1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
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1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
Folks, can someone please help me out? I have been attempting to restore an older Lady's 57. This has been her dream car since she was 5 years old, and recently discovered she may have cancer. Her husband was basically crying at my shop because he lost his first wife to cancer. I am down to needing a decent pair of hood hinges, after the one's on the car were found to be bent due to a front collision, at some point in the car's life. We had rebuilt them, but after mounting them to the header supports and hood they just are not right. Does anyone have a set of good hinges they would be willing to sell me, so i can finish this Lady's dream car before something happens to her? Please! If not, what supplier or company would have a set, I could buy? I am just a small town guy trying to make a old lady's dream car come back to life so she can actually drive it. I want to see that smile put on her face.......Thanks, Everyone.
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Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
They are not available as new or reproduction but you can try calling CASCO 1-800-374-0914 or HILL'S 1-740-949-2217. They both sell used parts and may be able to help you out.
Greg Minnich
Kendallville, IN
Kendallville, IN
Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
Also try Hill's 740-949-2217. They seem to have a lot of take off p-arts
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Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
Just a thought. Not sure if they are the same. Will the hood hinges from a 57 galaxy fit a 57 thunderbird. If so,they might be easier to find.
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Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
Check out Ebay. Look under 1957 ford hood hinges. There is several there.
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Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
I had checked Ebay, and although i found many ford hood hinges, they were not for a 55-57 Thunderbird. If you find any on there please pm me. I would appreciate it. I believe we have already called the all the suppliers mentioned, and none had any sitting there. That is the main reason i came here to ask. Still searching if anyone has a set they would sell me. A far as 57 Galaxie hood hinges, they are totally different, but thanks for the advice. TY
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Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
There is one hood hinge for sale on eBay.
Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
I had success finding a rare part for my 1956 Thunderbird at Legendary Thunderbird Parts & Cars. Phone: (631) 757-9476; email: legendbirdbob@hotmail.com; address: 5 Judith Drive, Greenlawn, New York 11740.
Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
This guy should have some hinges as he has a lot of parts cars
Adrian, 570-709-0823 lilbirds567@wmconnect
Not sure the email is still in use.
Adrian, 570-709-0823 lilbirds567@wmconnect
Not sure the email is still in use.
1956 Fiesta Red 312
1954 Ford Victoria 312
1948 Ford Convertible Street Rod 302
1954 Ford Victoria 312
1948 Ford Convertible Street Rod 302
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Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
Do they sell the pivot pins for the hood hinges? One of mine broke. I guess I will need to drill it out as it will not budge when using a punch. , but I wonder where to get the pivot pin or if I should just use a bolt with a lock nut.
Re: 1957 T-BIRD Hood Hinges
You should contact Tony at Tony’s TBirds. 515-321-0767 He has quite an inventory of parts and is a great person to know.
Rusty
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