1954 Chevy Hood Lift Supports for under $20

My hood springs were getting a little weak after almost 70 years of use so I decided to try the gas lift supports route. Follow along as I try to explain how I accomplished this. A big thanks to B.S. Garage on KZbin for his inspiration.
I purchases my lift supports on eBay. If the link no longer works, you can search the part as "15Inch/100Lbs(445N) Lift Supports Struts" and it'll show some results. Or try the link below.
www.ebay.com/itm/314458064135...

[@rockerpat1085]

Awesome!!! Cool Flame Job!!! Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!

[@rustloversgarage]

I am working on a 49 coupe on my channel. This is good information!

[@patrickharrand]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@skipsdarkhollowgarage8695]

looks great man! Do a walk around video on this ride, would love to see it

[@patrickharrand]

Coming soon! I did a front suspension rebuild late last fall and just got that bolted back in. Alignment next and I'll post the video. Thanks Skip.

[@skipsdarkhollowgarage8695]

@@patrickharrand Look forward to it!

[@williamparish32]

Daaaa

[@johnny257]

I did this method on a 1949 chevy, with 15" shocks. Now that im doing a 1954 Chevy I'm thinking i should get the 18". Whats you option on using 18" shocks to get more lift?

[@patrickharrand]

The 15" seems to work ok. It wouldn't hurt to go a bit higher on the lift amount to maybe 110 pounds. I know these tend to weaken over time. Thanks for watching.

[@bigwilly066]

How long is the gas lift , how many pounds or kilos lift??

[@patrickharrand]

They are 15" 100 lb lifts. The part number is 445N. Thanks for watching.

[@StevenBulman]

Why did you change the location of the bottom mount?

[@patrickharrand]

Because in that location, the hood would not fully close. The lift support bottomed out first. Thanks for watching.👍👍❤