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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Kent on July 01, 2025, 06:03:11 PM

Title: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Kent on July 01, 2025, 06:03:11 PM
I would need a set of springs for the Hood Locks on the 68 Shelby, where can I find them? thanks....
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: shelbymann1970 on July 01, 2025, 11:34:03 PM
Quote from: Kent on July 01, 2025, 06:03:11 PMI would need a set of springs for the Hood Locks on the 68 Shelby, where can I find them? thanks....
https://store.cobranda.com/hopindzwi.html
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Kent on July 01, 2025, 11:54:29 PM
Sorry I mean the springs in the Hood Locks which keep them tight when you push them up and down.
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: FL SAAC on July 02, 2025, 12:25:24 PM
Think he is looking for these springs

Quote from: Kent on July 01, 2025, 11:54:29 PMSorry I mean the springs in the Hood Locks which keep them tight when you push them up and down.
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Kent on July 03, 2025, 02:33:16 AM
Yes correct that are the ones I´m looking for. Any help is appreciated.
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Rcbach302 on July 07, 2025, 04:08:40 PM
I have only seen those sold as part of the Cobranda kit. I suppose if you had access to an original you could source them elsewhere.
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: FL SAAC on July 07, 2025, 04:30:55 PM
Quote from: Rcbach302 on July 07, 2025, 04:08:40 PMI have only seen those sold as part of the Cobranda kit. I suppose if you had access to an original you could source them elsewhere.

You are correct in kit form or if someone who has replaced usually the pitted hood locks and kept the old spring
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Don Johnston on July 07, 2025, 05:42:59 PM
What about the roll up window handle springs available from Amazon and Summit Racing?  I am not sure of the demensions.
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Kent on July 08, 2025, 03:40:32 AM
hello Don that sounds like an idea. Thanks for all the replies.
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: FL SAAC on July 08, 2025, 04:15:23 AM
Quote from: Don Johnston on July 07, 2025, 05:42:59 PMWhat about the roll up window handle springs available from Amazon and Summit Racing?  I am not sure of the demensions.

Mr Johnson

Although not concoursious correct, left with no other alternative this maybe a slam dunk. Two points awarded !
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Bob Gaines on July 08, 2025, 09:24:15 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 08, 2025, 04:15:23 AM
Quote from: Don Johnston on July 07, 2025, 05:42:59 PMWhat about the roll up window handle springs available from Amazon and Summit Racing?  I am not sure of the demensions.

Mr Johnson

Although not concoursious correct, left with no other alternative this maybe a slam dunk. Two points awarded !
The springs you picture that fit behind the door panel will not work. They are too large in diameter and too tall.
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Coralsnake on July 08, 2025, 10:25:24 AM
How dare you Mr Gaines?

You mean all that mindless chit chat didnt produce a work around? Oh well, ...
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Lincoln tech on July 08, 2025, 10:38:48 AM
https://www.compressionspring.com/ Try this
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: FL SAAC on July 08, 2025, 12:07:48 PM
Quote from: Lincoln tech on July 08, 2025, 10:38:48 AMhttps://www.compressionspring.com/ Try this

And there it is

What an amazing site, everything having to do with any kind of "spring"
Title: Re: Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?
Post by: Kent on July 09, 2025, 05:23:44 AM
ok now I need the measurements as I dont have access to the 68 for the next weeks.