New Hood to Cowl Seal/Raised Hood

[72restorationvirgin]

I know there are several threads on this but I just installed a new cowl seal and stainless trash guards. I know some say to try new hinges and springs but I press down on the back of the hood when it's closed with all my weight and it still doesn't go flush. Will new hood hinges and springs really be strong enough to hold it down or make a difference? I tried adjusting the hood hinges but it make's no difference. It doesn't help I got the POS LMC cowl seal.....

So should I just try to get a new seal from a vendor (Classic HeartBeat) or try new hood hinges/springs???