Aftermarket fiberglass hood. Hood pins or factory hood latch???

Saleen0101 · April 1st, 2009, 03:03 AM

I am about to install an aftermarket fiberglass hood and worried about the hood flying off at high speeds. I never liked hood pins and think they look awful, I want the clean look of a factory install. Has anyone just installed aftermarket fiberglass hood with the factory hood latch and had no trouble? I maybe will install a bungee strap for added security incase , but dont think I am going the hood pins route.

BlackedOut04GT · April 1st, 2009, 03:07 AM

You should go with both if you can but paint the hood pins to match your car. It will make them harder to see and still keep the hood from flying off.

Eagle2000GT · April 1st, 2009, 09:27 AM

I have a Cervini's aftermarket hood. I'm running only the stock hood latch without any problems. If you look at the pictures on this forum you will see lots of aftermarket hoods without hood pins.

mmikeclass06 · April 1st, 2009, 10:32 AM

someone needs to come out with a line of hoods that have a kit to flip forwards

Saleen0101 · April 1st, 2009, 05:07 PM

Yeah, I know that fox body mustangs are prone to hoods flying up and smashing the windshield. Dont know about 99-04 but I thank you for your input. Nothing is scarier than driving on the freeway and having the hood fly up puting your life in danger and others on the road.

97S281 · April 1st, 2009, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Saleen0101

Yeah, I know that fox body mustangs are prone to hoods flying up and smashing the windshield. Dont know about 99-04 but I thank you for your input. Nothing is scarier than driving on the freeway and having the hood fly up puting your life in danger and others on the road.

My first car was an old pick up truck. The hood came up on me 3 times.

It is a very unique feeling.

nathanielwilliam · April 21st, 2010, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by 97S281

My first car was an old pick up truck. The hood came up on me 3 times.

It is a very unique feeling.

lol, unique feeling....

M.P. Cobra Fan · April 21st, 2010, 03:35 PM

I went with hood pins on mine. I got sick of seeing the hood shake in the corners. Started to scare me.

nathanielwilliam · April 21st, 2010, 05:41 PM

Something to keep in mind, my car was in a wreck before i got it, the guy just bumped into the back of another car. I'm not exactly sure how they got there but there are two small swells in the edge of the hood where it appears the cables stretched tight against it. I havent been able to figure out how the cables became tight since the pins would have been in the hood. but if the cables had been just a little longer, the hood would probably still be in perfect shape.

It would also be a good idea to insure that you attach the cable to something that will not move if you do have a fender bender. such as the base of the hood pin since if the hood pins move, you really dont have to worry much about your hood anymore anyways.

MustangBrent · November 5th, 2011, 03:30 PM

I have a 99-04 stock hood for sale. Need to sell asap.

01Roush4.6 · November 6th, 2011, 10:24 AM

Holy thread revival twice...

97S281 · November 9th, 2011, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by 01Roush4.6

Holy thread revival twice...

Yes, I think this one has outlived it's purpose.

April 1st, 2009, 03:03 AM	#1
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Aftermarket fiberglass hood. Hood pins or factory hood latch??? I am about to install an aftermarket fiberglass hood and worried about the hood flying off at high speeds. I never liked hood pins and think they look awful, I want the clean look of a factory install. Has anyone just installed aftermarket fiberglass hood with the factory hood latch and had no trouble? I maybe will install a bungee strap for added security incase , but dont think I am going the hood pins route.

April 1st, 2009, 03:07 AM	#2
BlackedOut04GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 14.21@97.93 2.107 60' (Best pass. So far.) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Maynard, MA. Posts: 1,777 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should go with both if you can but paint the hood pins to match your car. It will make them harder to see and still keep the hood from flying off. __________________ Black Stang Crew #007 Car Built By Me and CraigsList.com Mods: MGW, Bassani Catted X, Flowmaster's, Accufab 70MM TB, Stack Racing Plenum + spacer, JLT CAI, Diablo Tune, Slotted rotors + ceramic pads. More to come! I hope.

April 1st, 2009, 09:27 AM	#3
Eagle2000GT MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 4,736 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have a Cervini's aftermarket hood. I'm running only the stock hood latch without any problems. If you look at the pictures on this forum you will see lots of aftermarket hoods without hood pins. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

April 1st, 2009, 10:32 AM	#4
mmikeclass06 Regular another dahm ford Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: georgetown, tx Posts: 446 iTrader: 0 reviews	someone needs to come out with a line of hoods that have a kit to flip forwards __________________ 97' 3.8 to 4.6 swap all stock 67' mustang gt coupe 88' ranger, just a clean ass truck 48' jeep cj2 the work hogg

April 21st, 2010, 03:35 PM	#8
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	I went with hood pins on mine. I got sick of seeing the hood shake in the corners. Started to scare me. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

April 1st, 2009, 05:07 PM	#5
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I know that fox body mustangs are prone to hoods flying up and smashing the windshield. Dont know about 99-04 but I thank you for your input. Nothing is scarier than driving on the freeway and having the hood fly up puting your life in danger and others on the road.

April 21st, 2010, 05:41 PM	#9
nathanielwilliam Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 reviews	Something to keep in mind, my car was in a wreck before i got it, the guy just bumped into the back of another car. I'm not exactly sure how they got there but there are two small swells in the edge of the hood where it appears the cables stretched tight against it. I havent been able to figure out how the cables became tight since the pins would have been in the hood. but if the cables had been just a little longer, the hood would probably still be in perfect shape. It would also be a good idea to insure that you attach the cable to something that will not move if you do have a fender bender. such as the base of the hood pin since if the hood pins move, you really dont have to worry much about your hood anymore anyways. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT short throw shifter 4:10 gears 3 inch dual exaust (no cats!) I have an F-150 which I drove the balls out of for seven years. Now I have a mustang that I drive the balls out of also.

November 5th, 2011, 03:30 PM	#10
MustangBrent Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 99-04 stock hood for sale. Need to sell asap.

November 6th, 2011, 10:24 AM	#11
01Roush4.6 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Holy thread revival twice...

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