Brazilian Dodge Dart 76 (similar to 69 usa)

thats exactly what you describe. when I tried to close the hood, hings almost flex to side and almost run out of the car..

I removed the lower hinge clips to close hood.. when I need to open it, I put a big wood stick to keep it opened (an old broom)

I think you know it with a very very bad experience :angry7:


I'm not sure if they are the same as 67-69 cuda´s; I found a picture here in Fabo
as I know, Brazilian darts are based on 68-69 American darts


Those are the hinges and If it was me, I would probably take the the time to fix em up...the old stick holding the hood up is a great idea untill a gust pf wind slams the hood on your windshield ruining your bodywork and cracking your glass.....ask me how I know.....oops.

You can heat up the rivets and hammer them flat of install new ones to tighten them up. Another option once you install the hinges is to not open the hood so far that is locks at the full open position.....The hinge design is poor at best and worse when worn.

You can see in the pic my fatty and confused's notch...both hoods are open but neither is open fully.

Good looking lady by the way...I have a pretty brunette my self. :-D

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