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Kisner · 08-04-2003, 12:28 PM

Does anyone know of any place I can find some used original or NOS hood springs for a 68 coupe? I've looked at all the catalog companies I can think of to no avail. Like an idiot, I had the original ones when I started restoring the car but threw them away since they were covered with surface rust. Figured the new repro's were so cheap (believe I paid $6.50 a piece) I'd just order new ones. Big mistake - I've ordered different sets from Mustangs Unlimited, NPD, and Branda and none are strong enough to hold my hood up. I don't want to install a prop rod. Thanks for any tips.

08-04-2003, 12:28 PM	#1
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Need Hood Springs Does anyone know of any place I can find some used original or NOS hood springs for a 68 coupe? I've looked at all the catalog companies I can think of to no avail. Like an idiot, I had the original ones when I started restoring the car but threw them away since they were covered with surface rust. Figured the new repro's were so cheap (believe I paid $6.50 a piece) I'd just order new ones. Big mistake - I've ordered different sets from Mustangs Unlimited, NPD, and Branda and none are strong enough to hold my hood up. I don't want to install a prop rod. Thanks for any tips.