Hood Pins ON New Edge (Install+ Pics)

F8L GT · March 26th, 2009, 01:38 PM

Mods I'm not sure if you want to make a sticky out of this but here it goes.

Hood Pin Install.

1. Open hood and remove factory hood bump stops from radiator support. Remove headlights.
2. The slot for the bump stops is a little narrower than the 1/2 hood pin so you will need to open it up a little.
3. Thread first nut onto hood pin intil it reaches the end of the threads.
4. Slide hood pins into holes and install lower nut (adjust height later)
5. with gear marking compound ( or something that doesnt dry to quick) mark the tips of the pins.
6. Slowly let the hood down until it rests on the pins.
7. Open hood back up and make sure there are 2 marks where the pins touched.
8. Drill a 5/8s hole up through the bottom of the hood ( besure to hold the drill perpendicular to the hood.
9) Lower hood back down and make sure pins line up with the holes.
!0) Close hood and see where the hole is in the pin in relation to the surface of the hood.
11) Make adjustments as needed to align hole correctly
12) After adjustments are made, reinstall headlights
13) Close hood, slide scuff plates over the pins and install onto the hood.
!4) Insert your clips and enjoy.

** I added a small piece of 5/8 air hose (1/2 I.D.) over the pins and set a washer on top to hold the hood up to match body lines with fender.**

Hope some of you find this info helpful.
SMS

BlckBullitt01 · March 26th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Nice writeup.

If you don't mind me asking, which kit was this and do you think you are going to leave the lanyards on there or remove them?

F8L GT · March 26th, 2009, 01:51 PM

This is just a ss kit I got off ebay 2 years go. I use to have the other style clips on but sick of putting them in my pocket everytime I opened the hood or setting them down somewhere and having to find them. So I am going to leave the lanyards on.

BlckBullitt01 · March 26th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by SMSPerformance

This is just a ss kit I got off ebay 2 years go. I use to have the other style clips on but sick of putting them in my pocket everytime I opened the hood or setting them down somewhere and having to find them. So I am going to leave the lanyards on.

Cool thanks for the response.

The only thing I am concerned about w/ lanyards (and I haven't looked into this subject much) would be them flapping around when your going down the highway, and start to chip away at the hood. Or is the material their made of not supposed to cause any harm?

F8L GT · March 26th, 2009, 02:03 PM

to be honest, they dont even move around while your driving. they always stay in the same position. If anything the wind pushes them against the hood and holds them in place

03SuperchargedGT · March 26th, 2009, 02:24 PM

looks good man, ive been wanting to do this for some time now just never got aorund to doing so

Reloaded · March 26th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Hmm, looks like you're on your way to being ready for those pics with my lady-friend!

Haha got your email, just never got around to responding. Sorry!

F8L GT · March 26th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Ha ha, thanks Jeff, those pics dont do it justice. Those were just some quickies I took. Once I can get better light and camera, it should look pretty good

Reloaded · March 26th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by SMSPerformance

Ha ha, thanks Jeff, those pics dont do it justice. Those were just some quickies I took. Once I can get better light and camera, it should look pretty good

I thought she was lookin' damn sexy! Definately coming together!

F8L GT · March 26th, 2009, 02:43 PM

the cloudy day didnt let the mineral gray pop like it should

00redgt · March 26th, 2009, 03:53 PM

looks gold

00redgt · March 26th, 2009, 03:53 PM

good i mean

Lefty · March 26th, 2009, 04:35 PM

looks gold

Lefty · March 26th, 2009, 04:35 PM

good i mean

ModMustang97GT · March 26th, 2009, 06:41 PM

Noob hood question. If you do a Carbon Fiber hood. The pull off type to be exact. Are the hood pins enough to hold the hood on? or do you still need to install the latch part as well?

Reloaded · March 26th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by ModMustang97GT

Noob hood question. If you do a Carbon Fiber hood. The pull off type to be exact. Are the hood pins enough to hold the hood on? or do you still need to install the latch part as well?

That's normally the point of hood pins; so you don't run a latch because some hoods (like a carbon fiber one) could crack from using the latch. The hood pins are used in lieu of a latch.

So yes, it'll hold the hood fine.

00redgt · March 26th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Lefty

looks gold

Originally Posted by Lefty

good i mean

buddyantunez1 · March 26th, 2009, 06:52 PM

nice writeup! ill be getting a decent set of hood pins once i go with an aftermarket cowl or cobra R hood.

PapaSmurf · March 26th, 2009, 06:56 PM

looks sick and clean engine bay btw. How do you like that msd 2 step?

moosenuk17 · March 26th, 2009, 07:10 PM

damn govt comp, im still in limbo weather i need em or not, havent seen the hood shake on my car since the hood has been on.

March 26th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#1
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,067 iTrader: 13 reviews	Hood Pins ON New Edge (Install+ Pics) Mods I'm not sure if you want to make a sticky out of this but here it goes. Hood Pin Install. 1. Open hood and remove factory hood bump stops from radiator support. Remove headlights. 2. The slot for the bump stops is a little narrower than the 1/2 hood pin so you will need to open it up a little. 3. Thread first nut onto hood pin intil it reaches the end of the threads. 4. Slide hood pins into holes and install lower nut (adjust height later) 5. with gear marking compound ( or something that doesnt dry to quick) mark the tips of the pins. 6. Slowly let the hood down until it rests on the pins. 7. Open hood back up and make sure there are 2 marks where the pins touched. 8. Drill a 5/8s hole up through the bottom of the hood ( besure to hold the drill perpendicular to the hood. 9) Lower hood back down and make sure pins line up with the holes. !0) Close hood and see where the hole is in the pin in relation to the surface of the hood. 11) Make adjustments as needed to align hole correctly 12) After adjustments are made, reinstall headlights 13) Close hood, slide scuff plates over the pins and install onto the hood. !4) Insert your clips and enjoy. I added a small piece of 5/8 air hose (1/2 I.D.) over the pins and set a washer on top to hold the hood up to match body lines with fender. Hope some of you find this info helpful. SMS __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ Custom Race Transmission Build Last edited by F8L GT; May 27th, 2010 at 11:00 PM.

March 26th, 2009, 01:51 PM	#3
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,067 iTrader: 13 reviews	This is just a ss kit I got off ebay 2 years go. I use to have the other style clips on but sick of putting them in my pocket everytime I opened the hood or setting them down somewhere and having to find them. So I am going to leave the lanyards on. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ Custom Race Transmission Build

March 26th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#5
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,067 iTrader: 13 reviews	to be honest, they dont even move around while your driving. they always stay in the same position. If anything the wind pushes them against the hood and holds them in place __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ Custom Race Transmission Build

March 26th, 2009, 02:24 PM	#6
03SuperchargedGT Enthusiast 2008 Cadillac CTS4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver,BC Posts: 720 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks good man, ive been wanting to do this for some time now just never got aorund to doing so __________________ 2003 Mustang GT See Garage for mod list....360RWHP,360RWTQ....SOLD 2008 Cadillac CTS4

March 26th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#8
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,067 iTrader: 13 reviews	Ha ha, thanks Jeff, those pics dont do it justice. Those were just some quickies I took. Once I can get better light and camera, it should look pretty good __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ Custom Race Transmission Build

March 26th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#2
BlckBullitt01 Regular TT Bullitt Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 263 iTrader: 2 reviews	Nice writeup. If you don't mind me asking, which kit was this and do you think you are going to leave the lanyards on there or remove them?

March 26th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#10
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,067 iTrader: 13 reviews	the cloudy day didnt let the mineral gray pop like it should __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ Custom Race Transmission Build

March 26th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#11
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,073 iTrader: 5 reviews	looks gold __________________

March 26th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#12
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,073 iTrader: 5 reviews	good i mean __________________

March 26th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#13
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	looks gold __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

March 26th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#14
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	good i mean __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

March 26th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#15
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	Noob hood question. If you do a Carbon Fiber hood. The pull off type to be exact. Are the hood pins enough to hold the hood on? or do you still need to install the latch part as well? __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

March 26th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#18
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice writeup! ill be getting a decent set of hood pins once i go with an aftermarket cowl or cobra R hood. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

March 26th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#19
PapaSmurf Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 12.28 @ 116 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,475 iTrader: 11 reviews	looks sick and clean engine bay btw. How do you like that msd 2 step? __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue GT---SLP Longtubes, SLP X, Magnaflow Magnapack CB, 75mm TB/Plenum, MP2 Performance stage 2 heads, MHS Stage 3R cams, Built rear w/4.30's

March 26th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#20
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,014 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn govt comp, im still in limbo weather i need em or not, havent seen the hood shake on my car since the hood has been on. __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

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