Light weight hood springs, how tight to wind ?

[DonnieLawson]

Getting ready to install my new light weight hood springs on my 68 Cuda
How tight do I wind them ? Do I just slide them on loosely or try to turn them a 1/2 turn or so more more lift tension ? Looks like a ***** to do that .
I got them from a guy on here awhile ago .
Fenders , splash shields , and hinges are off the car
Any tips or tricks guys ?
Thanks
Donnie

 

[racerkilla]

i like the wheels, i want to put those on my 73 cuda once its done... whats the sizing on those

 

[DonnieLawson]

i like the wheels, i want to put those on my 73 cuda once its done... whats the sizing on those

15X4.5 fronts and 15X10 in back, American Racing Torque Trusts D's
I almost went with Billet Specialties rims , But I like this old school look on the car


anybody with help on the hood springs ??????????

Thanks
Donnie

 

[Tony Fields]

I wound mine just the one turn to get it hooked.

 

[DonnieLawson]

I didn't think the hinges would have enough lift by just installing them when they would just slip in , in the relaxed state , So I wound then a 1/2 turn .
The hood is an AAR fiberglass hood with SuperStock scoop.
The hood lifts and closes easily . But when the hood is closed the cowl edge of the hood is being pushed up by the hinges . The hood is flush while I push it down.
I put the factory steel hood on for sheetmetal alignment on the doghouse. And the factory hood has enough weight to hold the hinges down to be flush with the cowl.
I guess I'll change the spring position 1/2 turn looser .
But I don't think that will hold the hood up all the way.

 

[littlemack]

hi i am restoring 1967 barracuda fastback and one of the hood hinges is broken and missing the spring. I was just wondering if u know of any web sites that i can get a complete hinge from

 

[mopar340dave]

It sounds like you need to tighten up the play at the pivot points.

 

[rc14]

I wish i could help. I do have a question where do you find the light hood springs who sales them. I hope i am not high jacking your tread.

That cuda is looking sweet i like the color too.

 

[DonnieLawson]

I believe user is Atomic Dog or something like that.....

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"It sounds like you need to tighten up the play at the pivot points. "
You mean put the hinges in a press to tighten them up ?

 

[inkjunkie]

No help on the spring tension issue, but Atomic Dog is where I got mine from.....

 

[mopar340dave]

I believe user is Atomic Dog or something like that.....

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"It sounds like you need to tighten up the play at the pivot points. "
You mean put the hinges in a press to tighten them up ?

LOL, I'm not sure the best way to do it, but it seems like the hood is lifting at the pivot point so it needs to be tightened up somehow.