N no_3 Founding Member Oct 21, 2002 73 0 0 Aug 28, 2005 #1 Aug 28, 2005 #1 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.
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.
thehueypilot Active Member Feb 25, 2004 1,084 0 37 Medina,Tennessee Aug 28, 2005 #2 Aug 28, 2005 #2 I used the smaller hood springs with no issues on a 3" cowl hood.
N no_3 Founding Member Oct 21, 2002 73 0 0 Aug 28, 2005 #3 Aug 28, 2005 #3 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.
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.
thehueypilot Active Member Feb 25, 2004 1,084 0 37 Medina,Tennessee Aug 29, 2005 #4 Aug 29, 2005 #4 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. Click to expand... I got my hood and springs from Mustang Plus. I agree it keeps the area free for easy access.
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. Click to expand... I got my hood and springs from Mustang Plus. I agree it keeps the area free for easy access.