i have a 1970 cutlass in need of hood hinges, i broke my own trying to take the hood off by myself, i know im an idiot but well im in need of them now so what years will also fit a 1970 cutlass? is it just 1970 or will 1969 thru 1972 work or are all gms the same? help plz

also im getting ready to put a goodmark repro o.a.i ram air hood on the car and the guys a gmsports told me to make the hood work on stock cutlass hinges all i had to do is remove the springs is that correct?

thanks in advance
shak

 

Hello Shak
If you haven't got the hinges yet, the 1969 through 1972 will all work. I've got some extras if your still looking. John

 

yeah im looking for a good pair at least something that can be cleaned easily and re painted

 

also if i accidnetly primered chrome can i get the primer off without taking the chrome off also?

 

Yes you can ...

My repo hood works well with the stock hinge springs ...

With no springs I think you need pins at the back as the spring tension holds the back of the hood down ...

When I painted my hood I used "The Right Stuff" silicon goo between all the ribs and the hood skin. This really cuts down squeeking and flexing and gives it a more solid feel ...

 

Are you talking about the bumpers? Most of the trim on your Cutlass is stainless, so you're not going to damage it either if you are trying to clean it. In fact on the stainless parts, if you use 1000 wet/dry you can actually buff out some of the surface scratches and most oxidation. Then go over it with jewellers rouge or compatible polish to bring back that new look. Just takes patience and elbow grease....something that all Olds nuts have in common with their car.

 

One good thing to remember is on the rear bolt location for the hinge part that attaches to the hood (not the fender) you should use the factory "puck" or "horseshoe" spacer....if not you'll just bend the hood hinge at those bolt locations. See if your current hood has them still in place.

 

Works for me!!! A bit of FINE steelwool works well at removing primer and paint over spray it also buffs the stainless up nicely

 

Sandblast then clear the hinges and they almost look just like the factory grey-oxide finish if they had that. I've found that those missing hinge spacers are down in the bottom of the fender or in that area under the cowl half the time.
I would just take some lacquer thinner and wipe the primer off, keep it off the paint/primer or that'll come off too.
If it's 2 part epoxy primer you may need some dynamite and an air chisel.

 

SOOOOOO !! That's were my rear hinge shims are. LMAO