Body General body information and techniques for restoration, repairs, and modifications.

how to get hood to stop...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 06:45 PM
  #1  
DiabolicalRS's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 614
Likes: 0
From: who knows
Car: '90 Camaro
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt posi 373
how to get hood to stop...

well my sunoco hood blew off after i did something and bought another hood, well with my new ss hood on the sides while i drive they come up from the wind. Im trying find a way to stop that, i've already took some washers off my latch and it helped a little i dont want to use those cheapo hood pins. what can i do to stop this?
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2013 | 04:51 PM
  #2  
codyscamaroz28's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
From: Paris, tn
Car: 1982 Z28, 1991 RS
Engine: 350 Carbed, 305 TBI
Transmission: 700r4, t5
Axle/Gears: 3.23s posi Limited Slip, 3.08 posi
Re: how to get hood to stop...

you need hood pins. them hoods will flex alot in the wind.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2013 | 04:25 AM
  #3  
Ron U.S.M.C.'s Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,482
Likes: 9
From: Northern, CA
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z Camaro
Engine: TBI,5.0
Transmission: Automatic 700R4
Axle/Gears: Eaton Posi,3.42,LPW Ultimate Cover
Re: how to get hood to stop...

.

Instead of drilling four holes in my hood to mount the cheap looking plate most pins come with I only drilled one for the post and used a stainless washer and thin rubber grommet held on with clear silicone.

They also make hood pins like the one on the bottom








Last edited by Ron U.S.M.C.; Aug 12, 2013 at 04:34 AM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jorlain
Exterior Parts Wanted
8
Jun 29, 2017 11:04 PM
91TTOPZ
Exterior Parts for Sale
5
Sep 20, 2016 12:42 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:10 AM.