Hood Stop Unavailable?
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Instructor
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Hood Stop Unavailable?
The car was missing the rubber on the front Adjustable Hood Stop studs. I ordered a pair from Corvette Central and when I received them they were the wrong diameter and threading. I had no idea there was any reason to question the threading, but according to CC, at some point GM changed them and the ones I received are the only ones available. Anyone have a solution short of drilling and tapping the holes to accommodate the larger 8 mm x 1.25 threading? I could drill it out and just put a nut on both sides as well, but I'd rather it be the way it was intended rather that rigging it. I also considered pulling the rubber off the new ones and installing them on the old ones, but they won't fit there either.
Burning Brakes
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From: England United Kingdom
Hi
Could try here also , the stops near the windshield are shorter length than the ones on the front hinge assembly just a FYI other colours available .
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Cheers
Could try here also , the stops near the windshield are shorter length than the ones on the front hinge assembly just a FYI other colours available .
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Cheers
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: England United Kingdom
Link might be bad , info below on ecklers site .
Corvette Hood Adjuster Bumper, Urethane, Front, White, 1997-2004
1997-04 (C5) White Urethane Hood Front Adjuster Bumper
Part #:
25-261414-1
Price:
$6.99 ea.
Corvette Hood Adjuster Bumper, Urethane, Front, White, 1997-2004
1997-04 (C5) White Urethane Hood Front Adjuster Bumper
Part #:
25-261414-1
Price:
$6.99 ea.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 112
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From: Austin Texas
Hi
Could try here also , the stops near the windshield are shorter length than the ones on the front hinge assembly just a FYI other colours available .
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Cheers
Could try here also , the stops near the windshield are shorter length than the ones on the front hinge assembly just a FYI other colours available .
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Cheers
Thanks. Unfortunately I've looked at every site and no one sells the one I need listing the thread and pitch. I emailed VetteNut but they would only sell me hinges with the studs installed instead of just removing them and selling me the studs.
Melting Slicks
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From: Odessa FL
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If you don’t want to drill and tap for the new thread and pitch, or totally drill out and use a lock nut, then maybe buy a grade 8 stainless steel bolt in the proper thread and pitch for your car. Either a hex head or carriage which ever may allow you to transfer the rubber from the new ones to the bolts. Just a thought. Good luck.
