removing 59 hood Springs safely? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tod59 · 03-09-2016, 01:12 AM

Hey guys, I bought some new hood hinges and springs for my '59 3100. I'm removing the hood from the hinges 1st. Then plan on removing the springs and lastly the hinges.
Question: what tips do you guys recomend for removing the springs from the hinges safely? I'm having my 16 yr. Old nephew help me and i dont want him to get hurt....or me either.

MARTINSR · 03-09-2016, 01:17 AM

Here you go. http://autobodystore.com/forum/showt...lation&p=83611

Brian

_Ogre · 03-09-2016, 12:53 PM

i have a dent puller hook that i use now
but a foot long loop of rope was what i used for years
stand in front of truck, loop the spring end and pull back.
it's that easy

going back on sometimes takes 2 people
one to pull the spring, another to guide into the hinge

mr48chev · 03-09-2016, 03:25 PM

This is a photo of a photo on a Camaro board and you would have to use hooks rather than the eyes he used to just stretch the spring to paint it. Most of it besides a pair of hooks from the hardware store can come out of the scrap bin.

At least one of the threaded shafts needs to be long enough to stretch the spring as far as it needs to be stretched.

OrrieG · 03-09-2016, 04:34 PM

Pretty sure I just grabber mine with some vice grips and pulled. Here is a photo of how to stretch and space for reinstallation.

Also I just found out you can drag and drop photos onto the "manage attachments" "choose file" box.

MARTINSR · 03-09-2016, 04:47 PM

I have been doing it for years as I show in the link without so much as a grunt, not big deal.

Brian

Tod59 · 03-09-2016, 04:51 PM

Thanks to all that posted. Your advice and wisdom is greatly appreciated.....especially the safety aspect.

Thanks again !

roger55 · 03-10-2016, 07:36 PM

Is a '59 different than a '57?

I just put mine in with my hand. Easy too.

Rude Dude · 03-11-2016, 03:03 AM

get a small exhaust pipe split it down the middle with cut off wheel to slide over spring and use two or three hose clamps to tighten it down over exhaust pipe to hold it in stretched position then lower hood and remove spring, hope you catch what I am trying to describe.

_Ogre · 03-11-2016, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger55

Is a '59 different than a '57?

I just put mine in with my hand. Easy too.

yes. 55-7 springs are integral to the hinge, 58-9 spring mounts to the inner fender

03-09-2016, 01:12 AM	#1
Tod59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michign Posts: 175	removing 59 hood Springs safely? Hey guys, I bought some new hood hinges and springs for my '59 3100. I'm removing the hood from the hinges 1st. Then plan on removing the springs and lastly the hinges. Question: what tips do you guys recomend for removing the springs from the hinges safely? I'm having my 16 yr. Old nephew help me and i dont want him to get hurt....or me either.

03-09-2016, 01:17 AM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: removing 59 hood Springs safely? Here you go. http://autobodystore.com/forum/showt...lation&p=83611 Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-09-2016, 12:53 PM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: removing 59 hood Springs safely? i have a dent puller hook that i use now but a foot long loop of rope was what i used for years stand in front of truck, loop the spring end and pull back. it's that easy going back on sometimes takes 2 people one to pull the spring, another to guide into the hinge __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-09-2016, 03:25 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,495	Re: removing 59 hood Springs safely? This is a photo of a photo on a Camaro board and you would have to use hooks rather than the eyes he used to just stretch the spring to paint it. Most of it besides a pair of hooks from the hardware store can come out of the scrap bin. At least one of the threaded shafts needs to be long enough to stretch the spring as far as it needs to be stretched. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-09-2016, 04:34 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: removing 59 hood Springs safely? Pretty sure I just grabber mine with some vice grips and pulled. Here is a photo of how to stretch and space for reinstallation. Also I just found out you can drag and drop photos onto the "manage attachments" "choose file" box. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-09-2016, 04:47 PM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: removing 59 hood Springs safely? I have been doing it for years as I show in the link without so much as a grunt, not big deal. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-09-2016, 04:51 PM	#7
Tod59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michign Posts: 175	Re: removing 59 hood Springs safely? Thanks to all that posted. Your advice and wisdom is greatly appreciated.....especially the safety aspect. Thanks again !

03-10-2016, 07:36 PM	#8
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: removing 59 hood Springs safely? Is a '59 different than a '57? I just put mine in with my hand. Easy too. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

03-11-2016, 03:03 AM	#9
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: removing 59 hood Springs safely? get a small exhaust pipe split it down the middle with cut off wheel to slide over spring and use two or three hose clamps to tighten it down over exhaust pipe to hold it in stretched position then lower hood and remove spring, hope you catch what I am trying to describe. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442



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