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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: 9T4Z on July 03, 2007, 04:23:10 PM

Title: 69 SS Hood Hinge question
Post by: 9T4Z on July 03, 2007, 04:23:10 PM

Is there any way to quickly identify the original GM hood hinges from the aftermarket... I know they need to be painted "black Phosphate" but was wondering if there are GM part-numbers readily visible...

thanks in advance

Gary

Title: Re: 69 SS Hood Hinge question
Post by: Jonesy on July 03, 2007, 04:57:24 PM

I havent seen part numbers on any originals.

Title: Re: 69 SS Hood Hinge question
Post by: 9T4Z on July 05, 2007, 08:47:34 PM

Anyone have a look at their hinges?  Mine have a "K" stamped into the rivet that holds the two parts together.... repro??

thanks in advance

Title: Re: 69 SS Hood Hinge question
Post by: JohnZ on July 06, 2007, 02:45:13 PM

My original '69 standard hinges have a "K" surrounded by three raised concentric circles on the head of the large rivets.

Title: Re: 69 SS Hood Hinge question
Post by: Steve68 on July 06, 2007, 05:01:36 PM

For what it's worth, my original '68 hinges (original SS hood) also have a "K" surrounded by three raised concentric circles on the head of the large rivets (3).
 
Steve
 

Title: Re: 69 SS Hood Hinge question
Post by: ccargo on July 06, 2007, 05:50:22 PM

Some of the repo's have a "K" also stamped in them but its different in appearance. I believe that the GM ones sold now do not have the K stamp....but are better pieces. Its important to have a good set with the right springs for the application if you want a good hood fit. Buying used hinges can be an exercise in futility.

Title: Re: 69 SS Hood Hinge question
Post by: Jonesy on July 25, 2007, 03:55:50 AM

The GM ones being sold now have the K with mutliple circles around the K. My originals have 3 circles aorund the K.