Dad’s 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340

So I used a screwdriver in the coils to open them up and bead blasted between the coils the best I could. Once that was done I opened the coils with the screwdrivers and packed the coil with grease. The Duster hood is smooth as silk and you can't hear it open. It can be done :). I also welded a couple of washers to give it more support on the pin to help with how they wanted to bow out when you closed it.

oh no doubt it can be done. I’ve seen your builds.. you can do nearly anything. :)

I went with struts on the trunk because the torsion bars weren’t staying in place. I’m making mods to the hood hinges for more stability, and struts because I like the idea :)