1956 hood hinges

[Roger Zimmermann]

A friend of mine is looking for a 1956 hood hinges assembly in good shape. We know it will be expensive to ship; the hinges he has are no more good (the hood opened once while driving, not good at all!)
I know there are companies who restore hinges; I assume that they only solve the too much play at the rivets issue. In my case, there are other damages.

[57eldoking]

This guy in Canada is parting a 56 and may have. I've had good luck with him for very hard to find parts for my 57 before.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Cadillac-Hood-OEM-Used-Original-/380808848010?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1956%7CMake%3ACadillac&hash=item58a9f9e28a&vxp=mtr

[Roger Zimmermann]

Thanks for the link Henning; I just send a question to that guy. Wait and see...

[jmurrayent]

I have a nice hood hinge mechanism on a 55 that I'm parting out.  I'd take $100 plus shipping for it, located in Reno, NV. 

[Roger Zimmermann]

Thank you for the offer but the 1955 hinges are totally different than the ones for 1956.

[Roger Zimmermann]

Thanks for the link Henning; I just send a question to that guy. Wait and see...
Edit: It happens I know that person; I bought from him '57 Eldo rear bumpers in good shape. Unfortunately, he has no '56 hinges.

[Cadcliff]

Let me know what you need as I have recently acquired all the 1956 Cadillacs and parts from the Collector in Wyoming....

[Roger Zimmermann]

Let me know what you need as I have recently acquired all the 1956 Cadillacs and parts from the Collector in Wyoming....

Well, for the moment my needs are limited to the hood hinges assembly in good condition. As I'm searching parts for other people, this is the sole '56 item I'm needed right now.
Thank you for looking at your stock!

[Cadcliff]

It might be a couple of weeks before I get to my other storage location to pull out the hood hinges.

[Roger Zimmermann]

Thanks for the info. I passed it to the customer. Anyway, the season in Europe is more or less over now

[Roger Zimmermann]

It might be a couple of weeks before I get to my other storage location to pull out the hood hinges.

Cliff had you a chance to get that assembly?

[Cadcliff]

Email sent

[Roger Zimmermann]

Yes Cliff, I see a solution about that. I'll let you know when I have an address in the US.

[R Winchell]

I have the complete hinge assembly powdercoated in black for 56 deVille. 150$ plus shipping.
E mail me for pictures....... rwinch5418@bellsouth.net

[Roger Zimmermann]

Thanks for the offer! I'm sending an email at the address you provided.

[Roger Zimmermann]

As the offer was very reasonable and the shipping costs cheap compared to other offers, my friend ordered the assembly from Bob. Another adventure with a good end!