1969 GS-GTO-Chevelle hood hinge interchangeability??

Discussion in 'Race car chassis tech' started by 69GS430/TKX, Mar 31, 2020.

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  1. 69GS430/TKX

    69GS430/TKX Silver Level contributor

    Also, won't some lenses show the model year in their code? Also, if you don't have a VIN decoder list, you could run the VIN through a search site on your cell phone while you're there, possibly.
     
  2. Duane

    Duane Member

    Original Factory lenses will show a model year on the lens, however it will be the first model year that they were used.

    Case in point, taillight lenses for 69 Skylark/GS cars are dated 68, as that was the first year they were used.
    Same thing applies to other parts, as all 71-72 core supports are dated SAE71.
    Duane
     
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  3. 69GS430/TKX

    69GS430/TKX Silver Level contributor

    Ah, I should have known that. Thanks for the reminder, Duane.
     
  4. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    The sixth digit of the VIN is the year (44667(8)H; 44667(9)H). If that’s unreadable, look at the trim tag. If it’s a ‘68 the PAINT code will start with a letter; ‘69 it’ll start with a two digit number.
    Patrick
     
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  5. 1968_GS400

    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

  6. MikeCasey

    MikeCasey Well-Known Member

    @1968_GS400 - I just purchased those springs trying to eliminate the hood twist I get. They're a smidge too long and the hook's twist doesn't match my stock springs. I used a torch and twisted the hook. The hood doesn't twist as badly when closing it now but the alignment is awful now.

    If I can't source new ones, SMS-AUTO is only an hour away. I'll drop them off and have them rebuild mine.
     
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  7. 1968_GS400

    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

    I’ve got that hood twist issue too but without those springs but I still don’t have my hood aligned right yet. Had my original hood hinges rebuilt then straightened a second time and have a second set of original 68 hinges on right now that I also don’t think are straight. Didn’t get around to putting originals back on a second time yet.
     
  8. MikeCasey

    MikeCasey Well-Known Member

    I don't have any springs on the car now and the hood closes fine and lines up 95%. I keep my hood prop in the back seat.
     
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  9. 1968_GS400

    1968_GS400 Founders Club Member

    Interesting. Yeah maybe if springs are out of whack, that could cause a lot of the problem. Will have to look into this. I’ve got 2 sets of springs, maybe need to try swapping them if hood aligns without them.
     

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