Hood pins - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Colesnsty68 · 01-03-2011, 04:40 PM

So i couldn't really find any pics of them, so is there any way 73-80 guy's can post pics of their trucks with hood pins? i just wanna make sure i like it before i do it.
thanks,
Cole

**N2TRUX** · 01-03-2011, 05:24 PM

If you want some really nice pins, look here- http://www.hoodpins.net

Keith Seymore · 01-03-2011, 05:35 PM

One other suggestion, if you want to be a bit more discrete: you can use Dzus fasteners and paint them body color. They barely show up (at least from a distance).

K

Here's what they look like:

orbot · 01-03-2011, 05:50 PM

[QUOTE=N2TRUX;4385822]If you want some really nice pins, look here- http://www.hoodpins.net

QUOTE]

Theese are NIIICEEEEEE.... but $160 for them is a bit much.

Check out autofab's i got mine at ebay they are just a bit dirty at the moment.

bmchevy1979 · 01-03-2011, 11:10 PM

I think they would look good with a cowl hood but not with a stock hood and if you don't have inside hood release you can get some locking ones
locking
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-1472/
non-locking
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G3870/

Colesnsty68 · 01-05-2011, 01:01 AM

any pics of like the hole hood maybe?

87GMCChris · 01-05-2011, 07:12 PM

I have a set, they were on there when I bought it. I think they look alright. To be honest... unless someone reminds me, i forget they are there.

Maybe the PO put them on to stop hood flutter. My S10 was terrible for that.

mooseknuckles · 01-05-2011, 07:19 PM

IMO they should only be used with a fiberglass lift-off hood! lol.

ironroad9c1 · 02-04-2011, 01:10 PM

The 70's called, They want their hood pins back..lol

Restrorob · 02-04-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

IMO they should only be used with a fiberglass lift-off hood! lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironroad9c1

The 70's called, They want their hood pins back..lol

I just couldn't get myself to drill holes in my new cowl hood.....

primrrd · 02-04-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironroad9c1

The 70's called, They want their hood pins back..lol

now that funny right there!

**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironroad9c1

The 70's called, They want their hood pins back..lol

They aren't old school, they are retro...

Toxic Redline · 02-20-2011, 12:26 AM

Very sweet

Mr Pops · 02-20-2011, 01:39 AM

I installed hood pins since my hood was catching turbulence on the highway and rattling up and down from not having front inner fenders..

Mr Pops · 02-20-2011, 01:45 AM

Here's where I mounted it..

SS Delux · 02-20-2011, 03:13 PM

87GMCChris does your hood "flutter" at highway speeds with their location ?

Mr Pops · 02-20-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Delux

87GMCChris does your hood "flutter" at highway speeds with their location ?

No more flutter. The pins keep the hood nice and snug at the corners now.

Theoriginalsilverado · 04-18-2015, 07:33 PM

I'm bringing this back, I'd love to see if any of you guys have this setup? I'm seriously thinking of doing it to my C20 lol

01-03-2011, 04:40 PM	#1
Colesnsty68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 210	Hood pins So i couldn't really find any pics of them, so is there any way 73-80 guy's can post pics of their trucks with hood pins? i just wanna make sure i like it before i do it. thanks, Cole __________________ 1970 Chevrolet custom camper 20 2000 F@$d F250 Powerjoke "And i still like bologna on white bread now and then" -Alan Jackson

01-03-2011, 05:24 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Hood pins If you want some really nice pins, look here- http://www.hoodpins.net __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-03-2011, 05:35 PM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: Hood pins One other suggestion, if you want to be a bit more discrete: you can use Dzus fasteners and paint them body color. They barely show up (at least from a distance). K Here's what they look like: __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-03-2011, 05:50 PM	#4
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: Hood pins [QUOTE=N2TRUX;4385822]If you want some really nice pins, look here- http://www.hoodpins.net QUOTE] Theese are NIIICEEEEEE.... but $160 for them is a bit much. Check out autofab's i got mine at ebay they are just a bit dirty at the moment. Attached Images

01-03-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: Hood pins I think they would look good with a cowl hood but not with a stock hood and if you don't have inside hood release you can get some locking ones locking http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-1472/ non-locking http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G3870/ __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

01-05-2011, 01:01 AM	#6
Colesnsty68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 210	Re: Hood pins any pics of like the hole hood maybe? __________________ 1970 Chevrolet custom camper 20 2000 F@$d F250 Powerjoke "And i still like bologna on white bread now and then" -Alan Jackson

01-05-2011, 07:12 PM	#7
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: Hood pins I have a set, they were on there when I bought it. I think they look alright. To be honest... unless someone reminds me, i forget they are there. Maybe the PO put them on to stop hood flutter. My S10 was terrible for that. Attached Images __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

01-05-2011, 07:19 PM	#8
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Hood pins IMO they should only be used with a fiberglass lift-off hood! lol. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-04-2011, 01:10 PM	#9
ironroad9c1 Master Hater Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Temple,Tx. Posts: 402	Re: Hood pins The 70's called, They want their hood pins back..lol __________________ 1997 C1500 ECSB 4.3/NV3500 8.5 3.42 "This evening, all of you bleeding hearts... why don't just go ahead and hug yourself for the next 20 minutes or so, because there's a really good chance you're gonna be offended".- Captain Owen Honors

02-20-2011, 12:26 AM	#13
Toxic Redline Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 219	Re: Hood pins Very sweet __________________ 84 K20 Long Box W.I.P 78 Burb - parts now [Rolled] 68 c20 dump bed WHEN IN DOUBT--- FLOOR IT

02-20-2011, 01:39 AM	#14
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Hood pins I installed hood pins since my hood was catching turbulence on the highway and rattling up and down from not having front inner fenders.. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-20-2011, 01:45 AM	#15
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Hood pins Here's where I mounted it.. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-20-2011, 03:13 PM	#16
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Hood pins 87GMCChris does your hood "flutter" at highway speeds with their location ?

04-18-2015, 07:33 PM	#18
Theoriginalsilverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norris Arm NL Posts: 126	Re: Hood pins I'm bringing this back, I'd love to see if any of you guys have this setup? I'm seriously thinking of doing it to my C20 lol __________________ If It runs like a Chevy, it probably is!



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