Hood Hinges

Hello everyone, i'm trying to purchase some hinges with a spring for my 71 Comet, i just want to be able to open the hood without relying on a prop to keep it open all the time. Can anyone recommend some i can install without making modifications. Thank you all

 

Here is a very recent thread for aftermarket aluminum hinges: http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/billet-aluminum-hood-hinges.127013/

Bruce

 

Thanks Bruce for the info. Those are a great option.

 

I've seen where some have just drilled a hole in one hinge and put a thumb bolt in it. wind can't blow hood up to unlatch it.

 

That's the way I have mine. I sometimes still use the prop rod even with the pins installed.
I also have a pair of F150 hood air springs I want to adapt to the hinges, just never seem to get to it...

 

Can you please take a picture of your hinge with the thumb bolt and post it here. I would like to try and install that.

 

Barry, that prop rod assist ain't a bad idea. I was at a show down in Fla. and it started to rain . A Guy came along trying to help close hoods and didn't see the pin. he tweaked a couple of hard times on the hood before he saw it.

 

I started using the pins after a gust of wind blew the hood up, dislocated the rod, and then the hood slammed down.

 

that happened to Diesel Dan's car at an Atl. show one year. the rod got caught between the hood and fender when it slammed...ouch