[RamAirBirds]

So I have the "Survivor" New Orleans Sold 70 Trans Am. Early build date of 01C.
I went a looked at it yesterday
It has original hinges which are PRIOR to the welded tab being added and it DOES have the small springs. Forgot to look for part #.
Funny thing is that these hinges must have failed / loosened so long ago that it actually broke the spot welds loose on the front lip of the hood.
There was a lot going on with the length AND the weight of that hood.
I have several other HINGES at most I have had have the XXXXXXX instead of part number. Is it possible all the LATE cars had the XXXXXX as opposed to part number?
I am building a RAIV car as well which is obviously a LATE car. I am just trying to make sure i put the right spring on there.
Matt has a June Built 70 Esprit...small springs.
Whats throwing me is the set i have that are off the car that have the LARGE springs. that set has all XXXXXX.
All this input is appreciated.

[keith k]

Originally Posted by RamAirBirds

So I have the "Survivor" New Orleans Sold 70 Trans Am. Early build date of 01C.
I went a looked at it yesterday
It has original hinges which are PRIOR to the welded tab being added and it DOES have the small springs. Forgot to look for part #.
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Just curious whether the hinges on that car were originally phosphate plated, or painted black?

[F Body Freak]

In this thread someone said thier hinge had either the 479737 or 479738 number on their hinge with XXXXXX over top of it, & 2 guys on the Nasty Z28 thread had the 737 & 738 numbers on their hinges, so I guess I'm the 4th person to have these numbered hinges on either a 70 Bird or Camaro, so who knows. 🤷
I've only owned my Formula for a year & a half, but as I've dug into it I've discovered it to be very original. Like I said in the other thread, I think. It has a 70 Formula hood without the bracing that they put on them to try & fix the warping & bow issues they were having.