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

[SARBlade]

Not sure if this helps, but the 55 and 56 Chev cars are the same hinge, however the spring is heavier on the 56 because of the extra weight added to the hood because of chrome pieces. I wonder if that's true of the trucks. The hinges maybe the same but you could get a heavier spring. Just a thought

[dsraven]

one more thing off the list, awesome.
good info sarblade, funny the little things you learn as you go through the threads

[SARBlade]

I know eh!