Swedish 1969 Dart GT + 1964 Dart GT

Theres somebody making A body hood hinge kits with gas filled springs so no prop rod. Also they make light duty coiled springs for fiberglass hoods as well. Maybe you have a contact in the U.S.A. that can get you a set of lighter duty coiled springs off of a FWD chrysler lebaron coupe hood hinges. They look like your oem dart ones just designed for a lighter hood.