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Old 03-15-2018, 04:15 PM   #7
MARTINSR
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Re: Hood will not stay open 1956 Chevy

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Originally Posted by _Ogre View Post
try the old springs, new doesn't mean better
OMG none of us saw that! Good eye!

Of course when something doesn't work look at the CHANGE you made! The new springs are reproduction......hmmmmmm, reproduction parts are "Similar, can be used if nothing else is available." And being "similar" they aren't exact so they look cool but don't hold the hood up.


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