HOOD PINS?? (pics?)
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Racer
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HOOD PINS?? (pics?)
Anyone have hood pins on their c3?
I am definately getting some, as I think that for a couple bucks, it looks like you have a total muscle/race car. It doesn't hurt that they are nicely functional too.
Anyway, any pics out there for me to look at before I order?
What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Bryan
I am definately getting some, as I think that for a couple bucks, it looks like you have a total muscle/race car. It doesn't hurt that they are nicely functional too.
Anyway, any pics out there for me to look at before I order?
What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Bryan
Drifting
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From: Wylie TX
I believe most people here will call it Bubba and tasteless, but I have a later hood that I'm working on (stinger scoop with cowl induction) that I don't have latching hardware for. I did get some hood pins and ran the hood for a while. I liked it but have put my original hood back on until I complete the work on the hood.
Sorry, I don't have any pics.
Sorry, I don't have any pics.
Burning Brakes
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From: Olive Branch MS
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Mine came with them already on it as the hood latches and cable were missing. I have reapired them and cut the pins so they are not functional and are just bolted to the hood to cover the holes. They will not stay though.
C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
I have 4 pins on my L88 hood. I like them.
2 in front, 2 in back I pull all 4 and the hood is off.
I had to make a bracket for the front pins but the back pins screw right into the hood latch.
I did this because my hood doesn't have a frame, thus no latch or hinge hardware.
2 in front, 2 in back I pull all 4 and the hood is off.
I had to make a bracket for the front pins but the back pins screw right into the hood latch.
I did this because my hood doesn't have a frame, thus no latch or hinge hardware.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Canton Ohio
I have them on my Geo Tracker, because hood wont latch without them and I will not pay to buy a new latch. But on a corvette they just don't make sense unless you put them in all four corners and just completely remove the hood when you open it! 
Melting Slicks
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From: largo florida
Originally Posted by 427V8
I have 4 pins on my L88 hood. I like them.
2 in front, 2 in back I pull all 4 and the hood is off.
I had to make a bracket for the front pins but the back pins screw right into the hood latch.
I did this because my hood doesn't have a frame, thus no latch or hinge hardware.
2 in front, 2 in back I pull all 4 and the hood is off.
I had to make a bracket for the front pins but the back pins screw right into the hood latch.
I did this because my hood doesn't have a frame, thus no latch or hinge hardware.
Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern Connecticut
Originally Posted by 427V8
I have 4 pins on my L88 hood. I like them.
2 in front, 2 in back I pull all 4 and the hood is off.
I had to make a bracket for the front pins but the back pins screw right into the hood latch.
I did this because my hood doesn't have a frame, thus no latch or hinge hardware.
2 in front, 2 in back I pull all 4 and the hood is off.
I had to make a bracket for the front pins but the back pins screw right into the hood latch.
I did this because my hood doesn't have a frame, thus no latch or hinge hardware.
If you are going to add them to a vette hood, use four on an aftermarket hood. Once you drill those holes, it'll be impossible to repair them later. I've seen show cars where they add 2-3 foot pin extensions and the hood hovers above the motor on display. Joe
Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
Originally Posted by 427V8
At home it hangs on the wall with 2 pins.
If I'm out I can slide it under the car( on a blanket)
If I'm out I can slide it under the car( on a blanket)
I agree, unless you're doing the 4-corner pin, no frame thing as part of an overall weight-saving thing, this is Bubba to the extreme. That goes for everything in the PepBoys Chrome Crap aisle.
-Chris
Pro
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From: Renton Wa
I guess the locking hood pins would work with the vett, Since if they come loose the hood won't fly off. But in a normal situation those pins are not to be used to hold the hood down. they only turn 90 degrees and are well known for rotating loose. look at the box, they even state that them selves.
I am trying to figure a way to hinge the hood more at the front so the front edge does not open and move closer to the radiator. I have some important crap infront of the radiator.
I am trying to figure a way to hinge the hood more at the front so the front edge does not open and move closer to the radiator. I have some important crap infront of the radiator.
On a Camaro or Nova or somehting else they'd look cool, but not on a vette 
Team Owner
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From: Orange Park Florida
Some years ago the ONLY hood pins I could reasonable fine were just chrome steel, and every damn pair I saw on a car were in some stage of RUST, and so looked like crap....
SO, I went to a marine/boat place....Boat US, comes to mind...and bought 1/2 inchx6" long Stainless bolts, nuts, and clevis pins, and fender washers....
cut the head off the bolts, and rounded it too bullett shape, and did the obvious...worked like a charm....
they were on a '70 Lemans/GTO convertible I had...
GENE
SO, I went to a marine/boat place....Boat US, comes to mind...and bought 1/2 inchx6" long Stainless bolts, nuts, and clevis pins, and fender washers....
cut the head off the bolts, and rounded it too bullett shape, and did the obvious...worked like a charm....
they were on a '70 Lemans/GTO convertible I had...
GENE
Le Mans Master
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From: Umeå Sweden
Originally Posted by litevette
I think hood pins are o.k. looking so long as the rest of the car has the race "look" too. I wouldn't want them if the rest of the car was otherwise stock looking.
really nice lookin vette you got there
