Question Concerning 68-71 Hood Support

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Apr 15, 2009 | 04:22 PM

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Question Concerning 68-71 Hood Support

When the hood is up in the 68-71, is there a 5/16" hole that lines up and goes through the hood support as in the 63-67 models? And I take it there is no hole in the hood support in the 72-76 and 77-82 models?

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Apr 15, 2009 | 05:20 PM

Alan 71

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Hi 67WS,
The original support on my 71 has the 'safety' hole. 5/16"
Regards,
Alan

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:02 AM

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Alan 71, Thanks for your reply. I didn't know that 5/16" hole actually had a name. I take it GM placed it there for a reason. Was it to be used to lock the hood in the upright position?

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:11 AM

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I've had the wind close the hood on my '70 a couple of times at shows. I'm looking for ideas on what to use in the safety hole to keep it from slamming shut.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:36 AM

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I always have a golf tee or two in my pocket; these work nicely.

Apr 16, 2009 | 08:34 PM

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If you are looking for a cool thing to lock your hood up check out this eBay number 160328937007.

Apr 16, 2009 | 11:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bradc6

I've had the wind close the hood on my '70 a couple of times at shows. I'm looking for ideas on what to use in the safety hole to keep it from slamming shut.

On my '72 I use a pin. It looks like a clevis pin but it has a spring loaded ball on the side of it on one end.