engine lid

I had the stock engine cover prop off the car for six months and just reinstalled it. But it won't hold the engine cover up...holds it about an inch from being latched. Pretty sure I have it on correctly, there is only one way to bolt it to the fire wall and have the plastic washer over the...

I would like a pair of engine cover hinges for a 1500 lid. Let me know what you have. Thanks, Ed

Has anyone successfully fitted a hatchback type strut for the engine cover? If so, what length strut is needed? Part number? The standard loop spring shown in the pics does not allow my cover to open wide enough.

I thought I’d start this thread cause I had trouble finding any others. The plan? Swap an early style hood and louvres onto an 82. In my opinion, the look is much cleaner. I’m sure I’ll run into some snags but I think it’ll pay off. Pictures to follow...

The spring on my engine lid isn’t holding the lid up when opened. Any way to adjust this??

Despite the cables (both original and emergency) being gone from my new 1980, I managed to get both open without drilling so I thought I'd share the method in case anyone else found themselves in the same predicament. For the engine lid, I was able to reach up through the engine bay from...