Re: [FWDLK] 57-58 Plymouth hood

["Roger Howard" <rhoward@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Though I am trying to stay out of the fray,  I do agree with some of
you...the hood hinges are the problem, for the most part. Although any worn
pivots add to the problem, the answer is stronger (stiffer) springs.
-----Original Message-----
From: Steven M. Charette <SC68Cuda@xxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 5:30 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 57-58 Plymouth hood


>Jim,
>   A little more detail on my earlier message...
>
>   No need for a prop rod... just head for Home Depot and find a garage
door
>spring with an OD similar to the original, but thinner wire.  Cut the wound
>portion of the spring to the approximate length of the original, then
re-form
>an eye on the cut end (be careful!)
>
>   It may take a couple of tries, but with a little fine tuning, you'll be
>able to lift your 'glass hood without having to prop it up like a Pinto
hood!
>And if you can find the right balance, you'll be able to close it without
>folding the hood in half, and the corners will stay down!
>
>Steve
>