Posted By: GLR
71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/13/14 05:46 PM
Hello, I am gathering and restoring componits for a future driver build (a 1971 Charger).
I don't have a pair of hood hinges at all (missing) and there is a difference between 71 B-body hood hinges and 73-74 B-body hood hinges. Idon't care abouit ..what's original/correct for a 1971 Charger, what I want is the best hinge design/function of a hood hinge.
Also, I can buy new reproduction hood hinges (1971 style) that are made in Taiwan ...and I am wondering if they are any good since there steel is softer..and may bend??? Fit?
And.. there are a few different places I can have a used set rebuilt...and I would appreacate if anyone has a suguestion on where to send a set of hinges out to get rebuilt.
Thank you!
Posted By: CYACOP
Re: 71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/13/14 08:02 PM
I heard, dont know for sure but the same hinges were used for several years during the seventies? on other applications maybe pickup trucks? Look into interchange.
Posted By: moparmarks
Re: 71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/13/14 08:06 PM
73-4 are an improved design over 71-2
Posted By: RSNOMO
Re: 71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/13/14 08:25 PM
Find someone who has the know-how to open-up, and make the necessary repairs to the pivot areas...
I had mine done locally...
It's been awhile...
But, I believe he is no longer in business...
Posted By: GLR
Re: 71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/13/14 09:20 PM
So...the 73-74 hood hinges are better than the 71-72 one's?
Anyone used the new reproductiopn one's yet?
or
Should I just take and get a used set of 73-74 Hinges and send them out to get rebuilt?
Posted By: flypaper
Re: 71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/14/14 06:38 AM
I would rebuild a used set myself
I have bad luck with repop junk
Rick did a great job with my hinges
he even changed out the springs
to the air grabber springs that have
more coils for the heavier grabber hood
Posted By: 471Magnum
Re: 71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/14/14 08:21 PM
What ever you decide to use, make sure they have the correct springs installed. Long hoods on the Chargers required beefier springs. N96 hoods used even beefier springs.
Posted By: Ron_M
Re: 71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/14/14 09:08 PM
Out of curiosity... Are B and E body hood hinges interchangeable?
EDIT I read the above post. So I guess my question is moot.
Posted By: Ron_M
Re: 71-UP B-body Hood hinge questions.. - 12/15/14 03:31 PM
Thank-you Mark for the info.
Having learned this, GLR, I have a set from a 72 Coronet in my shed. If you are interested. I have no idea what they are worth. They have been in the "open" position (with springs installed) for a many years since I parted that car in 1997! My cars are 73/74 and I already have a spare set (not for sale). I'm not on here 24/7 but you are welcome to PM or email me.
-Ron M in Connecticut
