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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 06:24 AM
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For a 69 I have a friend that needs hood hinges that open and lock before the standart GM made, he needs it due to a oil cooler in front of his water cooler.

Can they be bought somewhere??

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I'm not sure I understand your question, 1969 did not have locking hinges. The hood support locked, so what are you looking for and why would the hinges be in the way of an oil cooler?
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If I understand correctly, currently his hood opens too far causing the tip to hit the oil cooler? I don't know if you can get a shorter prop but he could just convert it to a gas spring, since there are endless lengths of those. Fairly simple, I did it on my car. Here's a topic on the process: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...p-upgrade.html
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Originally Posted by MelWff
I'm not sure I understand your question, 1969 did not have locking hinges. The hood support locked, so what are you looking for and why would the hinges be in the way of an oil cooler?
Sorry if I'm not clear.

Originally Posted by Tubbafatt
If I understand correctly, currently his hood opens too far causing the tip to hit the oil cooler? I don't know if you can get a shorter prop but he could just convert it to a gas spring, since there are endless lengths of those. Fairly simple, I did it on my car. Here's a topic on the process: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...p-upgrade.html
Yes 100% correct, thx for understanding me :- )
And thx for the link I will send it to him
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