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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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I'm in the process of gathering parts for my front end right now. I have a set of hood hinges, but they are "loose" where the two pieces connect...almost like they are worn out. One side is tighter than the other.

How tight are these things supposed to be...how much play should there be side too side?
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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A fair amount, they are sloppy as hell....

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A fair amount, they are sloppy as hell....


How does the hood stay aligned up front then when you bolt the hinges down? Won't it move side to side?
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Hello Jeremy
There should be a star washer (not flat) on the pin excel of the hinge that press the two pieces against each other, they should be tight.
Look at this link you can see the star washer:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corve...Q5fAccessories

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my hinges are wore out due to a lot of use .i will replace with a zipper .
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by stinger12
How does the hood stay aligned up front then when you bolt the hinges down? Won't it move side to side?
It'll move a little, but not as much as you might think.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Hinges and hood support are still on it but finish is half rusty, half dull plating. I can get them easily enough, also latches are still there. mds...






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