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Fibreglass hood. Springs, prop rod or gas struts?

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I just stripped my '65 hood hinges and was about to cut off the spring retainers as I'm using a glass hood. I was wondering what the general thought was on weather to use lighter springs a prop rod or gas struts.
 

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I used the smaller hood springs with no issues on a 3" cowl hood.
 
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Did you get your springs from Branda Mustang?
I'm using the same hood as you.
I like springs as nothing is getting in the way when you work on it.
 

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no_3 said:
Did you get your springs from Branda Mustang?
I'm using the same hood as you.
I like springs as nothing is getting in the way when you work on it.
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I got my hood and springs from Mustang Plus. I agree it keeps the area free for easy access.
 
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