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EvilSpirit 
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 Topic: 70 AMX Hood SpringsPosted: Dec/16/2018 at 3:00pm |
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We are finishing a 70 AMX and the original hood hinges and springs were used. The original springs would not hold the hood open. We have bought 2 more sets of used hinges and springs - same issue - hood will not stay up on it's own. Is this a common issue, and is there a reasonably easy cure? Thanks, Willie.
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Ohio AMX
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Posted: Dec/16/2018 at 6:21pm |
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That's a new one on me.
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mmaher94087
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Posted: Dec/16/2018 at 6:37pm |
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How much Bondo is on the nose of the hood?
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AMXFSTBK390
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Posted: Dec/16/2018 at 7:42pm |
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The 1970 AMX hood is almost two inches longer than a 1968-69 AMX hood and has a large hood scoop. So it has got to be heavier. The AMC 1967-1971 Collision Parts Catalog has an illustration of the hood, hinges and spring on page 74.
It lists 1968-69 hood spring as part # 360 0575
It lists 1970 hood spring as part # 363 5232 It may be you have the 1968-69 AMX springs which are not able to keep the hood open due to the 1970's hood weight. |
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Ohio AMX
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Posted: Dec/16/2018 at 9:20pm |
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That '70 hood molding is a lot heavier too!
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1968 Javelin future Pro Street 1969 AMX 290/auto (first car) 1997 Dodge SS/T 5.9L AMO# 983 |
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EvilSpirit
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Posted: Dec/16/2018 at 9:24pm |
That's probably the issue. No idea what was on the car when it came to us to finish assemble. I do know one of the hinge sets is from a 68 Javelin. Not sure about set #3. Thanks for the reply. |
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david0141
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Posted: Feb/24/2019 at 7:39am |
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I have a set of 70 Javelin hinges if still looking.
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Posted: Feb/24/2019 at 10:00am |
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I could use a new set of 70 springs as well. Having the same issue. PM if you have some
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david0141
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Posted: Feb/24/2019 at 12:45pm |
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The hinges have the springs on them. Send me your email and I will send you some pictures. Dont think it will let me post any yet, dont have enough points.
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EvilSpirit
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Posted: Feb/25/2019 at 11:10am |
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Thanks for all the reply's. We tried 3 sets of "mystery springs" thought to be 70 AMX with no luck. We found a set of hinges and springs known to be 70 AMX. Upon installation they barely held hood open. In the interest of safety we fabbed and installed a prop rod.
If the car wasn't finish painted we would probably try harder to locate and install stronger springs - just tired of dealing with the issue while trying not to damage a freshly painted car. |
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AMXFSTBK390 wrote: