Hood hinge issue for my '70 Challenger power bulge (sport) hood

[Xcudame]

It might be time to buy the correct driver's side hood hinge from one of the numerous suppliers and try it. If adjusted properly, a good hinge will solve the problem. Either you have the wrong hinge, it is worn out or not properly adjusted. There is no other option.

 

[EW1BH27]

I guess it was riveted in a different position because it's a shorter bar.

 

[70SunFun]

It might be time to buy the correct driver's side hood hinge from one of the numerous suppliers and try it. If adjusted properly, a good hinge will solve the problem. Either you have the wrong hinge, it is worn out or not properly adjusted. There is no other option.

Thanks, and I agree. I don't think the hinge is worn out because it was NOS, still had the sticker on it, and was unpainted. Probably need to buy the correct driver's side hinge as you suggested.

 

[70SunFun]

Thanks to everyone who offered tips and suggestions on my driver's side hood hinge. I adjusted it per the suggestions of you and the hood is level with the fender but only pops up about 1/4" now when I hit a bump in the road. So it's way less than the 3/4" before! I can still grab the rear of the hood and move it about 1/4" which it shouldn't be able to be moved by hand but I'll live with the slightly raised hood issue. Thanks again!

 

[70SunFun]

I guess it was riveted in a different position because it's a shorter bar.

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Good point. I would think that the "throw" of the hinges from the hood being fully open to when it's fully closed would be different due to the different sizes of those bars. Maybe not, lol!

 

[Mr Cuda]

The bar is a different lenght and in a different position to provide the fulcrum to the opposing side. There are no gear teeth to mesh, like a 70, 71, style.
The closing rates of the different styles may not match. The 73-4 styles are "better" only for the lack of wear on the teeth and of course friction of teeth wear.
Probably best to have a matched pair.

 

[70SunFun]

The bar is a different lenght and in a different position to provide the fulcrum to the opposing side. There are no gear teeth to mesh, like a 70, 71, style.
The closing rates of the different styles may not match. The 73-4 styles are "better" only for the lack of wear on the teeth and of course friction of teeth wear.
Probably best to have a matched pair.

The bar is a different lenght and in a different position to provide the fulcrum to the opposing side. There are no gear teeth to mesh, like a 70, 71, style.
The closing rates of the different styles may not match. The 73-4 styles are "better" only for the lack of wear on the teeth and of course friction of teeth wear.
Probably best to have a matched pair.

Thanks. I'll try to find a match for the passenger side with the longer 4-inch center bar. I'm hoping that will fix the problem.