 18inchapes
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05-28-12 09:03 PM - Post#2230950
Hi Guys, I'm at the point that I want to put the hood back on my car. I remember seeing a hood spring tool that a fellow member made with some angle iron and some washers and used a floor jack to "tension" the spring. Now I can't find it. I'm looking for some measurments so I can make one. Thanks Jeff
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 bobg1951chevy
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05-28-12 09:13 PM - Post#2230954
In response to 18inchapes
That would be Bob Hayden. 
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05-28-12 09:35 PM - Post#2230962
In response to 18inchapes
It is also on khardy's site, but I couldn't spot it. I have it in my notes file.
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05-29-12 04:27 AM - Post#2231004
In response to Keith_Knox
I build two of these out of light wall 2" square tubing. Exhaust tubing works ok too.
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 05-29-12 05:04 AM - Post#2231010
In response to lobucrod
The one I did, and is on Keith's site, was made from Rebar. THere are movies on how to put the spring on the tool and how to put the spring on the car.
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05-29-12 06:18 AM - Post#2231036
In response to Bob_Hayden
Bob, I made two from your information, pictures, and instructions, and I must add that they worked perfectly on my '50...You did a great job with that project!
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05-29-12 06:34 AM - Post#2231040
In response to Bob_Hayden
The one I did, and is on Keith's site, was made from Rebar. THere are movies on how to put the spring on the tool and how to put the spring on the car.
This rebar one works so well it's scary. - scary as in - "that it? It's no/off with no drama?!?!"
The video is very helpful also.
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05-29-12 07:21 AM - Post#2231054
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i bought the tool for NCA works perfect
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05-29-12 07:41 AM - Post#2231059
In response to slo
I used the rebar tool as well. Definitely a lot less drama. The video on putting the tool on new spings helped a lot too. On my car, I think I could have used an extra 1/2 inch, for a total of 14.5 inches.
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usmile4
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05-29-12 09:57 AM - Post#2231111
In response to dsacton
I needed a little more length on mine, so I just welded a nut on the end...instant hole in center and more length.
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05-29-12 12:40 PM - Post#2231197
In response to usmile4
Thats the info I was looking for.... Thanks for the help guys Jeff
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