70 chevelle hood insulation

P.J. · #1 07-15-2008, 05:52 AM

Does anyone reproduce the correct hood insulation for a 70 chevelle SS.

And where can I get a new repro or NOS hood hinges for my 70 chevelle that are decent. I could not reuse my original
as I tried to tighten them and it did not work.
PJ

PaulK · #2 07-16-2008, 08:54 PM

You can buy the hinges directly from GM. I recently bought a pair, but they come painted black and you need to have them phosphated to make them "correct".

**chads454Ls6** · #3 07-16-2008, 09:05 PM

The hinges you can get from gm have the part number and that is not correct.

blackls6 · #4 07-17-2008, 12:28 AM

Hi Paul,
What are the part numbers that are stamped on hinges?
My friend had several pairs of hinges phosphated to save money, and I believe I didn't get my originals back. Mine have part numbers on them and my hood will not stay open!
I bring my own parts to have plated now, so I know I get my parts back! Lesson learned the hard way!
Thanks! John

**chads454Ls6** · #5 07-17-2008, 05:12 AM

The hinges seem to become weak when they are stripped and plated,I have plated a few sets and have had to put new springs on them and i know they were my originals as i engraved my initials in them.

**wheelhop** · #6 07-17-2008, 06:21 AM

I had the same problem with my 69, the hood springs came back weak and barely hold up the hood

**SS427** · #7 07-17-2008, 06:29 AM

For "driver" restorations you are better off using the Eastwoods Phosphate paint. It looks very close if you "dry spray" the last coat and lasts longer.