Hood Pins : What Where When and Why?

[eldubb440]

Faux hood pins? Is that like a boob job?

it's exactly like a fake boob job

 

[Moparfiend]

Ok so I assume if if if if I was to install them… would the obvious issue be where to drill the holes in the hood? If so would putting short bolts (that just touch the hood when closed )with a ground pointed tip with some ink etc to mark where the holes should be a decent way to go about it?

 

[Bird 426]

That's a start. They are going to be off a little, unless your that good. The stainless top cover can hide being off a little. Just go slow and think out what you are doing. After a small pilot hole, just start working it out. You can drill up, then I used a die grinder to adjust being off a little. . You can also tune the pins a little with a 1/2" drive extension and deep well socket. Just make sure that you have your pin located, and go slow. Having a steel hood , a big mistake is kinda permanent. My hood was fiberglass, but I did get lucky and nailed it.
Good luck if you choose to do it.

 

[Photon440]

If you want to know the hole size and where the locating screws go on the plates, here's my photo in a different post: Hood pin holes

 

[493 Mike]

I’m not by the car, but this orange one is correct EXCEPT, he should have a normal bolt in that empty hole next to the hole with the pin. Non hood pin cars have 2 bolts
Hood pin location '70 GTX/RR
You might also consider this type of locking hood pin with no lanyards (?) You could mount them in the stock location, not have to worry about lanyards on your new paint AND actually be able to lock your 70 hood. I’ve considered these myself because of the locks
https://www.temu.com/ul/kuiper/un9.html?subj=goods-un-v2&_bg_fs=1&_p_jump_id=1054&_x_vst_scene=adg&goods_id=601099643311613&sku_id=17592690885059&adg_ctx=a-bd21c20b~j-e1a88031&_x_ns_product_id=1251695-17592690885059&_x_ads_sub_channel=shopping&_p_rfs=1&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&_x_gmc_catalog=1251695&locale_override=211~en~USD&_x_ns_sku_id=17592690885059&mrk_rec=1&_x_ns_catalog_id=1251695&_x_ads_channel=bing&_x_gmc_account=3544491&_x_ads_creative_id=82257596433174&_x_ns_device=m&_x_ads_account=176148943&_x_ns_match_type=e&_x_ns_msclkid=500ffa01b55516c4cec19d7de6ebf347&_x_ads_set=521660056&_x_ns_source=o&_x_ads_id=1316117833881091&_x_ns_keyword=Aftermarket locking hood pins&msclkid=500ffa01b55516c4cec19d7de6ebf347&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BING_ADS:411A4D19F5FBBC2D542C9A4FE5ED6850&utm_term=4585856846771371&utm_content=BING_ADS:411A4D19F5FBBC2D542C9A4FE5ED6850

I looked at these pins but, they have no latch. They must be locked to secure them. Without locking them they serve no function.
Mike

 

[Cranky]

TA's and AAR's came with them. Worked at a Dodge dealership for 3 years in that time period, can't remember if hood pins were a factory option on other cars. Yes, only hood pins on the A-12 cars.

My 71 Cuda came with them but my 70 Challenger didn't but that car really needed them at anything over 100 mph. At that speed the corners of the hood would lift 1/2".

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I looked at these pins but, they have no latch. They must be locked to secure them. Without locking them they serve no function.
Mike

I think they latch with a 1/4 turn of the “gum ball machine” key on top

 

[YY1]

Cars without inside hood release can use them to lock the hood.

Remember when stealing batteries was a big thing but inside hood release wasn't?

 

[TorRed]

Cars without inside hood release can use them to lock the hood.

Remember when stealing batteries was a big thing but inside hood release wasn't?

I heard a few horror stories growing up about engine fires on cars with locks on the hood pins!

 

[Coelacanth]

You might also consider this type of locking hood pin with no lanyards (?) You could mount them in the stock location, not have to worry about lanyards on your new paint AND actually be able to lock your 70 hood. I’ve considered these myself because of the locks
https://www.temu.com/ul/kuiper/un9.html?subj=goods-un-v2&_bg_fs=1&_p_jump_id=1054&_x_vst_scene=adg&goods_id=601099643311613&sku_id=17592690885059&adg_ctx=a-bd21c20b~j-e1a88031&_x_ns_product_id=1251695-17592690885059&_x_ads_sub_channel=shopping&_p_rfs=1&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&_x_gmc_catalog=1251695&locale_override=211~en~USD&_x_ns_sku_id=17592690885059&mrk_rec=1&_x_ns_catalog_id=1251695&_x_ads_channel=bing&_x_gmc_account=3544491&_x_ads_creative_id=82257596433174&_x_ns_device=m&_x_ads_account=176148943&_x_ns_match_type=e&_x_ns_msclkid=500ffa01b55516c4cec19d7de6ebf347&_x_ads_set=521660056&_x_ns_source=o&_x_ads_id=1316117833881091&_x_ns_keyword=Aftermarket locking hood pins&msclkid=500ffa01b55516c4cec19d7de6ebf347&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BING_ADS:411A4D19F5FBBC2D542C9A4FE5ED6850&utm_term=4585856846771371&utm_content=BING_ADS:411A4D19F5FBBC2D542C9A4FE5ED6850

I hate hood pins with lanyards too, but wish there was a good way to secure my hood, as the '70 Charger hood can be opened from the outside. Those hood pins you linked seem to have a terrible review rating, the nuts strip, the keys break off, etc. I would avoid that item but I like the idea. I also could NOT find a picture of them installed on any car, anywhere. Hmm....

 

[PurpleBeeper]

The “security” aspect is important. I had more than a battery disappear….I had an entire air grabber hood get stolen! I have seen people put small locks instead of cotter pins into the hood pin holes. You can also chains down the hood and use a larger lock

 

[Moparfiend]

The “security” aspect is important. I had more than a battery disappear….I had an entire air grabber hood get stolen! I have seen people put small locks instead of cotter pins into the hood pin holes. You can also chains down the hood and use a larger lock

It’s one thing to steal a catalytic converter from a Nissan but a completely different thing when someone messes with a car that means so much to us like ours. Often irreplaceable stuff. Also they must know about Mopars to take a hood off knowing its value and ease of removal. The law ought to allow lethal force against b-tards like that! We wouldn’t have as much of a problem if these jerks new the penalty. In AZ we can open carry…..just sayin….

 

[74RRunner]

For what it's worth, the option code for hood pins on a 74 Road Runner is J45. Also, none of the others from the Satellite lineup had the option available.

 

[Rishi]

Cars without inside hood release can use them to lock the hood.

Remember when stealing batteries was a big thing but inside hood release wasn't?

Years ago, I added an inside hood latch release to an e-body car, after the battery was stolen. sadly, an intruder decided to break the grill to gain access to the latch cable. it felt like a lesson to be learned. if they want to break in, they're going to, so save your grill and make it a little easier for them.

 

[YY1]

It weeds out "convenience theft".
The same people that try the door, and if they're unlocked, they go in and root.
If they're locked, they go on to the next car rather than break the window.

 

[YY1]

I used "R" pins without lanyards on mine, but carried 2 small, keyed alike, long shackle padlocks in case I needed to park in an unsavory neighborhood.

Finding the "sideways" R pins was neat-

Back then (early 1990's) passersby would still sometimes open a hood on someone else's hot rod, just to look at the engine.

I only ever did that if the car was for sale, but I've seen other less scrupulous folk do that and even open the door to see inside.

That's why I never kept anything valuable in that car and never locked the doors.

At that time nothing inside was more valuable than a window glass.

The only thing I ever had stolen from that car or the 67 Coronet before it was the same Metallica "Ride The Lightning" tape.....three times.