Back at SAAC 27 spoke with a body and paint guy who was working back when for Shelby American. At that time was in the process or restoring ‘67 #0195 and asked him the question about the hood bows. Said to remove the springs, go to Home Depot, get two heavy sand bags and place (with a towel)on the bow sections and leave for a day or two. Was Leary but what the heck. Damm, worked great.