1969 GS-GTO-Chevelle hood hinge interchangeability??

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Do you know if these springs are any good for a 68?

https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/pr...approximately-8-1-4-inches-gm-574802-ea/19303

 

@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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.