Hi Mike, my '57 LCF does not have any coil springs to "pop' the hood, I don't know if it ever had any. After I adjusted and lubed the latches and lubed the hinges mine opens easily. Release the driver's side first with a slight lifting pressure then the passenger side.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
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