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so what should I do? drill my new hood for pins, or leave it alone?
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0use pins and latch, just for safety0%0no pins, latch only0%0no latch, pins only0%067 Fairlane 434 ci/464 hp/488 tq-RIP
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Sure depens on the rest of the car...if it has a race car look, then pins would fit right in. If it's a modern street sleeper looking build then probably not.
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added a pic to my first post-should have done that to begin with, i guess-definitely a race car look!67 Fairlane 434 ci/464 hp/488 tq-RIP
05 GTO torrid red/red gut, LS2, Auto (my knees hurt!)Comment
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No pins!!Comment
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i think it would look better if you kept it nice and clean.
i voted no pinsOriginally posted by TCComment
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I think it would be ok either way, although it looks like you're trying to make it look really nice, in which case the hood pins would stand out.
If it had more of an old-style scoop on it, then pins would be the way to go.
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I use two pins in the front and the stock hinges (less springs) in the rear. If the hood is braced well, should be no problems.Comment
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BOTH..
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From a purely looks standpoint - I say avoid the pins - or go with something like the 70 mach1 twist lock pins that look more finished.
As far as the safety of the hood - that would depend entirely on the structure of the underside of the hood.
If necessary you could add some reinforcing ribs of epoxy resin mixed with a variety of fillers and / or cloth weaves of different thicknesses to create additional structure or create attachment points if the hood does not already have such items.There's always something new to learn.Comment
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I say no pins, but I like a cleaner look.
And if you decide on going with the pins, use the latch to. Better safe than sorry.Comment
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Race car look? Dzus fasteners.The official Bangshift garage door guru. Just about anything can be built using garage door parts, trust me.Comment
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oh, ya..Originally posted by dagenesta
those are fun. with the car on fire.. :-\Comment
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Pins and latch.Comment
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I say pins.....It already has a cage....It is a "race" styled car....Just get good ones that stay looking nice.
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the latch keeps the center down during high speed blasts.... pins look cool.
Either that or reverse hinge it (love suggesting twice the work to someone else
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