[GordonGeesey]

When I bought my '69 GTO it had already been restored. I immediately noticed that the hood springs were really "weak" - meaning that they barely kept the hood raised. Any slight breeze or even opening the door and sitting in the car when the hood was raised would cause the hood to come crashing down.

So I purchased a reproduction hood hinge & spring kit. I was disappointed to find that once installed and aligned properly, the situation only slightly improved. The hood still closes much too easily. It's bad enough that I'm afraid to raise the hood at a cruise-in or show for fear that the hood will slam down on someone.

Does someone make a set of "heavy duty" springs for my car (or know of another set of springs that'll fit) that might solve this issue?

TIA for any advice!