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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: 808SS on March 06, 2009, 01:15:39 pm

Title: fiberglass hood
Post by: 808SS on March 06, 2009, 01:15:39 pm

Just need alittle help, the hood came with the truck but I notice when I open the hood the springs are gone so I have to hold the hood up with a stick. Is there a reason not to use the springs with the fiberglass hood?

Title: Re: fiberglass hood
Post by: choptop on March 06, 2009, 01:22:54 pm

Most are too flimsy to handle compressing the springs. I plan on putting the little hydraulic shocks used on newer cars and hatchbacks to hold mine up. For now, just a prop rod.

Title: Re: fiberglass hood
Post by: 808SS on March 06, 2009, 02:17:37 pm

I was thinking that was the problem just need to hear it from someone else. let me know about that little hydraulic shock
Thanks guys

Title: Re: fiberglass hood
Post by: VileZambonie on March 06, 2009, 03:39:45 pm

you need low tension springs or a prop rod. Just another reason why fiberglass is a pita. What year is your truck?

Title: Re: fiberglass hood
Post by: cubicdollars on March 06, 2009, 03:40:26 pm

What I have seen people do in the past is drill a hole through both sides of the hing while the springs are still attached then remove the springs. When you raise the hood you then place a pin or bolt through the hole. So much easier and safer than dragging a prop rod around.

Hope this helps

Title: Re: fiberglass hood
Post by: 808SS on March 06, 2009, 05:15:05 pm

Quote from: VileZambonie on March 06, 2009, 03:39:45 pm

you need low tension springs or a prop rod. Just another reason why fiberglass is a pita. What year is your truck?

79' any idea or part# for the low tension spring?

Title: Re: fiberglass hood
Post by: VileZambonie on March 06, 2009, 05:22:08 pm

Just google low tension hood springs. or http://www.eharwood.com/catalog/catalog.php?group=Accessories&category=HOOD%20SPRINGS&make=all