Pre-war (up to 1942) 1941 Series 63 hood springs noisy

[J. Russo]

My Series 63 has the double hood springs on both sides. Im just wondering if anyone knows of something that can be sprayed on the springs to reduce the noise they make when raising and lowering the hood.

They work fine. Just noisy.

[Cadman-iac]

  I have seen some use a short (6") piece of heater hose or radiator hose split lengthwise and wrapped around the spring to control the noise and vibration, provided the spring diameter is not too great.
If the springs are easily accessible, this can be removed for shows if necessary. Otherwise, it might be out of sight enough to not worry about.
Or possibly you could use something that would fit within the spring coils if there were a way to gain access.
 I'm guessing that it's a creaking or groaning noise as the hooked ends of the springs move across their anchor points. Trying to lubricate them doesn't work, too much pressure on too small a point.
 I'm sure that the springs are too strong to remove and place a plastic bushing to limit metal-to-metal contact, which may only last a short time due to the extreme pressure and slight rotation as the hood opens and closes. 
Just a thought.

Rick

[Lexi]

You could try AT 205, which is an anti squeak rubber and metal lubricant and rubber re-sealer. Often used to quiet suspension parts like springs and related parts. It is also used to stop minor ATF or oil leaks. Long lasting. Clay/Lexi

[harvey b]

A bicycle inner tube might work,but these springs are extremely hard to install as they have a lot of pressure on them.myself i would try some lubrication on the ends and see if that helps any. harveyb

[Cadman-iac]

  Another thing to consider is that this is just part of the "charm" of an old vehicle, and something that was normal at the time of manufacture.

   Rick