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Offline high perf mopar

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did the 70-71 shaker hoods have lighter weight hood springs
« on: November 13, 2011 - 12:44:22 AM »
did the 70-71 shaker hoods have lighter weight hood springs???
my hood bows up slightly at the front of the hood hinge towards the headlights.repro hood.after shimming the fenders its still there..
iv'e seen pictures of some that do and dont..luck of the draw??or like everything else on the ebody's they fit great or could be better...tony.
« Last Edit: November 13, 2011 - 12:54:26 AM by 440 »
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Re: did the 70-71 shaker hoods have lighter weight hood springs
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2011 - 11:53:54 PM »
no , they used the same spring as all steel hoods

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Re: did the 70-71 shaker hoods have lighter weight hood springs
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2011 - 10:35:19 AM »
 :iagree:

no, only the ta aar had the lighter springs
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