1.

Although our hinges are marketed as an easy install, Fesler Billet strongly
recommends that you have these hood hinges installed by a professional to
avoid the possibility of damaging your vehicle.

2. Fesler Billet is not responsible for customer applications that are outside the
normal and intended use of our products, including specific model and year
applications.

3. Fesler Billet designs hood hinges off original OEM applications. Due to the vast
array of manufacturers for aftermarket parts, it is possible that you may have to
open up your bolt holes in the sheet metal to accommodate the new hinge
application.

4. Due to the vast array of manufacturers for aftermarket parts, and the fact that
you are dealing with a vehicle that is well over 40 years old and has more than
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likely seen several owners, you must assume that your “original” hood is no
longer original. Things like braces, paint and bondo significantly add to the
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weight of any hood, therefore drastically affecting the strength of our hood
supports.

5. A common problem occurs with hinge installation when the mounting surface on
the inner fender is bent or out of alignment (pulled out or pushed in at one or
both mounting holes). If this is the case, the mounting holes will not line up

INSTALLATION
correctly with the hinge. To correct this, double check your inner fender mounting
positions by holding a straight edge against the two mounting holes on the inner
fender. If there is a gap between the straight edge and the sheet metal, the

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mounting surface is bent or out of alignment.

*Some applications are not designed to work with your factory inner fenders.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please check to see if your vehicle falls under this category before installing
hinges. Fesler Built is not responsible for damage to inner fenders on these
applications.

7. Depending on your hood manufacturer, you may need a shorter bolt when
attaching the hinge to the hood. Check length before tightening making sure to
look for dimpling.
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8. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES DISASSEMBLE THESE HINGES.
Doing so will void your warranty. You may not return hinges that have been 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle / El Camino ONLY***
disassembled for any reason. We will be able to tell if you have disassembled
hinges upon their return and you will not be granted a refund if this is so.
***This application WILL NOT work on a 68 Chevelle Body with a 69
Hood. It is solely your responsibility to know which hood you have.
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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle / El Camino ONLY
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Packing List: 5. Position each hinge on the corresponding fender and attach
2 - Hinge Assemblies (Right/Left) using the supplied 3/8” x 1 1/4 ” socket head bolts, each with one
2 – Gas lift supports AN washer. Tighten bolts snug so they are securely attached to
4 - 3/8” x 1 1/4” button head bolts fender.
4 – 3/8” x 1 1/4” socket head bolts
8 – 3/8” AN washers
4 – 3/8” flat washers 6. Attach the hood to the hinges QUICK NOTE
using the supplied 3/8” x 1 1/4” Depending on your hood
manufacturer, you may need a
Instructions: button head bolts, each one shorter bolt when attaching the
1. Remove Hood with a flat washer + a AN hinge to the hood. Check length
washer . before tightening making sure to
2. Remove the factory hinge from the fender a. Note: Be sure to use look for dimpling. Do not tighten
bolts yet, you will have to maneuver
anti-seize on all bolts the hinges and hood in order to get
JUST A THOUGHT before installing a proper fit.
To protect your paint from nicks and scratches during
the install, invest in a roll of painters tape (either green
7. To avoid hitting your cowl when closing the hood for the first time,
or blue) and apply to inner fenders, cowl and front end.
slide the hood as far forward as possible before closing. Close
hood carefully making sure it does not hit the fenders or cowl.
3. Inspect factory bolt holes in fender and test thread with new bolts.
a. Note: If existing bolt holes have damaged threads or rust,
you may have to re-tap them. 8. Check the height and position and make any adjustments by
repositioning the hinge slightly at the hood or fender locations.
4. BEFORE installing your
hinges on your vehicle, first 9. Once hood position has
install the stainless steel been set, tighten all bolts, ADJUSTMENTS
Height = Fender Adjustment
gas spring to each hinge. remove tape and go.
Front to Back = Hood Adjustment
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT Left to Right = Hood Adjustment
YOU INSTALL THE 10. Be sure to check and
SPRING WITH THE tighten ALL BOLTS (including assembly bolts if necessary) every
SHAFT FACING THE few months to avoid loosening, which is often caused by normal
REAR OF THE CAR TO use.
ENSURE PROPER
OPERATION AND
PREVENT FAILURE.