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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 04:59 AM
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hood hinge conversion?

Has anyone done this? I dont want to dump money into hood struts constantly as here they cost $50+ each.... and the trunk ones are over $100...
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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Re: hood hinge conversion?

were the hell are you getting them. i just replaced mine, 20 each rear and 25 each front brand new
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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Lordco. I dont have the luxury of having american prices. lol
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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Re: hood hinge conversion?

Try A1 Auto. i just checked some prices.
http://www.1aauto.com/search?words=H...EL=8&YEAR=1983

im sure you can have them shipped to you (all four) for less then the price your getting for 2 hatch struts
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Re: hood hinge conversion?

will they fit and 86? its the ground straps going to the struts.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Re: hood hinge conversion?

yes. the will fit 82-92 camaro/firebird. if im not mistaken they all come with the the hook up for the rear defroster
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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k sweet. Im assuming thats why they are so expensive :P
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