Re: [oletrucks] TF hood problems

[ADvent@thuntek.net]

i think what happens is the bolt holes and rivit hinges wallow out. mine
was the same way

J Forbes wrote:

> I have that problem...but the hinges on 58-59 are different from 55-57,
> they break more easily because they have fewer teeth on the gears.
>
> Did you try shimming the hinge where it bolts to the firewall?  Try a
> shim at the top bolt, and see if it helps.
>
> Jim F
> 59s in AZ
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959