55.2-59 hood problems

[duramax55]

hi so does anyone know how to adjust the hinge on a 55-2 chevy truck so that when you close it you dont have to push it down at the cowl so it is even with the cowl. thanks

[_Ogre]

i believe that is a sign of over-stretched springs and worn pivots, new hinges fixed that for me
are your hinges original to the truck? try repops from brothers or any of the truck vendors

[ndeep]

there are alot of posts on here about adjusting hoods,doors,ect i would suggest adding a shim between the hinge and cowl at the lower bolt. good luck

[geezer#99]

My 56 was the same.
My cure was squeezing the pivot points in my vice. Tightened them up nicely.

[duramax55]

hi oger yes they are original ones thanks for info might do that.

[duramax55]

Originally Posted by ndeep

there are alot of posts on here about adjusting hoods,doors,ect i would suggest adding a shim between the hinge and cowl at the lower bolt. good luck

ill try that thanks

[duramax55]

thanks unfortunatley they are painted already but might try and repaint

[MARTINSR]

This is a super common mistake, even by pros! I have told pros to "shim the hood down" and they look at me like I am a moron, then I do it in front of them and they look at me like I am a wizard! LOLOL

It's VERY simple, here are a few links.

https://www.hotrodders.com/threads/h.../#post-1576191

Here is another full "Basics of Basics" on panel alignment.

https://www.hotrodders.com/threads/b.../#post-1561503


Brian

[crossfire84]

Once again Martin to the rescue!