Thread: installing hood springs 1937-1940 Tudor

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I had to do one on mine a while ago. If I remember correctly, I placed the spring over the rear ear of the hinge, then used a t bar that had a hook on it to pull the spring and I slid the spring over the front bolt/anchor. Mine are off now and torn apart so I can't run out there and look at it either.

I've also seen where guys would take the spring, bend it with your hands and stick washers in between the springs and repete the process on both sides until you get the length you need to install the spring. Then remove the washers.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

I had to do one on mine a while ago. If I remember correctly, I placed the spring over the rear ear of the hinge, then used a t bar that had a hook on it to pull the spring and I slid the spring over the front bolt/anchor. Mine are off now and torn apart so I can't run out there and look at it either.

I've also seen where guys would take the spring, bend it with your hands and stick washers in between the springs and repete the process on both sides until you get the length you need to install the spring. Then remove the washers.

my hood doesn't have the springs, I only have a hinge on one side.
I bought this kit, the hinge is an easy install, but I can't see how those spring arms attach.

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