Getting Rid of the Hood Torsion Springs on the Early A-Body

dave that looks good. i wish id have thought od bolts instead of using the pins. a locknut would have worked better than those clip things. what is the retainer in this pic?

Yep too late know hahaha. I love the idea as you can tell.

That is the retainer from the donor car that attached to the hood hinge. I had to grind it off. Just showing what it looks like after removing it. I plan on using that piece because it is flat and will not hit anything. I think you used the same piece if I remember correct.