I have a lightweight hood on my 64 Savoy. I have a set of lightweight springs but they don't have enough pressure to keep hood open has anyone installed prop rods in place of the light weight springs?

2003 Dodge 3500 Diesel

1964 Plymouth Savoy White 2dr sdn. 512 stroked, Dominator, New Best 9.75 @ 138.50mph
2019 Challenger Scat Pack 1320 White Knuckle-K&N Cold air filter, Billit Oil catch can, drag radials stock 11.911 @ 114mph