That is the spring! My truck just had two stubs hanging. You might consider taking that off to preserve it until a replacement can be identified. I have not seen one that is not broken. The hood will operate fine without that spring. The spring was no longer used in 48 and newer trucks.


1947.2 GMC 1/2T SWB panel
1947.2 GMC 1/2T long bed
1948 GMC 1/2T short bed