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I have a 1980 F250 and would like to replace the hood on it. I notice it has coiled springs on each side and wondered if anyone knows the safest procedure for keeping the springs compressed during removal and re-installation process? This is the first time I have posted and I do hope this is the proper forum. Thanks for any help you can provide me with.
If you want to replace the hood, just unbolt it. You do not have to worry about the springs in the hinges, you will not be messing with those to take the hood off. Make sure to get a helper, the hood is awkward to handle and can easily scratch the paint. If you are going to put this hood back on, always scratch around the flange where the hinges bolt up, so you can line everything back up. If you are putting a different hood on, be prepared to spend 30 minutes to a hour getting it lined back up correctly.
I am attaching a photo of the spring in question. I understand that just unbolting it will not result in it uncoiling and will stay in place and allow me to attach the new hood to both springs?
Thanks for the speedy reply and yes me and my son are a little paranoid but will heed your advice. My dad bought this truck new and my son now owns it and we want to bring it back to life. Not show room new but hang some new body parts, trim, and seals and add a fresh coat of paint and pay homage to my dad and his granddad. I will keep you posted on our progress if you don't mind and will definitely consult with you if we have any questions along the way.
Before you take the hood off, I would get some old blankets and lay on the cowl,fenders and windshield. I do that just in case the hood slides down and has some cushioning to protect hood, cowl and windshield.
Even with two people, that hood is a wind sail and can fly in the smallest wind. Had it happen once and the blanket saved the day.
Before you take the hood off, I would get some old blankets and lay on the cowl,fenders and windshield. I do that just in case the hood slides down and has some cushioning to protect hood, cowl and windshield.
Even with two people, that hood is a wind sail and can fly in the smallest wind. Had it happen once and the blanket saved the day.
The blankets do work well and I have even taken them off by myself with blankets in place. It's a little sketchy by yourself but if you have the blankets, it can be done.
