How to fix a loose hood hinge - DIY Auto Restoration

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[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

Thanks for this because my 65 Fleetwood hinges are just like this!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@guzzifabrication3448]

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[@4speed3pedals]

That is one solution. I would fabricate a new rivet, at least remove it and do a search for rivet suppliers and see what is available. You should be able to find rivets that are possibly exact or that will need some slight mods with a lathe. Ifi nstalled with an air hammer, the rivet swells as the shop head forms and it will take up space within an enlarged hole that has more movement than designed for. I have seen people use a hydraulic press and a rivet set and it seems to work as well, possibly better. I am not a fan of welding rivets as there is wear between the hinge and the river and reforming the shop head (the one with the chisel looking marks) may only be a short term fix for looseness. "You do what you gotta with what you got".

[@hurricane2649]

I have a 1976 Eldorado convertible that sat in a garage for over 25 years 48k original. Even though I used spray oil "WD-40" on them when I first got it, it clearly was not enough and now the hood will not close properly at all. I priced rebuilt hinges and they are north of $600 and my old hinges. So thank you for the video. I can buy one hell of a welder and keep it for the price they want for a pair of hood hinges!

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[@cesaralcantar2843]

Good job brotha,like always 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

Thanks for the content. My Ford hood hinge uses another type of hinge rivet point. From the looks of it. I’ll have to scrutinize that see if I can use this.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey thanks for watching I hope the videos useful

[@ST-cy6we]

Can I ask: when everything is nice and painted and perfect, how do you remount the hood, without messing up the paint? Do you mount the hinges to the inner fender and then the hood to the hinges, or do you mount the hinges to the hood?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

For Mopar mount the hinges to the hood first... otherwise yep your scratching the hood

[@28704joe]

No discussion on how to restore wallowed out rivet holes and rivet diameters where most of the wear is located. Otherwise good short video.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

The rivit was pulling through, the rivit holes weren't worn.... Rebuilding the hood hinge is a different video.

[@NortheastOhioDukes]

Love your channel. Where are u guys out of?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Rowlett Tx about 35 min outside Dallas