Hey everybody,
I have a stupid question for you which I would like an answer. I've always wondered what is the purpose of hood pins. I think they look great, especially third gens, but what are they for?????? Thanks for the help.

Jon

 

Lighter and stronger. Lots of times fiberglass hoods need to be held down by more than just the latch in the center.

 

what do you mean by lighter????? This may be my second stupid question but.....how does adding a part make it lighter?

 

You usually can remove the hood latch when you install hood pins.

 

Can't you take the hinges out and make it a lift-off. I thought that was the original purpose for hood pins?

 

Yes. Same situation for the hinges. Some fiberglass hoods aren't strong enough to hold the bolts for the hinges.

 

great thanks for the info guys

 

I would agree.
I put mine on cause my car was wrecked and the hood dosen't close quite right.
But on a race car it's extra hold on the sides of the hood, or if the latch has been removed. Or like you even stated if it's a lift off hood.
I would also agree in a high speed application they will help keep a fiberglass hood in one piece.

 

does anybody have pis of a 3rd gen Camaro with hood pins????

 

Here's a pic.

 

let me try this again.....

 

WOW!!! Neil, that's one crazy car you have there. Thank for the pics...very much appreciated. I have a couple of more questions for you if you dont mind.
1) your rims, are they 18s or 19s?
2) which lowering kit did you use to get that ride height?
3) I've never seen the add-on front spoiler like that. Is it hand made???? If not, which company makes it?

Keep up the great work!!!!!

 

Actually, that is not my car. I saw this car in a Youtube vid and online at Crownmycar.com

http://www.crownmycar.com/profile/Zdaddy

He goes by 'Zdaddy'