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Hood pin question, where to install? |
billd |
Sep 10 2007, 03:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,145 |
I'm in the process of replacing the stock latch on my front trunk lid with hood pins. To avoid hitting the bracing on the fiberglass lid, the pins need to be in at least 3.5 inches from the front and from the edge of the hood toward the headlight.
I riveted in a piece of aluminum angle between the "gutters" in the appropriate place and attempted to install a hood pin in this angle. However the pin is too high (even threaded all the way down) and at the wrong angle (Tilted too far forward). The angle matters because the clearance on the scuff plate is only about 0.62 inches. I'm about to fabricate a custom bracket to hold the pin at the right level and right angle. Before I spend a lot of time bending metal, does anyone have a photo of how this should be done? |
mlindner |
May 6 2017, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,529 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
my is the original steel hood, only two pins....Fiber glass needs four if your going to be a track speeds.
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Cracker |
May 7 2017, 06:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Beyond your question: I only use two-pins up front and my hood (does not have "rib" reinforcement) is simply flat glass. I drive at a higher rate of speed - no problem here with it moving around or shearing off. I would suggest you consider using 14-gauge SS plate for the strike/backing plate...the aluminum piece first used easily "grooved" after repeated use (just a thought)!
PS: If you are driving on-track...I would suggest you use the .250" pins pictured below. Tech will not pass the quick-clip wire style retainers at our events. Tony my is the original steel hood, only two pins....Fiber glass needs four if your going to be a track speeds. |
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