Hood prop rod? Hood spring?

[454muscle]

When I installed my new Harwood fiberglass hood, I re-used my hood hinges, without the springs in them. They are too strong for fiberglass hood.

Now, I have to use a 2x4 to hold the hood up and it's a pain in the *ss to say the least.

Also, I have affixed a small spring on the front, to make it pop up when I release the hood... but it sometimes slips off, it's not in the right location. It's a temporary fix.

Any suggestions on these 2 things? Where can I get a

- prop rod (manual, electric, whatever)
- hood spring (a proper one, to pop the hood up upon release)

I think I'm gonna have to fool around with universal items.

 

[Veltboy618]

Have you thought about the shock/strut type lift that come on regals/GN. I don't know if those will be too strong or how they will mount. It was just a thought.

 

[454muscle]

Had no idea. Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into that now. By the way the hood is still pretty freakin' heavy.

Edit: LOL I googled and came to your other thread viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22348&start=0

 

[Veltboy618]

LOL I would like to use them on my cutlass because I hate the way the hood hinges look. I think the strut/shock just looks so much cleaner

 

[beermonkey9417]

since yer hood is so light why not use an old antenna motor to open/close the hood? that would be awesome. ya know what, screw you, im using that idea! HA! :lol:

 

[454muscle]

since yer hood is so light why not use an old antenna motor to open/close the hood? that would be awesome. ya know what, screw you, im using that idea! HA! :lol:

Lol Well because, it's actually not that light. It's freakin heavy. Antenna motor wouldn't lift it. I think I'm gonna use the regal hood lift that's made for aluminum hood. It would match up nicely I think.

 

[jrm81bu]

While the weight may be comparable to an aluminum hood, that still might not be a good idea. The issue will be, is the hood strong enough at the hinges to not break when all that force is applied.
A prop rod would be the safest way, although it may not look the best.

 

[Veltboy618]

While the weight may be comparable to an aluminum hood, that still might not be a good idea. The issue will be, is the hood strong enough at the hinges to not break when all that force is applied.
A prop rod would be the safest way, although it may not look the best.

True!

 

[454muscle]

Damn.. I knew that thought was buried in the back of my mind somewhere. That's why I love this forum!!!

Thanks jrm81bu and veltboy314, good point!

Alas, I will settle for a prop rod, just to be safe.

 

[beermonkey9417]

bonus on prop rod: its light weight and doesnt have any moving parts. 😀