jensenracing77

I picked up some Eastwood Zinc Phosphate color paint and wanted to test it out. These hinges were not loose and sloppy and had no rust on them. I glass bead blasted them and painted them to see how it would look. The springs i painted gloss black. May not be nice enough or "correct" for a show winning car but did turn out nice. Would like to get $80+shipping for them just to cover the time i have in them.

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Allan R

Nice job Eric. I found beadblasting is the way to go cleaning these parts too! You're giving me a reason to redo mine (they don't need it but WTH). How difficult was it to remove those springs and re-attach them?

Is that the spray from a rattle can or did you use HVLP?

jensenracing77

It was rattle can, It has a little more texture than original but i think that was from the primer. The springs come right of with not much effort. a screw driver will pop them right off and on. You could likely do it by hand.

joesw31

What is the date code on the hinges

jensenracing77

Date code? I see nothing for a date on them. I took them off of a 70 cutlass dated 07A.

Dave Siltman

I always use a chain for removing and installing the springs. Wrap the last link around the end of the spring and CAREFULLY pull off the spring. To install, merely reverse the process. If the springs are fresh, wrap with blue painter's tape.
BTW, sorry to hijack the thread, but always eager to lend a tip or helping hand.
And......Eric, they look GREAT!!! And I'm still interested in "you know what"---

joesw31

Yes, they should have a julian date on them.

jensenracing77

Dave, I have an issue that cam up with that. I need to call you. I will dig up your number and call you tomorrow.

Tony72Cutlass'S'

Eric, Those hinges look awesome.

springbryan

Eric, are the hinges still availible I would like them please contact me 815-222-3231

jensenracing77

I have some PMs that i will reply to when i get home from work. Just to let everyone know, I feel like the paint will want to scrape off at the pivots. It is not like the original Zinc Phosphate but I think it will still hold up well.

rhaberm

Eric, do u still have hood hinges for sale. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Bob Habermehl

jensenracing77

The first person in line was in a PM. If he don't want them i have 3 more in line. I will go in the order i got the requests. Thanks for all the entrust guys.

jensenracing77

Sold.
I may see if my other sets are as nice as these. If so, i will do another set or two.

jensenracing77

Back by popular demand, lol. This is the last set i am going to redo (other than the ones for my car). I have more time in them than worth what i am getting out of them. I deleted the PM's i had so i don't know who was next inline so first one that wants them... I painted the springs on this set aluminum but i don't like it. I am not sure what color they were originaly. If you want them gloss black like the last set i did let me know. I have another set of springs blasted and just need paint. Again, I am sure the paint will wear around the pivot points but still look nice. This time i want $95 shipped.

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jensenracing77

Also have many good used sets for $50+shipping.

springbryan

Hello
If they havent been sold I want them
Byran

springbryan

If those have been sold i am interested in a pair of the ones for 50

jensenracing77

they are yours. I will send you a PM

springbryan

thanks just wanted they were a great buy

relaxin 69
Bryan