Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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I am trying to help out a buddy with a Superbird,so bare with me.He is looking for the bracket or 3 clamps? that hold the hood pop up spring in place.Is anyone repopping this or is it the same on another type of car or is it specific to the Superbird?Thanks
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Re: Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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Not sure if this is what you're talking about, but the hood spring was attach to the front latch tray like this.. I don't have any close ups, but I'm sure there was a opening in the latch tray that the spring twisted into like regular production verison.
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Re: Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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Three clamps,they go completely around the spring coil.Don't know of anyone making them but shouldn't be too hard to do.
Ahhh, a close up............ Very good. 
Looks like, maybe?, that the clamps are VERY similar to the clamps that hold down the wiper squirter hoses along the cowl... Maybe I can check that out when I get home.........
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Re: Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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That's what were looking for! Thanks guys,this is what makes this site so great.Now if we can just find some.Let us know about the washer hose clamps..Thanks!!
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Re: Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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Three clamps,they go completely around the spring coil.Don't know of anyone making them but shouldn't be too hard to do.
Bill, looks like the clamps completely wrap around the spring base, hence the screw goes through two tabs of the clamps? If that's the case, the squirter hose clamps on't be correct, but may work..
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The washer hose clamp would probably work but it is 1/4" too wide and would not go completely around the spring coil.Also, the mounting hole is too large,if you narrowed it to the correct width,you would be into the hole.
Thanks Bill...
That answers that............
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Re: Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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Three clamps,they go completely around the spring coil.Don't know of anyone making them but shouldn't be too hard to do.
Ahhh, a close up............ Very good.
Looks like, maybe?, that the clamps are VERY similar to the clamps that hold down the wiper squirter hoses along the cowl... Maybe I can check that out when I get home.........
Are you working or playing on the computer? 
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Re: Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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Three clamps,they go completely around the spring coil.Don't know of anyone making them but shouldn't be too hard to do.
Ahhh, a close up............ Very good.
Looks like, maybe?, that the clamps are VERY similar to the clamps that hold down the wiper squirter hoses along the cowl... Maybe I can check that out when I get home.........
Are you working or playing on the computer?
Both..... I have the luxury. While my jobs are running, I can visit my favorite discussion boards. You?
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Re: Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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Three clamps,they go completely around the spring coil.Don't know of anyone making them but shouldn't be too hard to do.
Ahhh, a close up............ Very good.
Looks like, maybe?, that the clamps are VERY similar to the clamps that hold down the wiper squirter hoses along the cowl... Maybe I can check that out when I get home.........
Are you working or playing on the computer?
Both..... I have the luxury. While my jobs are running, I can visit my favorite discussion boards. You?
When you achive retirement status,you'll know! 
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Thats what I used before the wiper hose clamps .But the originals wrap around.And I was able to find them on junkyard cars.Dont look like it be a hard piece to fab for yourself
1969 Daytona 440 L9B410772
1970 Coronet 500 383 Presently owned
1970 Superbird 440 U 166242
1970 Superbird 440 U 174597
1970 Superbird 440-6 V 179697
1970 Coronet RT 440 U 224126
1968 Road Runner 426 J 134509
1970 Daytona Replica 318 G 178701
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Three clamps,they go completely around the spring coil.Don't know of anyone making them but shouldn't be too hard to do.
Ahhh, a close up............ Very good.
Looks like, maybe?, that the clamps are VERY similar to the clamps that hold down the wiper squirter hoses along the cowl... Maybe I can check that out when I get home.........
Are you working or playing on the computer?
Both..... I have the luxury. While my jobs are running, I can visit my favorite discussion boards. You?
When you achive retirement status,you'll know!
Militarily, I don't have far to go ( 3 years )... Civilian-wise, another 15.. 
In the mean time, I'll continue beating the internet in search of the elusive Daytona or buyer for my '68 to get that elusive Daytona..
TroyHouston Mopar Connection Club'69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)
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Re: Superbird Hood Hold Down Spring Clamps?
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I was just given this website by one of our very own here at moparts.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#metal-loop-clamps/=ua6mg
Maybe this will work..... Looks to have a wide selection....
Originals are 1/2" long and 3/8" wide.Anyrhing longer would look out of place and also require drilling an extra set of mounting holes.Still think it would be easier to make your own for all there is to them.Also,the washer hose clip has a bigger opening,doubt it would hold the spring tight to the latch tray. 
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