Clean install! Loved the story about the old aircraft tech. It typically takes a few years for people to recognize that those 'old buggers' are invaluable... and their intent was genuine and needed. Helps define our course in life. Sadly, those 'teachers' are becoming a rare breed..
I've always liked a couple of hood pins for security on my friends builds. I used a set on a Chevy Chevette that took a right front corner hit. Shock tower pushed in a bit. A torch.....cum along.....and a 4 foot dia tree trunk fixed the shock tower a little bit. The hood latch was toast. Pins on the hood got some jaw drops and stares. It worked. Car tracked not so good. Lots of used tire and rim replacements. I kept her costs low. The owner was happy.....she still had a daily city car.
@@rookie__pilot Ya...she is a friend of mine. I was never a licensed mechanic. Had to keep it cheap for some folks..........also to let you know.....your channel or the others might not reach Canada.......our government have placed new rules I'm not really clued into......it appears to be censorship. If you need more info look up CRTC..... a Canadian institution......things are really wonky in Canada.
WOW, what a sweet mod, that is both pleasing to the eye, and highly functional from a safety standpoint! Thinking of doing this to my 1990 Dodge D150 pickup. I understand the apprehension of drilling into your hood, scary moments there. You made this look so easy with the step by step. I commend your efforts my friend, WELL DONE!!! 🏁🏁👍👍
I bought a 2012 Ram Express shortbed, single cab 4x4 brand new .Within a month it went to a body shop to have the top of the hood painted matte black and hood pins installed. They made special brackets for the pins . It came out great . You can get hood pin Mopar kits from Detroit Muscle.
Nice work, sir! I am typically an import fan, always have been (you-know-who fits the bill there), but this is a nice car! I like what you're doing with it, and your work.
I like the look, but I didn't like the cable pins on my 442 that were installed on an aftermarket hood, with the double hood scoops, for my Olds 442. There was no care for the positioning of the hood which rattled against the pins and hood frame surrounding.The rattling was fixed five minutes after I bought the car, in his driveway, by adjusting the hood release latch. The previous owner put the hood pins on in an attempt to secure the hood due to a stolen battery and the rattling of the improper hood installation, and had welded the pin cables to a small lock, that replaced the pin so you would have to have a key (2) to open the hood. The cables were also welded on the other end to a spot beside the radiator frame, so the cables were not removable with just some tools. The cable also scratched the paint where the cable rested against the surface and was blown about by the wind(I guess). The hood pin assembly was a cheaply made product which also did not come with a gasket to protect the hood underneath the metal plate that attached to topside of the hood. I would have never chosen it, or installed it so poorly. There was no concern for rusting of the holes that were drilled through any surface and no care for the painted surfaces either. The car was no showroom queen by any means, but it made the car look worse in my opinion. I cut the cables off and replaced the hood with the stock hood, with the faux flat scoops, which luckily had been given to me when I gought the car. The previous owner admonished me for taking off the crap hood job and hood pins. Meh. It was now my car, my choice. I eventually sold it, now wish I hadn't, but hey, we all do that. Seller's regret. Can't keep 'em all.
Oh man! All those tiny issues that when put together make a big problem! Luckily these cables had a clear plastic tube around them so the metal would not directly come into contact with the paint. I made sure the hood alignment was as close to perfect as i could get before drilling. Although the hood hinges had lots of play it still came out pretty good ! Thanks for your comment!
I've always thought Hood pins are good idea. What do you think of the locking variety? I know some people think of them as a pain to have to unlock the hood to get under it, but if you have an expensive engine in that bay you may not be so keen on the idea of just anybody being able to get under that hood.
I never even thought of using them until my hood opened while driving, now ive come to like the look. And i dont think its much of a hassle to lock and unlock
Ohh I forgot to say.. nerd time.. 65 Shelby had no pin cables and 66 model was first to come out with them!! Probably to stop kids stealing them.. I always have to put mine in my pocket at shows !!
I dont know why anyone would chose that type of hood pin with or without the tether. Especially with the tether which can scratch your paint. Locking hood pins give you a little extra security and they are a cleaner look.
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Clean install! Loved the story about the old aircraft tech. It typically takes a few years for people to recognize that those 'old buggers' are invaluable... and their intent was genuine and needed. Helps define our course in life. Sadly, those 'teachers' are becoming a rare breed..
Correct, i like to give credit when its due. I’ve learned a lot of invaluable things these last couple years that ill keep with me forever 👍🏻👍🏻
Looks great! I remember doing this to my Impala!
I know! It feels soooo wrong! Great job!👍
Haha, drilling into a painted surface does not feel good lol thanks !
Great guide! I have already bought hood pins but haven't dared to start drilling yet but thanks to this guide I think I dare. 😁
Nice clean install. Great instruction too.
Much appreciated as always✌🏼✌🏼
Nice work! Looks 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Aawesome!
You should make some shirts with pics of the mustangs on it, along with that 'R'. What are they, 1965 mustangs? That I would buy in a flash!
Now thats a good idea! Will work on that asap!
Love it! Looks fantastic!
Thank you sir ! ✌🏼✌🏼
I've always liked a couple of hood pins for security on my friends builds.
I used a set on a Chevy Chevette that took a right front corner hit.
Shock tower pushed in a bit.
A torch.....cum along.....and a 4 foot dia tree trunk fixed the shock tower a little bit.
The hood latch was toast.
Pins on the hood got some jaw drops and stares.
It worked.
Car tracked not so good.
Lots of used tire and rim replacements. I kept her costs low.
The owner was happy.....she still had a daily city car.
Hell yeah! Aslong as it worked and the customer was happy lol!
@@rookie__pilot Ya...she is a friend of mine. I was never a licensed mechanic. Had to keep it cheap for some folks..........also to let you know.....your channel or the others might not reach Canada.......our government have placed new rules I'm not really clued into......it appears to be censorship. If you need more info look up CRTC..... a Canadian institution......things are really wonky in Canada.
WOW, what a sweet mod, that is both pleasing to the eye, and highly functional from a safety standpoint! Thinking of doing this to my 1990 Dodge D150 pickup. I understand the apprehension of drilling into your hood, scary moments there. You made this look so easy with the step by step. I commend your efforts my friend, WELL DONE!!! 🏁🏁👍👍
I bought a 2012 Ram Express shortbed, single cab 4x4 brand new .Within a month it went to a body shop to have the top of the hood painted matte black and hood pins installed. They made special brackets for the pins . It came out great . You can get hood pin Mopar kits from Detroit Muscle.
Hello RP, great install. It looks perfect and I love the paint pen trick. Regards, Dave
Thanks Dave!
Awesome job. I am og I think good things are cool 😎
Got the OG approval, all i needed 😎✌🏼
Great work man! Very clean
Great job
However I would have also used some primer on the wholes drilled to help prevent future rusting .
Nice work, sir!
I am typically an import fan, always have been (you-know-who fits the bill there), but this is a nice car! I like what you're doing with it, and your work.
Right on! Thanks!
EXCELLENT 🙌🙌 I was nervous for ye too, man😊 It did feel sooo wrong yet turned out sooo right❤
Well said! Thanks!
@@rookie__pilot 🙌
Low and slow 🤪
Nice work Angel
😎🍺👍🇦🇺
Thanks Jamie 😎🫡🤘🏼
slick install!
thanks!!
Great job 😊
Awesome job looks great! When will you start on number 3? Always helps keeping the hood down when you drive.
#3 should be the next video! Finally getting back to it 👍🏻👍🏻
Loookin goood... nice job 👍😎👍
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Catching up on the stable while recovering from man flu! 😅
Great way to spend your recovery!
I dig it!
Me too 🤘🏼
Awesome=)
Thanks John!
Good stuff brotha. Thx 🤙🏽
I like the look, but I didn't like the cable pins on my 442 that were installed on an aftermarket hood, with the double hood scoops, for my Olds 442. There was no care for the positioning of the hood which rattled against the pins and hood frame surrounding.The rattling was fixed five minutes after I bought the car, in his driveway, by adjusting the hood release latch. The previous owner put the hood pins on in an attempt to secure the hood due to a stolen battery and the rattling of the improper hood installation, and had welded the pin cables to a small lock, that replaced the pin so you would have to have a key (2) to open the hood. The cables were also welded on the other end to a spot beside the radiator frame, so the cables were not removable with just some tools. The cable also scratched the paint where the cable rested against the surface and was blown about by the wind(I guess). The hood pin assembly was a cheaply made product which also did not come with a gasket to protect the hood underneath the metal plate that attached to topside of the hood. I would have never chosen it, or installed it so poorly. There was no concern for rusting of the holes that were drilled through any surface and no care for the painted surfaces either. The car was no showroom queen by any means, but it made the car look worse in my opinion. I cut the cables off and replaced the hood with the stock hood, with the faux flat scoops, which luckily had been given to me when I gought the car. The previous owner admonished me for taking off the crap hood job and hood pins. Meh. It was now my car, my choice. I eventually sold it, now wish I hadn't, but hey, we all do that. Seller's regret. Can't keep 'em all.
Oh man! All those tiny issues that when put together make a big problem! Luckily these cables had a clear plastic tube around them so the metal would not directly come into contact with the paint. I made sure the hood alignment was as close to perfect as i could get before drilling. Although the hood hinges had lots of play it still came out pretty good ! Thanks for your comment!
Where did you get the pins from? Clean install looks great
Wow great job, from where I can buy them please I want to upgrade mine also 😍
Scott Drake!!
I've always thought Hood pins are good idea. What do you think of the locking variety? I know some people think of them as a pain to have to unlock the hood to get under it, but if you have an expensive engine in that bay you may not be so keen on the idea of just anybody being able to get under that hood.
I never even thought of using them until my hood opened while driving, now ive come to like the look. And i dont think its much of a hassle to lock and unlock
The cable part of the hood pins are what make it look cool.
Ohh I forgot to say.. nerd time.. 65 Shelby had no pin cables and 66 model was first to come out with them!! Probably to stop kids stealing them.. I always have to put mine in my pocket at shows !!
I feel like i would loose them lol
I dont know why anyone would chose that type of hood pin with or without the tether. Especially with the tether which can scratch your paint. Locking hood pins give you a little extra security and they are a cleaner look.
Feliz cumpleanos
Muchas gracias!
paint the bare metal please...