Reproduction hood springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

markeb01 · 06-15-2011, 09:33 PM

Has anybody installed new stock replacement hood hinge springs? Please advise how well they hold the hood open. My originals hold the hood open adequately, unless I lubricate the hinges. On the rare occasions I lube the hinges the hood won’t stay open on its own for several weeks.

It would be nice to know if the same thing would happen after spending money on new springs.

**Clyde65** · 06-15-2011, 11:05 PM

I did, got mine from CLassic Parts. they fit well, my old ones we real bad, didnt close well. the new ones are much easier to operate ( close hood) although they need a little more adjustment, the close great.

they hold my hood fine, I got the hinges and springs.

Q.8 · 06-16-2011, 01:10 AM

mine from classicindustries. perfect.but the spring was too tough.so i keep the old springs.

wlevick · 06-16-2011, 08:08 AM

I put a new set of the reproduction springs on my '65 and they are terrrible. They barely lift the hood.

markeb01 · 06-16-2011, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the input guys. One just right, one too weak, and one too strong. Maybe I better just stick with my original springs.

06-15-2011, 09:33 PM	#1
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Reproduction hood springs? Has anybody installed new stock replacement hood hinge springs? Please advise how well they hold the hood open. My originals hold the hood open adequately, unless I lubricate the hinges. On the rare occasions I lube the hinges the hood won’t stay open on its own for several weeks. It would be nice to know if the same thing would happen after spending money on new springs.

06-15-2011, 11:05 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Reproduction hood springs? I did, got mine from CLassic Parts. they fit well, my old ones we real bad, didnt close well. the new ones are much easier to operate ( close hood) although they need a little more adjustment, the close great. they hold my hood fine, I got the hinges and springs. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-16-2011, 01:10 AM	#3
Q.8 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: kuwait Posts: 300	Re: Reproduction hood springs? mine from classicindustries. perfect.but the spring was too tough.so i keep the old springs. __________________ guys,,,im overseas member..so please ,,respond me with easy english,coz its my second language....thanks --c30 1966 frame off 5 years restoration ; Finished; Chevy suburban 1958 restoration ( In progress ) 85 c10 "back to original project <Finished> " 81 c10 "back to original ( later) " 85 c10 cattleman edition lifted ( finished)> K1500 1989 full restoration ( soon ) S10 1991 in progress

06-16-2011, 08:08 AM	#4
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	yRe: Reproduction hood springs? I put a new set of the reproduction springs on my '65 and they are terrrible. They barely lift the hood.

06-16-2011, 10:37 AM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Reproduction hood springs? Thanks for the input guys. One just right, one too weak, and one too strong. Maybe I better just stick with my original springs.



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