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03-31-2013, 11:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Elkton, ky
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Porter built hinge guys..? Hood spring
Have you guys had trouble getting your hood open? I'm thinking of fabing some sort of hood spring so it will pop up and I won't have to wedge my fingers between the grille and hood to open it.. Pics would be great
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04-01-2013, 01:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Hayward, CA
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Re: Porter built hinge guys..? Hood spring
I had the same problem. I would release the hood and it would only pop up about 1/2" and I'd have to wedge my fingers between the hood and grille and lift it up. I replaced the old hood springs with new ones and now everything works very well.
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04-01-2013, 12:39 PM
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Location: Elkton, ky
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Re: Porter built hinge guys..? Hood spring
Ttt
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04-02-2013, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
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Re: Porter built hinge guys..? Hood spring
A while back I messed around with adding a spring to the pivot post like some cars/trucks have but the hood wouldn't shut with it so I gave up.
You could add a spring to the top of the support or similar would work. Some 70's GM cars had that.
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04-02-2013, 10:50 AM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
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Re: Porter built hinge guys..? Hood spring
Make sure all the hood hinge pivot points are well lubed.... it might solve your problem.
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04-24-2013, 11:27 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Claymont DE
Posts: 225
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Re: Porter built hinge guys..? Hood spring
ive got the same problem trying to pry the hood open with my fingers. there is a spot that looks like a little spring would pop in but have not been able to find that little spring anywhere
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