the reason there are 4 pins is because there are no inges on this hood. the hood comes completely off the car so they can get access very quickly to anything under the hood. It's also that engines can be swapped very quickly. When you're concstanly pulling engines, as you do in race cars, it's nice not to have to mess with putting the hood back on hinges.... it's a HUGE PITA.

 

uh clint..... all 4 pins are at the front of the hood, none at the back so the hindges are still installed.

 

I think he is talking about these.... this is what I want!
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oh man those are slick, where can I find those

 

That makes sense, Clint. Thanks for the explanation.

And I still like the hood pins and lanyards vs. the screw in type. Those are slick though, but I just like the aggressive, kinda mean look that the others give you. I guess it depends if you are going for a classy '05 or more of a mean muscle car look.

 

Once again I would like to point out that the 4 hood pins are in the front of the hood. If there were to be used instead of hinges you would have 2 in the front and 2 in the back, which I have seen several times. The car in question had 2 installed on the far outside corners and then they added to more closer to the center so that really has nothing to do with hinges.

 

oh man those are slick, where can I find those
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Mustangdepot.com I thought you would know of these being you're a Shelby GT350 Member. These are classic for many Shelby Cobras as well as for the 1970s Machs. :shock: B)

 

I am only a Shelby GT350 member because of the amount of my posts. I have seen screw style locks before but not like the ones in that pic. They were pretty slick.

 

These are available for the old vehicles. Hopefully can adapt for 2005. If the pic does not appear you can find at Mustangdepot..Part # S9MS-16C892-A.

http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog/.../hood_locks.htm

THANKS CHARLIE...MUCH BETTER!!!!
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I checked out your link.... The ones there are similar but do not have the 3 prong twist top. They have a 2 prong style :scratch: . I want the triple style.....

 

I checked out your link.... The ones there are similar but do not have the 3 prong twist top. They have a 2 prong style :scratch: . I want the triple style.....
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Sorry Charlie. They have the three prong....but no picture. I believe 1970 MachI and 1971-1973 Ram Air MachI Hood Lock listed on the same page are what you what we want. The previous post showing the actual hood and retainer is of a 1970 MachI I believe.

 

Sorry Adrenalin...my ignorance being a newby. :worship: :worship:

 

http://store.cal-mustang.com/cm_able/showd...ATID=19&CM_SA=0

try California Mustang...they have a good picture of the three prong.

 

Sweeeeeet.... ok now to figure out if and how to make them fit...

Thanks :worship:

 

I wonder if someone will make a set that does work for the 2005 stang. Those are just toooooo sweet to pass on. My hood pins didn't arrive today darnit....but those 3 prongs sure have my attention.

 

do these pins require any drilling? if so, how do you do that without messing up the paint?

 

YES!!!! Hood sheet metal cut out...etc....without cutting support frame of hood :scratch:

 

Does any one have first hand knowledge of the installation of these hood pins? Is this the underside attachment bracket? I really want to install these on my car but have not found a clear answer to what I need to purchase :scratch: . Thanks :worship:

 

Charlie...did you try posting your question in the classic mustang area? They might be better able to help you since some own both era Stangs.

 

Guys, I have the Summit Racing Hood pins installed. Here's a link to my write-up (note, I changed my name to 05SatinSilver, I didn't get my legend Lime Green) http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?...light=hood+pins
They are easy to install, just take your time and measure carefully! As my other post says, i tried the locking one's, but our hood angle is to much for the locks to work! I think the push-&-twist one's, may run into the same problem? They need to be mounted on a flatter surface.

Dave...

 

CDC site

Classic Design Concepts installed the 70MACHI twist retainers!!!!! I e-mailed to ask about their installation. I'll let you know or you can also call.

 

I just noticed that today as well. Would be nice to know if we can get them before I drill holes in my hood