'57 Starfire 98 Hood Springs

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Mar 9, 2022 | 07:08 AM

Richard S

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'57 Starfire 98 Hood Springs

I'm looking for new hood springs for a '57 Starfire 98 Convertible. Mine are a bit weak and the hood will only stay open about 3/4 of the way.

Mar 9, 2022 | 07:10 AM

tnswt

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Have you considered having your original ones rebuilt? There is much information here using the Search feature.

Mar 9, 2022 | 07:11 AM

Richard S

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Have you considered having your original ones rebuilt? There is much information here using the Search feature.

The springs themselves can be rebuilt?

Mar 9, 2022 | 07:24 AM

tnswt

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Of course not, I was referring to the entire apparatus.

It's probably more than just the springs anyway, but you probably know more.

Mar 9, 2022 | 07:37 AM

tnswt

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There is a used set on eRay, but missing one spring. Have you considered contacting a rebuilder? Perhaps they have a set of springs, or could recommend a substitute set for your car. Hope this helps.

Mar 9, 2022 | 08:43 AM

Richard S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tnswt

There is a used set on eRay, but missing one spring. Have you considered contacting a rebuilder? Perhaps they have a set of springs, or could recommend a substitute set for your car. Hope this helps.

Great suggestion! I just reached out to three hinge restorers.