fiberglass hood

A prop would be the easy way and if your looking to loose weight the lightest. This may help with the spring question. http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=117460&highlight=light+weight+hood+springs


This http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=261984&highlight=light+weight+hood+spring was also interesting.