What kind of hood pins is everyone using?

How many different types are there?

I believe I saw some on E-Bay replacing the radiator supports made out of billet alum. Is anyone using these?

I would like to know everyone's likes and/or dislikes.

Any and all info would be much appreciated. I haven't had a problem with the hood coming at speeds, but don't want to start either!

Thanks

 

No one using hood pins?

 

I am using the Shelby GT hood pins, and I really like them! They come with brackets for mounting and I really like the location of the pins... Here's a picture of mine:

 

im also using the shelby pins..... a bit expensive for hood-pins
but, it's a cosmetic thing for me, and ease of installation made them an ideal choice.

 

I agree... They were the only ones I could find that had the overall look I wanted... And I really liked that they had a bracket, which made it very easy for the installation!

 

I got a set of pins for a 71 Mach1 and had them custom installed. It was expensive , but I like these so much better than the FRPP ones I had before ...

 

I am using steeda hood pins custom installed.

http://okienga.gotstang.com

 

Thanks guys, the ones using the Shelby pins, could you please post a picture of the brackets that are mentioned so I can see how they are attached?

I see there is a couple different styles of the Shelby pins. One is with the flat metal plate on top of the hood and one with a billet plate on top of the hood. The one with the billet looks pretty nice.

Please post some pics of the brackets attached to the car.

Thanks again

 

Here's the new ones that are from Shelby and are on the new 08 Shelby GT. These are the ones i'm goin to be going with.

 

Yes, that is one of them that I like, there is also one that does not have the word Shelby on it.
But does it have the bracket that comes with it as well?

 

I'll have to see if I have a pic of the bracket... I think I do on my other computer... You either have to cut the radiator cover or you can buy the pre-cut one from Shelby to put the brackets on... They use the Radiator mounts to attach to the car...

 

Steve, those pins look fantastic on the hood- can you show a picture of the underside?

 

Ah ha! I had it in my Photobucket!

But I may actually have a picture of it mounted on my other computer as well...

 

I have aerocatch hood pins.(on my car and on my website) they are flush mount design that has no lanyards and are totally made of paintable composite material so there's nothing to scratch or rust.
the install isn't too hard but it definitely is something that should be done by one who is comfortable with a drill and saw.
here's a pic installed:

 

Mark , here's a couple of pics , in the first one the bracket next to the hood prop rod is what the pin locks into ... I see you're local , I had them installed by 1st Class auto there in Pompano. They do all the work for Steeda and do a good job ...

 

I had FRPP pins in my hood before my last accident. Afterwards, I just put the appearance pins on until I get an SC and another hood. I liked the look but didnt want to go through the hassle again after the accident of getting them installed.

 

Thanks Steve, did they not repaint the holes? or does your hood insulator cover that up?

Your

 

Steve, car looks great. Love those 71 latches.

Ron, those aerocatch hood pins are super nice as well.

 

The aerocatch hood pins are very interesting looking. Besdies these pins, does any other company make the pins in black?

 

my shelby's are black.... you can choose black or stainless, shelby text or not.