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dsraven · 02-13-2023, 11:11 AM

55-57 hinges have the spring attached to the hinge on both ends. 58-59 have the spring attached to the hinge on one end and the inner fender on the other end. these are fun to attach the spring. most guys will stretch the spring out under their floor jack, add some wooden wedges or something between the spring coils, then release the jack and see if they can get the spring onto the hinge and inner fender connections. then remove the wedges after it's installed. on my 57 aftermarket springs I installed them with a small prybar with the hinges mounted up and the hood on. at some point the attachment points are close enough together so it isn't too hard.
are you having mounting issues or just curious?

02-13-2023, 11:11 AM	#3
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,880	Re: GMC vs Chevrolet Hood hinges 55-57 hinges have the spring attached to the hinge on both ends. 58-59 have the spring attached to the hinge on one end and the inner fender on the other end. these are fun to attach the spring. most guys will stretch the spring out under their floor jack, add some wooden wedges or something between the spring coils, then release the jack and see if they can get the spring onto the hinge and inner fender connections. then remove the wedges after it's installed. on my 57 aftermarket springs I installed them with a small prybar with the hinges mounted up and the hood on. at some point the attachment points are close enough together so it isn't too hard. are you having mounting issues or just curious?