1955 2nd-1957 Hood Hinge with Spring Right Hand – GM Truck
Our new hood hinges are a perfect fit! these are a great reproduction of the original part. our hood hinges come complete with the hood hinge spring.
(hood hinge does not come with mounting hardware)
At Tuckers Classic Auto Parts we strive to bring the feeling of a hometown garage and neighborhood hot rod shop, right to your front door. With pre and post sale knowledgeable support, we want to make sure that you get everything you need for your next project. This includes the little parts that play a big role and often get forgotten about. Were talking about hood hinges, specifically a 1955 2nd – 1957 GM Truck Right Hand Hood Hinge with Spring (fits the right hand drivers side). These hinges are a great reproduction of the original part.
Over time our vehicles hood hinges can take a serious beating. These hinges are responsible for holding one of the bulkiest and heaviest body panels on your truck, so it makes sense that they would wear down after all the driving we put them through. When hood hinges are working correctly and not worn out, they help to keep the hood of your vehicle steady and level. Proper fitting hinges will also ensure that there are little to no gaps and factory alignment of your hood. However, like many moving parts of your classic truck, hood hinges will begin to wear down from lateral stresses as time passes. Since hood hinges arent visible until we pop the hood up, this is something that is all too easy to forget about.
Hood hinges are put under a lot of stress and high mileage vehicles, as well as older cars and trucks, need to have new hinges installed as soon as the old hinges begin to wear down. Metal fatigue, which is caused by the constant forces and stress that is put onto a vehicles hinges, can result in stiff and less flexible hinges. Stiff hinges, are dangerous. Its more than likely that a stiff hinge can result in damaged, bent hoods or worse, injury from hinge and spring failure. Loose hinges and worn out springs can also cause the hood of your vehicle to become misaligned or even bent.
1955 2nd – 1957 GM Truck Right Hand Hood Hinge With Spring
If its been a moment (or two) since you last changed your old, stiff 1955 2nd – 1957 GM Truck Right Hand Hood Hinge With Spring, it might be time to get a new one. Whether youre doing a full restoration project or need it for your daily driver, it is imperative that you keep yourself and others safe by getting the 1955 2nd – 1957 GM Truck Right Hand Hood Hinge With Spring. Tuckers Classic Auto Parts hinge with spring is a great reproduction for the original part and our hood hinges come complete with the hood hinge spring.
Not only is having new hood hinge with spring for your 1955 2nd Series -1957 GM truck important for your safety, but having a correctly fitting hinge allows for the hood of the vehicle to open and close smoothly, leaving little to no room for gaps, and the hood panel will sit level on each side.
Don’t forget to replace the left hand hood hinge and spring!