Springs for a Lightweight Fiberglass Hood

I wanted to post a newer photo. This is the hinge after I repaired it. I bought another set of hinges, cut the end off one and welded to the end of the old hinge. Welded in the old bolt slots so it would not show, I bead blasted the hinge and repainted it. I then used some washers to better hide the welded up bolt slots. I added washers to the other hinge on the passengers side so they looked the same. I could have taken my hood back off and had the fiberglass shop fix their error but this seemed easier and it works perfectly.