1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year > 1966 Shelby
Hood springs for my Hertz car
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6S1284:
I bought shelby lighter springs for my fiberglass/steel frame hood and it will not stay open.
Any suggestions from this esteemed group on what to do next?
BTW, almost done!
Thanks
Dave
Bob Gaines:
--- Quote from: 6S1284 on June 23, 2017, 02:53:58 PM ---I bought shelby lighter springs for my fiberglass/steel frame hood and it will not stay open.
Any suggestions from this esteemed group on what to do next?
BTW, almost done!
Thanks
Dave
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Many factory 66 GT350's had one regular Mustang spring and the other side the lighter spring. Side didn't seem to matter. Try that.
6S1284:
--- Quote from: Bob Gaines on June 23, 2017, 03:16:46 PM ---Many factory 66 GT350's had one regular Mustang spring and the other side the lighter spring. Side didn't seem to matter. Try that.
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Hi Bob -
It works but the hood sits a bit higher on the side with the "regular" spring. Will this eventually damage the hood?
Thanks
Dave
Bob Gaines:
--- Quote from: 6S1284 on July 02, 2017, 04:48:45 PM ---Hi Bob -
It works but the hood sits a bit higher on the side with the "regular" spring. Will this eventually damage the hood?
Thanks
Dave
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It should not on a steel innerstructure hood. The steel gives it extra strength in that area. Remember this was common on many factory 66 GT350's with no significant reports of problems over the years.
J_Speegle:
--- Quote from: Bob Gaines on July 02, 2017, 06:46:28 PM ---It should not on a steel innerstructure hood. The steel gives it extra strength in that area. Remember this was common on many factory 66 GT350's with no significant reports of problems over the years.
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