55.2-59 Hood Springs

[57FleetsideC4]

Hi, I just installed the hood on my 57 pickup and remembered the springs seemed weak so I installed a set of new reproductions springs. The problem is they don't hold the hood up very well. Was this a common problem on these trucks? Thank You Steve

[_Ogre]

new springs should be more than plenty strong to hold up a hood.
i've seen guys undercoat the underside of the hood and it makes the hood to heavy
anything on the underside like bedliner or a gallon of bondo/filler?

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

new springs should be more than plenty strong to hold up a hood.
i've seen guys undercoat the underside of the hood and it makes the hood to heavy
anything on the underside like bedliner or a gallon of bondo/filler?

Thank You. I figured new springs would work but have the same issue. I painted the underside of the hood and there is a small amount of plastic here and there but nothing of any large amount and the dents were straightened before any fill. I wonder how many manufactures of these springs there are
? I can't remember where I got the springs but if someone knows which ones they used and worked it would be helpful. Steve

[dennislbrooks]

I have new springs and no filler with new paint on both sides and mine stays up fine on my 59 GMC.

Did you install new hinges or lubricate? I may have gotten mine from LMC or classic industries.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by dennislbrooks

I have new springs and no filler with new paint on both sides and mine stays up fine on my 59 GMC.

Did you install new hinges or lubricate? I may have gotten mine from LMC or classic industries.

Hi, These are original hinges I bead blasted and painted. When I got the truck the hood barely stayed up on its own. I bought a set of springs and it seemed the same. I just ordered another set of springs OER brand and will see if it makes a difference. Thank You for the information. Steve

[Rickysnickers]

Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

Hi, I just installed the hood on my 57 pickup and remembered the springs seemed weak so I installed a set of new reproductions springs. The problem is they don't hold the hood up very well. Was this a common problem on these trucks? Thank You Steve

My hood does the same thing. I replaced the springs as well, with new ones, and it will not stay open. I gave up and use a wood prop to hold it open.

[_Ogre]

paint and a little filler shouldn't be a problem. dennislbrooks and my 58 TRUK both have different hinges and springs than the 55-57 trucks, maybe you have the 58-9 springs? call LMC and ask about their hood springs, buy and install within the return window

[57FleetsideC4]

Update on this thread. I received the OER brand hood springs today. Got them installed and the hood stays up fine now. I don't remember what springs I bought originally. The OER brand worked so I am happy. Steve