A body hood hinges

Yes, it does look like a spring has been reversed? I see the clip is missing as well, another clue. I took those "star" washers off and drilled a hole in the mounting pin and installed a regular washer and cotter pin...much better. A roll pin would be better possibly.
I am just doing my hood and hinges on my 69 Barracuda,,,,I'll take a picture for comparison.