So, without a long story (will post details on the mess later once it is settled), I'm getting a new hood. Specifically the Foose designed hood CDC carries, and I have the CDC Shaker already. To go along with the hood, I'm going to get a paint job to mirror the '69 Mach 1 style hoods.

Now I'm pondering if I want to add hoodpins to the look, and if so what kind? The shop that will be doing the paint on the hood is willing to install them at the same time, so that the holes can be drilled if necessary before the paint job is done. Anyone have suggestions on what pins I should look into to go for the '69 look? They don't have to be functional, though I am concerned about the durability of any of the ones attached by tape.

Thanks for any feedback. Looking forward to showing off pictures of the car once this is all complete.

 

shelby makes really awesome hoodpins. http://www.shelbyperformanceparts.co...rge/100628.jpg

 

I have Sparko hood pins and couldn't be happier. They are stainless so they won't rust. They also don't have a lanyard so noone will be able to pull the pin and scratch the paint job on your new hood.

 

I'm thinking about getting these from Shelby:

http://www.shelbyperformanceparts.co...em/100432.aspx

They look kinda wicked

 

I have FRPP Pins, I think they go great with the shaker.

Attachment 29996

 

those do look cool. I also have seen some that look just like the old 60/70 style pins that would look good on there also. Just can't remember where I have seen them.

 

Shelby.

 

Shelby pins ordered. Seems to be a popular choice.



Do they come with any recommended install instructions for the 2005/7 Mustangs? I am getting rid of the hood prop, so that won't cause any interference with the install.

 

just curious as to the diameter of the scratch plates on your hood pins guys. I bought some the other day and they seemed huge to me. they are 2.5 inches in diameter but they looked like dinner plates up close. is this the standard scratch plate size?

 

I like the Shelby dtyle being raised sbove the surface thus less scratching or nics to occure !

 

This Hood, With These Locks, With This Paint Scheme

 

those are my favorite. least chance to scratch the paint. plus it just looks cleaner.

 

OK, Shelby, FRPP, any others that might get listed, how are all of these holding up to the elements? Only reason I haven't went ahead with a set yet is fear of them rusting since this is my everyday car and no matter what the weather is, if my car is there.......it will rain!

 

I would go with some original Mustang twist locks.
http://www.tntmustangconnection.com/cat16.shtml

 

are these pins compatible with the 05 and ups?

they would look good...

otherwise i like the shelby raised ones.

i have the flat style on my 65 and they do scratch the hood

 

NOT SURE WITH STOCK HOOD, HECK NOT SURE WITH FIBERGLASS HOOD, BUT WITH ENOUGH TIME/MONEY ANYTHING IS COMPATABLE

 

I was at a Ford dealer and was looking at a brand new SGT. The scratch plates were really beat up. Plus I've heard some SGT-H's have had some rusting. That's the only reason I'm still debating which ones. I like the Shelby/Scott Drake ones cause they are billet.

 

gary, i've had my shelby hoodpins since right after i got the hood installed and they still look great. no rusting or anything. i love them, installed them myself

 

Cool Nick. Hell we sure have had a lot of rain lately to test them.

 

They will rust. I have some on mine. Not a big deal tho. Just dont think they wont rust.