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QwkTrip

We all have one. It's that piece of wood in the garage that's just the right length, has the notches on the end so it won't slip off, and it's kept separate from the scrap wood because you don't dare lose it. After 12 years of putting my neck under the red metal guillotine I finally replaced the struts on the Firebird hood. If that doesn't prove I'm serious about finishing my car, then I don't know what does. Laughing

I've lovingly cared for that piece of wood for a long time. Never losing track of it. Carrying it from Washington to Illinois. It will still have a special spot on my shelf, but it will be a long time before it is needed again.

Dewey316 · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:23 pm Post subject:

I use a Spohn LCA for my hood prop....

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:33 pm Post subject:

The struts on the 92 work, and when they failed, they've been replaced very shortly after.

At the moment, I have no idea if the struts on the 89 work. The hood sits on top of the roof, padded by a blanket to sort of protect the roof Razz

QwkTrip · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:40 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:53 pm Post subject:

Yeah. Both my hood struts and trunk struts work flawlessly. Very Happy

Lifetime warranty ftw!

Whiskeychick · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:44 pm Post subject:

I just replaced my hood struts too Razz

I used to use the jack stand T shaped piece lol

aaron_sK

Richster · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject:

Until I put the new struts on...My golf driver did a great job Laughing

chevymad · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:37 pm Post subject:

It's a huge pet peeve of mine trying to working on peoples cars with inoperable hood struts. They dont look under it so they dont care.. lol So.. I keep my struts working so at least my own car doesnt clobber me.

RSFreak · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:01 pm Post subject:

Sucks to pull the battery when you don't have that stick (or functioning struts) and have to let the hood rest on your back while you unbolt it. Sad

91RSVert · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:54 am Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:31 am Post subject:

Man, you were at the junkyard! It's a veritable treasure trove of stuff to hold hoods up. I've used exhaust pipes, manifolds, driveshafts, even hood props from cars that were built by people smart enough not to use struts, you name it. Laughing

chevymad · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:12 am Post subject:

The one 3d gen that I ever work on at work.. someone has stolen a hood prop from a different car and fastened it on. Of course the hood only opens to an awkward 3/4 open.. but hey.. it has a prop.

jchaussee · Member Joined: 14 Nov 2010 Posts: 1318 Location: renton

Mine workb kinof. They slooowly lower down. I just know its time to lift it back up when I feel a little tap on my back.

RSFreak · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:25 pm Post subject:

Those big heavy hoods on older muscle cars stayed up with no problem without struts or a prop, just sayin'... Wink

BluFbdy · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:03 pm Post subject:

Ive had to hold my hood up with my back so many times i cant even count, and it always seemed to be in the middle of the night, long ways from the house, some kind of dust storm or monsoon or any other natural mishap that decided to pop up that day, i had a busted wood broom handle i used forever then after 3 weeks of not needing it i tossed it....bad idea lol i definitly need new struts now there is no way in hell im letting a steel cowl hood rest on my back that just spells trouble

Im with aaron though i just grab whatever is convenient i changed my oil yesterday and grabbed a broom handle flimsy little metal piece of crap, realized it was too big so i set it on the ground in between the belt and the fan lol, then it decided to bend on me and come down while i was leaning in the engine bay, but dont worry my head caught it! I proceeded to bend the broken broom handle in half to a normal length and prop it like i usually do double the strength half the length right? Laughing

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:25 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:18 pm Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:40 pm Post subject:

Yep, the prop is good.

DBL_TKE · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:07 pm Post subject:

Haven't you ever noticed how much our hoods flex when you use a prop rod? Lift off fiberglass hood for me.