what someone suggested - to rotate or reverse the hinges. They are not reversible.

I have since learned of an outfit that rebuilds hinges (SMS) so that they close properly. Apparently the rivets and holes in the hinges wear over the years and they don't close all the way. I have to push my hood down on each side for it to close completely back by the windshield.

I would like to exchange pictures of our cars. I also have a 67 Tudor Coupe with fairly low mileage, from California. Candy Apple Red with parchment interior. My email is [email protected].

Thanks!

Art

 

[garyj h]

hi just sent hood hinges to willson antique cars for complete rebuild costt to restore 185.00 should see back two weeks

 

[garyj h]

hi thanks for the leed SMS AUTO FABRICS 503 263 3535 THEY HAD JUST ENOUGH MATERIAL LEFT IN CRATER AQUE THE WOMAN SAID THEY HAVE ALL THE FABRICS FOR 67 68 69 ALSO NO PIC STILL NO CAMERA MIGHT GET WORKING TOMORROW

 

[garyj h]

67 hood hinges

just got mine back about three weeks ago. they are perfect fit great close fine willie willson did my job 188.00