Getting hood hinge springs back on. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 09-08-2017, 08:12 PM

Assuming I get my grill back on without too much trouble (see my other thread tonight on that), do you put the hood hinges on first and then put on the hinge springs or do you put the spring onto the hinges first and then put both onto the truck?

**GR8-68** · 09-08-2017, 08:21 PM

I would mount hinge first then add the springs.

**kwmech** · 09-08-2017, 09:09 PM

With the hinges mounted I use an old hay hook to keep the fingers out of the way

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-09-2017, 01:44 AM

I don't have a hay hook. I use a loop of 1'' nylon tubular webbing like climbers use, and make a 3' long sling. I hook one end of the sling on the spring hook end, put one foot on the front bumper and lean back, pulling on the spring and putting the spring onto the upper hinge notch.

bill3rail · 09-09-2017, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I don't have a hay hook. I use a loop of 1'' nylon tubular webbing like climbers use, and make a 3' long sling. I hook one end of the sling on the spring hook end, put one foot on the front bumper and lean back, pulling on the spring and putting the spring onto the upper hinge notch.

Need pictures! We prefer video...

Hidesertchevy · 09-09-2017, 04:03 PM

Use cherry picker super easy

Steven R · 09-09-2017, 04:12 PM

this is the way I have done this in the past, just be sure to use good zip ties. I set this up with bad ties just for the photo. I use my clamps in reverse.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-09-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Need pictures! We prefer video...

Dude, if I was that much into high tech, I'd drive a late model car, not an ''old'' pickup.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-09-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven R

this is the way I have done this in the past, just be sure to use good zip ties. I set this up with bad ties just for the photo. I use my clamps in reverse.

Quick links would be safer. Other wise, good concept.

bill3rail · 09-09-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Quick links would be safer. Other wise, good concept.

Great Idea!
Carabiner.

In The Ten Ring · 09-09-2017, 07:43 PM

Great suggestions guys, thanks!

Dad and I made big progress today on the fenders, we may be ready for the hood in a day or so.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-09-2017, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Great Idea!
Carabiner.

Perfect. Just use the steel ones. The cheezy aluminum 'biners you get with the fake-Sigg water bottles will fail on you.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-09-2017, 10:44 PM

I made use of the steel posts I set to paint car parts, I mean for my wife's clothe's line, some chain and quick links, and a ratchet tie down or two.

Edit, I should mention I tied the spring up first, just in case (yikes).

**Bob B.** · 09-10-2017, 12:09 AM

I put the springs on before I put the hinges on the truck. I put the hinge in a vise and use a very large pair of 'truck' brake spring pliers. Works every time!

BugzC10 · 09-10-2017, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Dude, if I was that much into high tech, I'd drive a late model car, not an ''old'' pickup.

That's funny...but we do love pictures!

bill3rail · 09-10-2017, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Dude, if I was that much into high tech, I'd drive a late model car, not an ''old'' pickup.

You may very well be older than I am...

Please have a child, grandchild or great grandchild take video of you putting springs on the hinges. This could be fun to watch!

Bill

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-10-2017, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

You may very well be older than I am...

Please have a child, grandchild or great grandchild take video of you putting springs on the hinges. This could be fun to watch!

Bill

Still single after all these years.
Besides, shooting a 5 minute instructional flick in 16mm, then developing it, and running it on a telecine to transcribe to VHS, then converting VHS to floppy disc, then floppy to whatever is next, for an uploadable format, is technologically unfeasable.
Sorry.
I've had this truck since I was 23.

Printed directions... What's so difficult?

**Boog** · 09-10-2017, 11:58 PM

Some guys bolt the hinge to the fender then hook the spring at the back of the hinge and use an old fan belt to pull the spring forward, (extend it) far enough to hook on the front of the hinge. Back before high tech was a thing.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-11-2017, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Some guys bolt the hinge to the fender then hook the spring at the back of the hinge and use an old fan belt to pull the spring forward, (extend it) far enough to hook on the front of the hinge. Back before high tech was a thing.

Sounds familiar. I've also used my service web belt.

davepl · 09-11-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Still single after all these years.
Besides, shooting a 5 minute instructional flick in 16mm, then developing it, and running it on a telecine to transcribe to VHS, then converting VHS to floppy disc, then floppy to whatever is next, for an uploadable format, is technologically unfeasable.
Sorry.
I've had this truck since I was 23.

Printed directions... What's so difficult?

Adapt or perish!

bill3rail · 09-11-2017, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Still single after all these years.
Besides, shooting a 5 minute instructional flick in 16mm, then developing it, and running it on a telecine to transcribe to VHS, then converting VHS to floppy disc, then floppy to whatever is next, for an uploadable format, is technologically unfeasable.
Sorry.
I've had this truck since I was 23.

Printed directions... What's so difficult?

But video is so much more fun sometimes. Redneck videos are the greatest!

External · 07-20-2019, 08:23 PM

Thank you all Again for your posts.
Web sling and my little weight pulled it off and new ones back on.

Lunnb · 07-20-2019, 10:36 PM

I just use a piece of rope about 4’ long . Hook the spring on the hinge ,double up the rope , run it thru the other end of the spring , pull it back with one hand and slip the hook in the slot on the inner fender bracket. Easy peezy

Astro-Balls · 07-20-2019, 11:29 PM

It really doesn't take that much pull to reload a hood spring, I use an old seat belt with the chrome male end with the hole in it to pull the spring.
just like this..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpspWtE26Iw

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-21-2019, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

It really doesn't take that much pull to reload a hood spring, I use an old seat belt with the chrome male end with the hole in it to pull the spring.
just like this..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpspWtE26Iw

Don't get easier than that.

09-08-2017, 08:12 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Getting hood hinge springs back on. Assuming I get my grill back on without too much trouble (see my other thread tonight on that), do you put the hood hinges on first and then put on the hinge springs or do you put the spring onto the hinges first and then put both onto the truck?

09-08-2017, 08:21 PM	#2
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. I would mount hinge first then add the springs. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

09-08-2017, 09:09 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,387	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. With the hinges mounted I use an old hay hook to keep the fingers out of the way

09-09-2017, 01:44 AM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,022	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. I don't have a hay hook. I use a loop of 1'' nylon tubular webbing like climbers use, and make a 3' long sling. I hook one end of the sling on the spring hook end, put one foot on the front bumper and lean back, pulling on the spring and putting the spring onto the upper hinge notch. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-09-2017, 04:03 PM	#6
Hidesertchevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: yucca valley Posts: 239	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. Use cherry picker super easy

09-09-2017, 04:12 PM	#7
Steven R Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: landmark, MB Can Posts: 288	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. this is the way I have done this in the past, just be sure to use good zip ties. I set this up with bad ties just for the photo. I use my clamps in reverse. Attached Images

09-09-2017, 07:43 PM	#11
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. Great suggestions guys, thanks! Dad and I made big progress today on the fenders, we may be ready for the hood in a day or so.

09-09-2017, 10:44 PM	#13
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. I made use of the steel posts I set to paint car parts, I mean for my wife's clothe's line, some chain and quick links, and a ratchet tie down or two. Edit, I should mention I tied the spring up first, just in case (yikes). __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-09-2017 at 10:53 PM.

09-10-2017, 12:09 AM	#14
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,306	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. I put the springs on before I put the hinges on the truck. I put the hinge in a vise and use a very large pair of 'truck' brake spring pliers. Works every time! __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

09-10-2017, 11:58 PM	#18
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. Some guys bolt the hinge to the fender then hook the spring at the back of the hinge and use an old fan belt to pull the spring forward, (extend it) far enough to hook on the front of the hinge. Back before high tech was a thing. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-20-2019, 08:23 PM	#22
External Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Louisiana Posts: 187	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. Thank you all Again for your posts. Web sling and my little weight pulled it off and new ones back on. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander. Med Olive/White 350/200 ps,pb and Air Conditioning!

07-20-2019, 10:36 PM	#23
Lunnb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: White House , TN Posts: 61	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. I just use a piece of rope about 4’ long . Hook the spring on the hinge ,double up the rope , run it thru the other end of the spring , pull it back with one hand and slip the hook in the slot on the inner fender bracket. Easy peezy

07-20-2019, 11:29 PM	#24
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Getting hood hinge springs back on. It really doesn't take that much pull to reload a hood spring, I use an old seat belt with the chrome male end with the hole in it to pull the spring. just like this.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpspWtE26Iw __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA



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