1970 Nova hood hinge spring install on Kearney & Trecker Mill. Project Nova Series Part 4

A good method to install GM hood springs if you have access to a milling machine. In this case a Kearney & Trecker Model 2H mill from 1940.
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[@joeblow5154]

That is a perfect example of working smarter, not harder.

[@brian70Cuda]

I'll tip my hat for being clever! Thank you for the tip.

[@ZeGermanHam]

Nice workaround. I usually just bolt them to something and then use a ratchet strap to pull the spring.

[@christophernoto]

That’s using the old hat rack! 🔥🔥🔥

[@The_Performance_Laboratory]

Brilliant! I wish I could remember how I installed the springs on my GTO... I remember it wasn't easy...

[@planetwisconsin9901]

Seen a farm truck today home-made large wooden box on the back standard cab Dodge 3500 Cummins off white just like yours! Oh yeah Duallys!

[@roberthuber1936]

So that's how you load a crossbow!

[@E.T.GARAGE]

Very Nice. 👍

[@mikesr3407]

Oooohhhh ur going to do it like that ! My brother in law has always said it , kinda smart assed but I think it , well no it doesn't fit here ! I can't believe you thought of that ! ✌️

[@rcadd1ct]

For my mustang I mounted the hinge and put a notched square tube un the spring and used my body weight to extend the spring and hook it on.

[@wbball15]

Thanks for sharing

[@xozindustries7451]

Ya gotta watch Lucky’s channel, he just bolts it on the car and uses an old alternator belt to stretch it on

[@Challengeher]

That's a lot slicker. I never even thought about bolting the hinges on the car first! - T

[@ZeGermanHam]

@@Challengeher At least you're humble enough to admit that! 😊

[@TravisCockerell]

- I was just going to reply the same thing. Lucky Costa and his fan belt. 😎

[@ldnwholesale8552]

12" screwdriver puts those springs on. Wear proection though!!
As for springs they are teen weeny ones. Try 71 Galaxy with a longer and heavier bonnet

[@jasonfitch7977]

I just used an old V belt for leverage. But now I am certain I need a mill

[@carlobenedicti]

Brilliant!

[@unclesquirrel6951]

Personally I blame squirrels

[@mikesr3407]

Sure sure 😊