68-70 hood hinge retrofit

[Darius]

Has anyone found/used something different than the factory hinge? I am wondering if there is something out there more like modern hydraulic cylinder type hinge/support available?

 

[Photon440]

Sure is, if you have deep pockets. Check out these gas shock billet hinges on ebay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1966-through...Parts_Accessories&hash=item460ef49e7d&vxp=mtr

 

[Darius]

Any one ever use these?? I do not have a fiberglass hood so I am concerned with the ability to hold it up.

 

[benno440]

i have the fesler ones, ringbrothers make a pretty cool one, i used the gas strut on metal hood for a while with no problems but i do have a fibre hood now. they work no problems mate

 

[Photon440]

Any one ever use these?? I do not have a fiberglass hood so I am concerned with the ability to hold it up.

These are the ones listed for steel hoods. They also offer hinges for 'glass hoods as well.