**Hood Hinge Spring Help Needed**

I already tried the vice grip deal, I can get it close but not close enough. Room in there is tight. My Pin that holds the spring is more toward the door opening and not right on the hinge. It is attached to the body of the car.

Looks like I will need to take off the fender to get it done right. I hate to do that cause I gotta cut through the body sealer etc and my paint job in the engine bay is going to get ruined in the process. Ughhhh