68 Hood Hinges

Jolly Green · 07-20-2007, 03:45 PM

Does anyone know why yearone does not make repro hood hinges for the 68 442? Or where I could find a pair?

2blu442 · 07-20-2007, 07:33 PM

I may have a set up in Medford Oregon, I'll have to dig around and see. John

joe_padavano · 07-21-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jolly Green

Does anyone know why yearone does not make repro hood hinges for the 68 442?

Because they are a one-year-only design requiring a large financial investment with a very small potential market. They don't sell repro fenders, bumpers, or full quarters for those cars either and there's probably a much larger market for those parts due to rust repair. Keep in mind that during most of the musclecar years, Pontiac sold on average TEN TIMES as many GTOs as Olds sold 442s. Year One is a commercial business, not a charity. They intend to make a profit.

mel · 05-27-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 2blu442

I may have a set up in Medford Oregon, I'll have to dig around and see. John

mel · 05-27-2008, 12:58 AM

I am also looking for a pair of hood hinges for my 1965 starfire . I do hope that you can find it

Thanks mel

tclaemont · 08-02-2008, 09:20 AM

Unless you are going for absolute accuracy, do yourself a favor and get a set of hinges off a 69-72. They open up wider and will save your head because you will not be bumping into it as often.

Jamesbo · 08-02-2008, 09:45 AM

Try my buddy Paul at ros6872@hotmail.com nice HONEST parts guy in Conn. Describes parts accurately, re does mirrors, seat belts and really knows his parts.
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joe_padavano · 08-02-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tclaemont

Unless you are going for absolute accuracy, do yourself a favor and get a set of hinges off a 69-72. They open up wider and will save your head because you will not be bumping into it as often.

These are not a bolt-in replacement. The attaching nuts on the fenders are in a different place.

68conv455 · 08-02-2008, 12:39 PM

Been to Paul's place twice over the years as he is less than 20 miles away. Real good for miscellaneous parts that you cant find anywhere else, and yes, very knowledgeable as he has been dismanteling 442's, GSs etc. for years. Went to look at a TH350 that had a high performance rebuild and zero miles (so his partner said on the phone). Needless to say it was obviously used as Paul stated when I arrived. Told myself I wouldn't go back.

Jamesbo · 08-02-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 68conv455

Been to Paul's place twice over the years as he is less than 20 miles away. Real good for miscellaneous parts that you cant find anywhere else, and yes, very knowledgeable as he has been dismanteling 442's, GSs etc. for years. Went to look at a TH350 that had a high performance rebuild and zero miles (so his partner said on the phone). Needless to say it was obviously used as Paul stated when I arrived. Told myself I wouldn't go back.

Sorry to hear that, I never met him as I am in Ga. And I have never spoken with his "partner" But he has always been very straight up with me. I once had a problem with some seat belts I bought from him, He fix the problem right away.

I have found that looking for good used parts via the net is the equilant of walking through a mine field.

Some of the Bozo's out there with a few wrenches not only don't know their parts, the are "pay me now" and let me see if I can find the part, crooks.

One in particular comes to mind, but shall remain nameless. But he advertises like crazy.

I've had very good luck with Paul and I've bought some really nice parts from him.

07-20-2007, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jolly Green Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 121	68 Hood Hinges Does anyone know why yearone does not make repro hood hinges for the 68 442? Or where I could find a pair?

07-20-2007, 07:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 874	I may have a set up in Medford Oregon, I'll have to dig around and see. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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Jamesbo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 215	Try my buddy Paul at ros6872@hotmail.com nice HONEST parts guy in Conn. Describes parts accurately, re does mirrors, seat belts and really knows his parts. __________________ __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

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05-27-2008, 12:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
mel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	I am also looking for a pair of hood hinges for my 1965 starfire . I do hope that you can find it Thanks mel

08-02-2008, 09:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
tclaemont Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 25	Unless you are going for absolute accuracy, do yourself a favor and get a set of hinges off a 69-72. They open up wider and will save your head because you will not be bumping into it as often.

08-02-2008, 12:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
68conv455 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 112	Been to Paul's place twice over the years as he is less than 20 miles away. Real good for miscellaneous parts that you cant find anywhere else, and yes, very knowledgeable as he has been dismanteling 442's, GSs etc. for years. Went to look at a TH350 that had a high performance rebuild and zero miles (so his partner said on the phone). Needless to say it was obviously used as Paul stated when I arrived. Told myself I wouldn't go back.