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Description
Pre-bent braces for the hood of a 1973–1980 Chevrolet or GMC square body truck. They address a problem these hoods are known for, and they arrive bent and drilled so there is no fabricating on your end.
Features
- Laser cut from 16 gauge steel.
- Powder coated to prevent rusting over time.
- Pre-bent and pre-drilled, ready to install.
- Sold as a set of two.
Working on the rest of your square body? Have a look at our stone shields and stone guards.
Truck compatibility and specs
Fits these trucks
1973–1980
Not sure this is the right part for your truck? Send us your year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order.
Specifications
- Part number
- 7380HB
- Material
- Aluminum Sheet Metal
- Brand
- LS Fabrication
- Interior / Exterior
- Exterior, Interior
- Weight
- 0.7 kg
Fits alongside
Popular in 73-87 GMC Chevy Square Body Truck Parts:
Installation
The braces come pre-bent and pre-drilled, ready to install by a do-it-yourselfer.
Reviews
31 reviews for Hood Braces – 73-80 GMC Chevy Squarebody C10 Truck
Common questions
How do I know it fits my truck?
This part is listed for 1973–1980 Chevy and GMC Blazer, C10, C20, C30, Jimmy, K10 and others. The full year, make and model list is in the Truck Compatibility tab on this page. If your truck has been modified, or you are between two of the year ranges we list, send us the year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order rather than after.
How long before it ships?
It is a stock item and generally ships within 1-3 business days. Carrier transit time is on top of that, and larger orders can arrive in more than one box on different days.
What if it is not right for the truck?
You have 30 days from delivery to request a return. The part needs to come back new, uninstalled and in its original packaging - once a part has been trimmed or welded it cannot go back. Return shipping is at your cost, and we ask that returns come by Canada Post. Made-to-order, sale and clearance items are final sale. The full terms are on our returns page.
Can I install this myself?
It is designed for an at-home install. Read the fitment notes and the Installation tab on this page before you start for anything that needs drilling, trimming or welding, and where an installation guide or video exists for the part it is linked there.
Still not sure? Contact us before you order.
Bryce (verified owner) –
Larry Mastin (verified owner) –
Great company to work with. When the original shipment got hung up in customs, they filed the claim and sent new braces.
Scott George (verified owner) –
Great product
Mark Comeaux (verified owner) –
Very sturdy and well made.
Scott Simpson (verified owner) –
Definitely helped our hood on our 79 Big 10 Bonanza! Our hood was already creased, unfortunately. The braces didn’t fix the hood, but they definitely help it. Super easy to install. These are nicely powder coated or painted, and good quality.
My only complaint is the brackets got held up in customs here in the US. Pretty sure customs removed the screws from the package. I didn’t realize that screws were so dangerous.This was not LS fault and I will definitely be buying from them again. Dawson at LS was very quick to respond to my emails and very helpful when I needed him.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Wade W. (verified owner) –
Perfect fit, and beautifully finished
Blain Cockrum (verified owner) –
These guys sell a Great product! Was Quickly delivered and I’d definitely buy from here again 👍
Ron Slattery (verified owner) –
I like the design and hope it works, simple to install. Thank you
MAURO T. (verified owner) –
The braces are well made and were a perfect fit for my 74C10
Chris (verified owner) –
Prompt shipment from Canada to AZ. Hood braces fit great and super easy to install. Thanks, LS Fabrication.
Jason (verified owner) –
excellent fit THANK YOU
Eric (verified owner) –
Thomas F. (verified owner) –
Good quality and fit. Gotta keep that hood straight.
Jeff Moser (verified owner) –
Great quality.
Gilbert C. (verified owner) –
Very sturdy compared to other products out there. Highly recommend great price and value.
Roland B. (verified owner) –
Very satisfied with the braces. Well made, fit perfectly and easy to install. A+++
Matt (verified owner) –
Well made and not cheap like other hood braces
Stephen Higgins (verified owner) –
Solid looking product! Can’t wait to install
Duane Johnston (verified owner) –
Good quality and speedy delivery
Rudd (verified owner) –
This is the second pair of hood braces I’ve purchased. They work great!
Robert Esquivel (verified owner) –
Love your product I’ve ordered other braces before their flimsy this product was right for the money and easy to installed. Will recommend to others
Perry Gingher (verified owner) –
They were easy to put on. I like them due to the brace’s being longer than others I had looked at potentially adding more support.
Jason Linnebur (verified owner) –
Deegan L. (verified owner) –
Kevin Beutler (verified owner) –
John David A. (verified owner) –
Excellent, quality product. Easy to install
Geoffrey Lee (verified owner) –
Perfect solution to the design flaw. Good job
Kevin Sansom (verified owner) –
Excellent product. Excellent experience
danny colavecchio (verified owner) –
Good product, a couple clear photos would help with location for install.
Brad Surber (verified owner) –
Excellent work. Very well made and fits out truck perfectly. Very fast shipping. Much appreciated.