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Old 04-04-2017, 11:33 AM   #1
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Question Bagged 60-66 Hood Hinge OPTIONS w/tubbed inners

Bagging the C10 (eventually) and probably cutting the front inner fenders for clearance.

Like the high dollar hinge kits, but would rather come up with a cost effective solution that utilizes the factory hinges without springs.

Has anyone done such a modification to include a gas strut for our hoods?

I tried searching and didn't see anything.

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Old 04-04-2017, 12:03 PM   #2
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Re: Bagged 60-66 Hood Hinge OPTIONS w/tubbed inners

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Bagging the C10 (eventually) and probably cutting the front inner fenders for clearance.

Like the high dollar hinge kits, but would rather come up with a cost effective solution that utilizes the factory hinges without springs.

Has anyone done such a modification to include a gas strut for our hoods?

I tried searching and didn't see anything.

TIA
you might check out Jason Doshier's build Maggies truck. I believe he did a gas strut.
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Old 04-04-2017, 01:35 PM   #3
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you might check out Jason Doshier's build Maggies truck. I believe he did a gas strut.
He did and THANK YOU for the reference!
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Old 04-04-2017, 02:22 PM   #4
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Re: Bagged 60-66 Hood Hinge OPTIONS w/tubbed inners

You could do something like Porterbuilt used to make. Uses the factory hinge and has provision for a strut on the tubular bar going to the front. I like it.
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Old 04-04-2017, 02:28 PM   #5
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Re: Bagged 60-66 Hood Hinge OPTIONS w/tubbed inners

Nevermind....I see you were looking for tubbed inner fenders. Carry on!
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