Hood struts for 70 cuda

[rattlesnake]

Hey everyone, I installed a fiberglass hood on my 70. I was told by the body shop that stock steel springs would be too strong for the fiberglass hood, so I left them off. Now I need a way to hold my hood open while working or at the shows. Is there somebody that sells a small strut that can be installed on a stock hinge?

Ray,

[burdar]

I've seen where people use a piece of metal rod with a hook in each end. They install the piece in place of the hood spring. Obviously, it's not as nice as a strut since you have to install/remove it all the time. It's just an idea if you can't find a strut.

[cudamadd]

I Would use the same springs  as the T/A or AAR .  or have some re done  just my 

[drewcrane]

Yes we have a AAR hood,I went to the salvage yard found the single hood props  off of other cars modified just a bit,it low lives along the top of the radiator support I don't even think I drilled a hole one was already there , works just fine 

[burdar]

I Googled "AAR hood spring" and some pictures popped up.  You can see how the piece of rod works to keep the hood open.  The link will show a billet hinge with a strut on it.  The picture is from ProTouring.com.  I don't know who sells them.


http://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49475&stc=1&d=1316802677

[brads70]

I Googled "AAR hood spring" and some pictures popped up.  You can see how the piece of rod works to keep the hood open.  The link will show a billet hinge with a strut on it.  The picture is from ProTouring.com.  I don't know who sells them.


http://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49475&stc=1&d=1316802677

That picture is my car. I tried two different manufacturers of T/A hood springs and none of them worked. Either it wouldn't hold the hood up or it bowed the hood.  I now use just the stainless 3/8" rod with two bends, easy and cheap! 

[Racer57]

Go to Ace, Home Depot, etc and buy a rod. Paint it your body color and most people will never notice it.

[AARuFAST]

This is the TA spring. It is longer and narrower then the metal hood springs.

I went to ACE hardware and bought a set of turn buckles.

See pic they work great.....with the end screws you can adjust the hood opening.

[AARuFAST]

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