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Where do I find the springs for the Hood Locks?

Started by Kent, July 01, 2025, 06:03:11 PM

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Kent

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....
SAAC Member from Germany and Owner of a unrestored 1967 Shelby GT500, 1968 1/2 Cobra Jet´s and some nice Mustang Fastback´s 67/68

shelbymann1970

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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
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Kent

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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.
SAAC Member from Germany and Owner of a unrestored 1967 Shelby GT500, 1968 1/2 Cobra Jet´s and some nice Mustang Fastback´s 67/68

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#3
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.
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Kent

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July 03, 2025, 02:33:16 AM
Yes correct that are the ones I´m looking for. Any help is appreciated.
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Rcbach302

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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.
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#6
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
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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.
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Kent

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July 08, 2025, 03:40:32 AM
hello Don that sounds like an idea. Thanks for all the replies.
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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.

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Although not concoursious correct, left with no other alternative this maybe a slam dunk. Two points awarded !
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#10
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.
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Coralsnake

#11
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, ...
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Lincoln tech

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July 08, 2025, 10:38:48 AM
PNDM === Post Numbers Don't Matter :)

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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"
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Kent

#14
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.
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