This product has received the 'Crappy Product' certificate.
Items that receive the 'Crappy Product' certificate are products that we carry for comparison purposes as they are often the version offered by other vendors or because it is the only version available. We would not be willing to use these parts on our own cars, and we do not recommend purchasing these parts.
WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT RETURNS FOR THESE PARTS.
Product Condition Grades
Below is a general description of what the criteria is for our product condition grades. These are generalizations that are intended to give you an idea of the condition of the product at a quick glance. Because different parts degrade at different rates, there are variances in what the letters represent, please see the products description for details about the condition of any particular product.
A = Excellent / Above Average
B = Average / Some flaws / Good to Excellent Driver Quality
C = Obvious flaws / Poor to Average Driver Quality
D, E, F = Worse, Worser, Worsest
Improved reproduction right and left hand hood hinges for the Mercury Cougar and Ford Mustang. Much heavier duty compared to the originals, thicker metal and slightly wider hinge bars. These hinges weigh 4.35 lbs, originals weigh 3.2 lbs. Hood hinge rivets have the 'plus' markings like seen on the 1969-70 hinges. Save your hinge springs, these do not come with the new springs. it will be easier to fit and adjust these hinges prior to installing the springs on them. We use an old section of seat belt for removing and installing hood hinge springs. If you only need one, we sell these individually as well.
You can find the hood hinge apron nuts here.
Anghel Restorations offers a very detailed breakdown of the differences in the Cougar and Mustang hood hinges.
Check out our video below on how to replace the hinges and springs yourself, along with some adjustment tips