Interchange for hood latch spring?

[Andy69]

Like anything classic car related, the springs for the hood part of the hood latch are stupid expensive. I can get a compression springs at Ace for $5. I'm just not sure of the specifics especially the rate.

Anyone have specs and a source, McMaster Carr maybe?

 

[1971Chevelle]

Presuming you are looking for the spring that goes over the post to pop the hood up when you release the latch. They aren't that expensive.

1971-80 GM Hood Pop Spring - GM # 408576 | eBay

New 1971-80 GM hood pop spring, GM # 408576. Sold individually.

www.ebay.com

https://www.opgi.com/sheet-metal-body-panels/hood/1968-69-hood-safety-latch-spring/hood-latch-safety-spring-1968-69-chevelleel-camino-ch29084.html

Hood Latches | CHQ W-730

www.autometaldirect.com

 

[Andy69]

Presuming you are looking for the spring that goes over the post to pop the hood up when you release the latch. They aren't that expensive.

1971-80 GM Hood Pop Spring - GM # 408576 | eBay

New 1971-80 GM hood pop spring, GM # 408576. Sold individually.

www.ebay.com

https://www.opgi.com/sheet-metal-body-panels/hood/1968-69-hood-safety-latch-spring/hood-latch-safety-spring-1968-69-chevelleel-camino-ch29084.html

Hood Latches | CHQ W-730

www.autometaldirect.com

Have I ever told you how much I hate Ebay? I searched numerous times for that spring and the cheapest on I could find was $34

 

[Andy69]

Will that one work with a 69?

 

[1971Chevelle]

Will that one work with a 69?

Some of the places that list them say 1971-1980, but the spring from spring from OPGI is listed for 1968-1969, and the spring from AMD says 1965-1977. I really don't know if they fit all the years or just specific ones. As for eBay, I shop there all the time. I've had very few problems over the years.

 

[1971Chevelle]

It's kind of looking like the spring is the same for multiple years/models. Summit doesn't specify on the ones they sell.

CHEVROLET CHEVELLE OER 3857882 OER Hood Pop-Up Springs | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - OER Hood Pop-Up Springs with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Hood Springs at Summit Racing.

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CHEVROLET CHEVELLE Auto Metal Direct W-730 Auto Metal Direct Hood Latch Springs | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Auto Metal Direct Hood Latch Springs with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Hood Latch Components at Summit Racing.

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