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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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Just bought a 1968 corvette. The hood doesnt have hard points for the hood latches. Can i install hood pins? It it even possible? If you have any ideas of how to do it please let me know. thanks

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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 06:50 PM
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Are you looking for these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-Original-Small-Pin-Male-Hood-Latch-Single-1968-E1969-/151241274334?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2336aeb3de&vxp=mtr
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by travis1968
...The hood doesnt have hard points for the hood latches...
Sounds like you have an aftermarket hood, but most of those have provisions for mounting latches. Has Bubba been banging on it?

...If you have any ideas...please let me know...
How about a replacement hood which will accept the hood latch hardware?

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