47heaven Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Been searching all over on here and haven't found a thread on it, yet. So what is the trick to getting the hood springs on? Any suggestions? I did try inserting nickles in between each coil, but they don't fit (that was a trick I was told on here a few years back by someone). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I use a brake spring pliers. they have a nice little pocket that the hinge sits in, just slip it through the spring hook it on the hinge and pull it over, simple as that! not really but i have done a couple of dozen so it is for me. in fact i had to do a pair for the guy down the street today, got tired of watching him beat the fenders up so i did it for him, i thought he was gonna pass out when it only took me about 2 minutes to get them on. sure was a nice lunch he bought me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I use a brake spring pliers. they have a nice little pocket that the hinge sits in, just slip it through the spring hook it on the hinge and pull it over, simple as that! not really but i have done a couple of dozen so it is for me. in fact i had to do a pair for the guy down the street today, got tired of watching him beat the fenders up so i did it for him, i thought he was gonna pass out when it only took me about 2 minutes to get them on. sure was a nice lunch he bought me! Ha ha. So where do you get those pliers and do you pull from the bottom up or from the top down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 You can get them at almost any parts store, just make sure the small smooth end has a pocket. i pull from the bottom up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1948mando Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hey Darin I have a pair your welcome to use them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan32433 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I read somewhere that this works or at least helps. Take a number of coins, nickel's etc, bend the spring and place the coins in between the coils. Might take as many as a dozen. That lengthens the spring and make it easier to attach. After they are attached, they fall out when the spring is extended. like I said, I've never done it, don't have my hood on yet. Just something to consider. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Are you throwin' money at your car Alan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan32433 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I think you are right, at least according to my wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Dezeldoc, you must be one strong guy because Mando and I both tried pulling the spring up, as well as down without any luck. The new springs have a lot of tension. You can get them at almost any parts store, just make sure the small smooth end has a pocket. i pull from the bottom up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 How about a chain, attached to he bottom spring hook, then attach spring to a piece of 2 X 4 to create a lever. Use the leverage to pull the chain down and onto its perch/mount. This can be done, as I have done this myself on my car. Another way would be to use a length of chain, place on bottom spring hook, then attach/hook the chain to the floor, lif car, this will stretch the spring down easily, allowing it to be placed onto is spring mount notch.........just some ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Sometimes you have to play with the hight of the hood to get the spring as close to the seat as possible. I have no problem pulling them 2-3" to the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Sometimes you have to play with the hight of the hood to get the spring as close to the seat as possible. I have no problem pulling them 2-3" to the seat. Are talking about when you install the already used springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 New are a little stiffer but still no problem. if you need make a tool like the brake spoon and make the handle longer for more leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwcars88 Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I put mine on the same way (Rockwood) did it works with ease. by the way (47heaven) thanks for the info I have a new set of springs ordered. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I put mine on the same way (Rockwood) did it works with ease.by the way (47heaven) thanks for the info I have a new set of springs ordered. Wayne I was wondering why Darren was ignoring my suggestion, there is variable ways of doing this task, employing a chain and some leverage( 2X4 piece of wood) or hydraulic tools.....Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Sometimes you have to play with the hight of the hood to get the spring as close to the seat as possible. I have no problem pulling them 2-3" to the seat. How about a chain, attached to he bottom spring hook, then attach spring to a piece of 2 X 4 to create a lever.Use the leverage to pull the chain down and onto its perch/mount. This can be done, as I have done this myself on my car. Another way would be to use a length of chain, place on bottom spring hook, then attach/hook the chain to the floor, lif car, this will stretch the spring down easily, allowing it to be placed onto is spring mount notch.........just some ideas New are a little stiffer but still no problem. if you need make a tool like the brake spoon and make the handle longer for more leverage. I put mine on the same way (Rockwood) did it works with ease.by the way (47heaven) thanks for the info I have a new set of springs ordered. Wayne I was wondering why Darren was ignoring my suggestion, there is variable ways of doing this task, employing a chain and some leverage( 2X4 piece of wood) or hydraulic tools.....Fred WoW! Imagine that, improvising! Must be a new concept:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byronb3b Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 I have used the lever method, pulling the spring down, I use mechanics wire and make a doubled loop of wire through the end of the chain and the end of the spring easy to cut out with wire cutters if it ends up in the inside of the sprng bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobostski Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 I took off the hood,took out one of the screws holding the hinge( don't remember if it was the frount or back) This let the hinge swing down enough to hook it on the spring. It was easy to stretch the spring and put the screw back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodbob Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 man, I'd pay you to put springs on mine. I haven't had them on for over 20 years now. Where can I buy new ones? I use a brake spring pliers. they have a nice little pocket that the hinge sits in, just slip it through the spring hook it on the hinge and pull it over, simple as that! not really but i have done a couple of dozen so it is for me. in fact i had to do a pair for the guy down the street today, got tired of watching him beat the fenders up so i did it for him, i thought he was gonna pass out when it only took me about 2 minutes to get them on. sure was a nice lunch he bought me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 do a search using new hood springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 "man, I'd pay you to put springs on mine. I haven't had them on for over 20 years now. Where can I buy new ones?" hotrodbob.........link to the ebay seller of those new repro springs. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300496574638&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodbob Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the link. I just bid on them. Update: I got 'em.. Now, maybe I need to drive up to Lancaster and get 'em installed...LOL Edited December 1, 2010 by hotrodbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Thanks for the link. I just bid on them.Update: I got 'em.. Now, maybe I need to drive up to Lancaster and get 'em installed...LOL Just bring a nice warm jacket!! hasn't been much over 45 and down into the high teens at night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuhagiar Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Thanks for the link. I just bid on them.Update: I got 'em.. Now, maybe I need to drive up to Lancaster and get 'em installed...LOL Let us know how they work. I'm thinking about replacing my hood springs, since my hood 'sags' a few inches when open (and I'm constantly knockin' my noggin on the hood latch!). If new springs would get me a couple more inches of clearance I'll consider 'springing' for them...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodbob Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Just bring a nice warm jacket!! hasn't been much over 45 and down into the high teens at night! LOL, I remember. I use to live near 10th and "I" and worked at LACR for 20 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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