04-20-2024, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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Hood Springs
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
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04-20-2024, 01:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hood Springs
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?
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? I can't remember where I got the springs but if someone knows which ones they used and worked it would be helpful. Steve
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Re: Hood Springs
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.
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Re: Hood Springs
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
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Re: Hood Springs
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.
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Re: Hood Springs
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
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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
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