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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 149 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 149 | This is a topic that has been discussed a lot, but not much for the 55-59 trucks. As most trucks, my 58 hood is "proped up" on the drivers side. I have made all of the adjustments and its not going down.
I had an idea. What if I notched the hood bracket upwards. There are 3 bolts, two on the firewall and one on the inner fender. If I drilled the mounting bracket holes upwards a little bit, it will move the entire bracket down. Anyone see any problems with this? | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Well, before you start drilling holes, check the condition of the hinges, especially the pivot pins. I had the same problem, no matter how much I adjusted, it was still up at the rear, and higher on one side. Turned out the pins were worn on the left side, not letting the hood settle down all the way. new pair of hinges, and now the hood shuts al the way. Seems to be a common issue with the '55-'59 and '60-'66 trucks.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | what longbox sez Casey, it's actually brought up regularly for the TF series, just replace the worn out hinges and you'll have it fixed
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 149 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 149 | Wow, I'll give that a shot. Never would have thought the hinges, thanks.
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