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rontammy0 · 01-18-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

Thanks for the laugh. I guess it was a dumb question.

Well not really.....they were designed with a purpose. I do like the look. But I don't think they are needed on today's cars.

RockerBox · 01-18-2015, 11:33 PM

If you're going to sell the car In the next few years I'd go without them. Most people will not want them.

PalmerGA · 01-19-2015, 06:52 AM

Hood pins came about decades ago for the purpose of unimpeded access to the engine compartment on race cars. Retainer clevis pins (two front, two rear) could quickly be removed and the entire hood would come of. It was also considered a safety feature in the days before hoods having the extra catch to keep them from flying off or blocking the driver's vision should a hood happen to open unexpectedly.

Today, hood pins are pretty much just for show unless you have them there to completely (and quickly) remove your hood. Unless you actually race you car, they serve no real purpose and actually look kind of silly... IMO.

djcolopi · 03-05-2015, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Just in case of what?

At high speeds the hood starts to vibrate and I don't want people messing with my hood or what I have under my hood.

MLL67RSSS · 03-06-2015, 07:35 AM

Hood pins were not exclusively for lift-off hoods. Hood pins (one in each front corner) were used on the MOPARS with lightweight fiberglass hoods that were still hinged at the rear. With only the center latch, at high speeds the corners of the hood could lift/flutter, if they lifted enough and got enough air under it would tear the latch off and say goodbye to your hood! BUT before that they came into use on the old stock cars. Many off them would remove some of the under-hood bracing to save weight. Same as the MOPAR, had to keep the corners nailed down because if some air got under the lightweight hood and the latch gave it got hard to drive with your windshield covered by a hood! Later on they even ditched the whole hood latch and put a hood pin in the center also.

01-19-2015, 06:52 AM	#17
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Hood pins came about decades ago for the purpose of unimpeded access to the engine compartment on race cars. Retainer clevis pins (two front, two rear) could quickly be removed and the entire hood would come of. It was also considered a safety feature in the days before hoods having the extra catch to keep them from flying off or blocking the driver's vision should a hood happen to open unexpectedly. Today, hood pins are pretty much just for show unless you have them there to completely (and quickly) remove your hood. Unless you actually race you car, they serve no real purpose and actually look kind of silly... IMO. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

03-06-2015, 07:35 AM	#19
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,569	Hood pins were not exclusively for lift-off hoods. Hood pins (one in each front corner) were used on the MOPARS with lightweight fiberglass hoods that were still hinged at the rear. With only the center latch, at high speeds the corners of the hood could lift/flutter, if they lifted enough and got enough air under it would tear the latch off and say goodbye to your hood! BUT before that they came into use on the old stock cars. Many off them would remove some of the under-hood bracing to save weight. Same as the MOPAR, had to keep the corners nailed down because if some air got under the lightweight hood and the latch gave it got hard to drive with your windshield covered by a hood! Later on they even ditched the whole hood latch and put a hood pin in the center also. Attached Images Last edited by MLL67RSSS; 03-06-2015 at 07:49 AM.

01-18-2015, 11:33 PM	#16
RockerBox Drives: 2010 Silverado. Stock height now Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springfield Va Posts: 307	If you're going to sell the car In the next few years I'd go without them. Most people will not want them.