1953-1957 Corvette Male Hood Lock Pin Compression Spring Repro Of GM
CAVEAT EMPTOR: Authentic design pattern, precision spring steel replica with Zinc plating finish. None better. After 65+ years your original springs have lost their strength.
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Vendor | Part # | List $ | Save $ |
DocR | 8080113 ends are ground flat | 10.00 | |
zip | ? | | |
CC | 461018 ends NOT ground flat | 14.45 | 4.45 more expensive |
NOTE:
the ends on our compression spring are ground flat like original, instead of the wire being merely snipped off. In the latter, the spring does not sit flush against the mating surfaces, while ends ground flat ensures proper flush contact. Just another one of the little difference between the Cream and the crap. :)
FACT: 2 required per hood. 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
CAUTION: If you use an acid etcher to clean your original springs, you must follow up to ensure the acid is neutralized with a base & the parts must be heated in an oven to drive off any residue. If not, the metal suffers from Hydrogen Embrittlement, which causes the metal to break and fracture from any stress such as compressing them. Read about it on Wiki.