One more tip. Install the hinge on the car to hold it and then put the spring on. That way the hinge cant move on ya! Hope that helps
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 3:02 PM, Cross, William <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks DAN > > > > Hood is fine, but I bent the left hinge. It didn't want to move after 35 > years. > > I bought a replacement hinge and spring, but now I have to "play" with the > spring L I was hoping for a trick or two. > > > > Bill > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Dan Rachlin > *Sent:* Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:55 PM > *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List > *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] hood springs > > > > I just put one side on and used a prybar (VERY CAREFULLY!!) to stretch it > over the end. I wouldnt try to straighten an old one. depending on how its > bent. Check your hood too, maybe the understructure is crushed? > > Dan > > On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:49 PM, Cross, William <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > Has anyone had experience with the installation of new hood springs? How do > you stretch them out safely. > > > > Or does anyone know if you can straighten out an original hood support? > > > > Bill C > > > > 70 LS6 > > 70 402 > > >
