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PostPosted:Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:22 am 
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Big Block

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Car Details:!967 First Generation - Silhouette!
Ok, I know it shouldn't be a problem but it is!! I've bought New Hood springs from the states, and from a reputable UK supplier, I've had second hand ones given and still the hood wont stay up on it's own!! Sure it's easy to lift but why wont it stay up? There's nothing added to it i'ts just a stock SS hood. Am I missing something?

Any advice gratefully received.

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Russ.


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PostPosted:Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:56 am 
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Big Block

Joined:Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:58 am
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Car Details:"Overdose"
Iroc convertible
Custom airride, SLP exhaust, 20" Iroc rims, Mini tubbed, Everything new or uprated.
Corvette C6 Z06 Brakes,
Procharger on the way.
Location:Watford
Normally they ping up quite easily especially if they are new. When you fit the springs are they quite hard to get on?

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PostPosted:Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:51 pm 
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Car Details:!967 First Generation - Silhouette!
Yes, theyre tight, pliers and pull carefully to ping on there as tight they are, hood is easy to lift but just wont stay up?


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PostPosted:Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:14 pm 
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Car Details:'79 Camaro, 350 V8
Location:South Bucks
My only thought is that the springs are not strong enough?

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PostPosted:Wed May 02, 2012 9:02 pm 
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Joined:Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:51 pm
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Car Details:'67 camaro coupe, 5.7 V8, Blue, left hand drive.
This car was built by GM in Antwerp, Belgium. I believe the cars came partly pre assembled from the US and were finished in Belgium.
It was originally white with a straight 6 (which i have stored in Belgium) but had a heavy duty V8 fitted when i bought it. This engine has since been replaced by a 350cui, 250 hp crate engine.
Location:North Yorkshire
can you upload some pictures of what you've got? I am happy to compare to what i've got on my '67 and pictures say more than words.


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