66 Dart Hood Hinge question

[rod7515]

I was wondering if the Hood hinges can be removed without taking off the fenders and also does anyone make a spring hinge in the aftermarket world.
Thanks Rod

 

[65 Dartman]

I was wondering if the Hood hinges can be removed without taking off the fenders

You might be able to remove them after removing the rear splash shield and if you can get your arm up there to remove the hinge retainer - maybe!

and also does anyone make a spring hinge in the aftermarket world. Thanks Rod

Haven’t seen one - yet. I am going with hydraulic lifts after removing the hinge torsion bars. It’s much easier to secure the lower lift bracket with the fenders off but I suppose with a right angle drill, it could be done with fenders installed and rear splash shield removed.

 

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Getting Rid of the Hood Torsion Springs on the Early A-Body

This may be of some help.

 

[lilwarlock]

These springs came out of a duster and I machine these brackets myself

 

[Keith Mopar]

Wow great work lilwarlock!
That looks real nice and it looks better than the lift shocks I used.

 

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Looks nicer than how we did mine, great job!