Hood Hinge Repair

I took a couple of pieces of 1/4" X 2" metal strap, laid it up against the structure, drilled three #8 holes in each one and one hole for the hinge bolt. I used 8-32 allen bolts with washers and self-locking nuts to hold the straps to the front of the structure. It works just fine with the "Lenk Tuning" hood, although I did have to mod the structure behind the MC booster, the hood fit a bit too close to that structure. I can post pics tomorrow if needed.

My original holes for the hood hinges had been rusted through, so i did something similar. Instead or using 2 pieces like namba, i just took 2 solid strips of aluminum; drilled holes in the strips and body; and bolted them together, pinching the mounting "flap" of steel in between.

A little off topic, but namba, arent u the one who put a v-6 into your gt? If so, can you post some pics of the final engine bay setup and if possible some pictures of the steps you took.

Hood Hinge

Thanks namba and jersydave I had a hood hinge rust out like that was looking for a way to remount the hood hinge

Just to get this back on topic, kinda, I would suggest using two pieces. Mainly because the body curves a bit there and a straight piece won't go from side to side, IMHO, to give the structure much support. I've got mine slammed up against the upper structure as tight as I could, held in place with vise grips then drilled the holes through the structure and the metal strap at one time. Less slop that way, again, IMHO.\


Matt240Z, check out the Willit? Update thread for mods to the engine bay for the V-6, I'm still waiting for Gary to finish the Beta on the Articles Section so I can upload the rest of the Phases for the actual engine/tranny swap

Just got home from work. The posts look great, especially the pictures, I'll give it a shot when we don't get rain. I'm working outside becuase I had to put my embroidery machine in the garage.

Thank you for all the input

Dave