Hood spring question

Grind the stakes, apon reassembly, tack a small piece of bar stock over the opening.

OR

if tgere us enough post put a speed nut (one way washer) on like is oem on my 67 dart.

Heck if you plan on taking it apart a lot. Dril and tap a small hole on one side and put a bolt and washer

Thanks. I
@73Dart340Sport

What are you trying to fix by removing your springs?

The hood is fiberglass and is beginning to buckle from the old springs that were made for a heavier hood.

don’t weld(sadly).