For the "for what its worth dept.". I tend to agree with Denny. Most of you will remember what a time I had with getting my hood back on and adjusted correctly. I was ready to throw in the towel and buy new hinges and springs. Gosh, I was so aggravated with it.
Then, I started all over and like Denny suggested, it wasn't the springs anyway. I finally got them and the hood shuts great. I just need to lift the rear of the fenders just a tat.
Good luck. You can do it.