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07-04-2020, 03:44 PM
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Any ideas how I can keep my hood open?
I had a Glasstek fiberglass hood installed on my '71 GTO following a latch failure and bought the springs that Glasstek sells with hood. The body shop cautioned me that the hood barely stays up and Glasstek has no clue as far as a recommendation beyond a prop-rod ... "It's a race car hood you know."
The glass hood is no feather weight either but I know the tock springs will over-stress the hood. I hate to install a pair of gas assist struts but may have to. Any dealt with this before and come up with a fix?
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07-04-2020, 04:18 PM
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Are the new springs big enough around to put a small helper spring in the middle?
Sounds like you only need a little bit more pressure. Clay |
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07-04-2020, 05:38 PM
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Excellent idea! I can slip a smaller spring inside for just a bit more tension. Man I wish I’d have been born smart instead of so good looking! Lol
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