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    1. #1
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      Hood pins

      Lookin to install hood pins any suggestions of what kind please post pics thanks!



    2. #2
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      Hood pins

      None! Your car looks great the way it is. =)

    3. #3
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      Thanks but the hood latch is pissing me off just done with it lol

    4. #4
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      Hood pins

      I hear ya. What do you think of these?
      http://www.deftracing.com/aerocatch_hood_pins/index.htm

    5. #5
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      Hmm not a fan. Was lookin at the ringbrothers pins unsure though

    6. #6
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      I used Aerocatches on my Firebird.....I like them, nothing to catch on anything, positive lock and key lockable (optional). I also like that they're very much like a cowl lock on an aircraft.

      Regards,
      Leigh

      Sydney, Australia
      1971 Firebird 455

      https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...Project/page27

    7. #7
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      I just actually installed these yesterday. Real easy to install, more of a traditional look, Hotchkiss 1760.



    8. #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by lutzy View Post
      I just actually installed these yesterday. Real easy to install, more of a traditional look, Hotchkiss 1760.

      Those look great, did they come with the lanyards because yours look different than what Hotchkis has on their site. I was looking at Ring Brothers too, but they don't respond to emails for some reason?

    9. #9
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      Just cheap mr.gasket cables from jegs. I used black shrink wrap on the d rings and metal crimp on the lanyards so there wouldn't be a risk on scratching. Heres the cables. http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/1213/10002/-1

    10. #10
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      Sweet, I dig it.

    11. #11
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      Lutzy's look nice for an updated classic look. I plan to go with an aerocatch style.
      Stephen

    12. #12
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      I like the aerocatch style but not the plastic,was lucky and found these aluminum ones.

    13. #13
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      Where did you find the aluminum ones from?

    14. #14
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      Got them online from bings.ca he was really good and quick to deal with.

    15. #15

      question

      I can't seem to find the site where you got the aluminum hood pins. Would you happen to have a link or have a contact for the person that made them.

    16. #16
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      Hidden pins on my 67 impala
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    17. #17
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      I like the idea of hidden pins. Has anyone else done this? How do you latch them?
      1969 Camaro (Small Tyre Restomod/mild Protour) 245/40/18 F, 275/35/18 R, stock frame, full Ridetech suspension, LS engine, T56 Mag, Wilwood Brakes. A driver car.

    18. #18
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      Maybe you can fab your own ? Since "G" bodies do have an inside hood release .You might use that as starting point .And maybe the aviation. or race cars as well.





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