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bob53


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Any one changing hood springs? This looks like a good tool
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/miscellaneous/hoodspring.htm



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you can buy them from the vintage checrolet club as well,around 40.0 i think.I know i will need one to put the springs back on my car.

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Need a pair you can borrow mine.
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bob53 wrote:

Any one changing hood springs? This looks like a good tool
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/miscellaneous/hoodspring.htm


Cool! I don't think I will have to change mine, but I must admit that when I look at those big powerful springs I have wondered how on earth you could ever deal with them,

Probably different sizes for different years, the ones in the video look different that my 56's?

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Open the hood and place washers in between the coils and tied to each coil and when you close the hood the spring will be loose. Put one end in a vice and stretch the spring and do the washer trick.

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Good tip about the washers. I've always used a set of locking pliers and a whole bunch of shear determination...

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