1973 hood hinges

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Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I am having a hard time finding hood hinges to fit my 73 K10. I ordered a new set that is supposed to fit 73-80 and they are not even close.
My existing ones which are shot, have approx 11.25" center to center bolt holes for the hinge to hood part. The new 73-80 hingest measure 8"
The three that bolt to the inside of the fender arent close either. The existing hinges have a much larger spread than the new 73-80.
Looking at all the other catalogs they show 73-80 but I did see one supplier on Ebay (out of stock) that listed 73-74 hinges.
Am I missing something?
Thanks
 

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Sorry if this is the wrong forum, but I am having a hard time finding hood hinges to fit my 73 K10. I ordered a new set that is supposed to fit 73-80 and they are not even close.
My existing ones which are shot, have approx 11.25" center to center bolt holes for the hinge to hood part. The new 73-80 hingest measure 8"
The three that bolt to the inside of the fender arent close either. The existing hinges have a much larger spread than the new 73-80.
Looking at all the other catalogs they show 73-80 but I did see one supplier on Ebay (out of stock) that listed 73-74 hinges.
Am I missing something?
Thanks
ive heard they are peculiar but I dont remember how
Are your fenders in good shape? Iirc early fenders had a bad rusting problem, later fenders would solve the fitment if you needed some
 

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I have a 74 K5 Blazer..... here are a few shots of the engine bay and a closer shot of my hinge. Maybe you can compare and contrast. Feel free to reach out if you need any more pics. MK
 

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Inman789

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Thanks Mike. Those shots particularly where the hinge bolts to the inside of the fender looks just like mine. Sadly, I boxed up the pair I bought and sent back to Charlotte today.

If you would, could you measure the distance of the two hinge to hood bolts? Mine are about 11.25 inches, the ones I bought for 73-80 are 8 inches.

Thanks
 

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All, Thank you very much for your responses. I figured this out and it was entirely my mistake.
The place that offered the 73-74 hood hinges (post 3) canceled my order and refunded my money because they are not available, so I was back to square one.
It wasnt until I got an email asking me to review the hinges that I had bought (and returned) that I realized my mistake. Turns out I ordered 67-72 hinges.
Ended up ordering the 73-80 hinges and they fit perfectly.
Sorry for the confusion and trouble, and I really do appreciate everyone's response.
Thanks
 

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Good to hear Inman. Best of luck!!
 

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