They are nice, but a pain to install..you will be cutting through the top skin, and the substructure, but the cut on the underside has to be bigger than the top to allow you access to the holes that the bolts go through. And it all has to be done perfectly to match up to the pin location.I also ordered a nice set of locking AeroCatch pins for my new hood, I managed to score a nice 4" cowl hood for cheap. I also found a coupe trunk lid, so that saves me a ton of bodywork on the current one.
They are nice, but a pain to install..you will be cutting through the top skin, and the substructure, but the cut on the underside has to be bigger than the top to allow you access to the holes that the bolts go through. And it all has to be done perfectly to match up to the pin location.
Not for the faint of heart.
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Get the pins installed and place a piece of tape on the underside of the hood, lower the hood onto the pins and apply silight pressure. This was all it took to get a useable mark for a pilot hole, once i verified that the pin was centered on the pilot I used a step bit to enlarge each side. I then lengthened the rods so I could latch the pins from the top side, I placed the backing ring onto the pin so it could be taped into place after measuring and adjusting both sides. Once the backing rings are taped on I simply removed the pins and used the rings as a template.
I then used that template to mark the hood with a sharpie and use a dremel cutoff wheel to cut the opening and test fit. I did some washing the dust was everywhere.
The pin is pretty deep so I was forced too cut the bottom side as well, I used a long carbide bit to reach through and cut the bottom. I then cleaned it all up with sandpaper rolls until it looked half decent. In this picture you can see the backing ring, I cut it to deal with the one problem area. This also allowed me to tape the nylocks into place and pop it into place inside the panel, the one screw got clearanced on the bottom and I used a supplied washer and nylock.
Final adjustment.
Job done, Now to clean up some wiring in the fenderwell areas and install the wheel liners.
Uhhhhhhh,...You have GOT to get that thing painted.
Get the pins installed and place a piece of tape on the underside of the hood, lower the hood onto the pins and apply silight pressure. This was all it took to get a useable mark for a pilot hole, once i verified that the pin was centered on the pilot I used a step bit to enlarge each side. I then lengthened the rods so I could latch the pins from the top side, I placed the backing ring onto the pin so it could be taped into place after measuring and adjusting both sides. Once the backing rings are taped on I simply removed the pins and used the rings as a template.
I then used that template to mark the hood with a sharpie and use a dremel cutoff wheel to cut the opening and test fit. I did some washing the dust was everywhere.
The pin is pretty deep so I was forced too cut the bottom side as well, I used a long carbide bit to reach through and cut the bottom. I then cleaned it all up with sandpaper rolls until it looked half decent. In this picture you can see the backing ring, I cut it to deal with the one problem area. This also allowed me to tape the nylocks into place and pop it into place inside the panel, the one screw got clearanced on the bottom and I used a supplied washer and nylock.
Final adjustment.
Job done, Now to clean up some wiring in the fenderwell areas and install the wheel liners.
...............I wish/hope you rethink your color choice.Paint is on the short list... I have doors and a trunklid to install, i cant have a multicolored car. Only thing is i need to find a place i can trust, I dont want anything fancy car is staying semigloss black
I do not like them Sam I am, I do not like them front or back, I do not like them satin black. I do not like them near or far, I don’t even think they are a car.What if Dr. Seuss had a show on the Motortrend channel :
Rat Rodders Riding In Ratty Rods
you are of questionable character so a questionable color should be the correct choice.Well its a damn good thing IDGAF what other people think.
My car my questionable color choice, I have thought of others I really like gunmetal and I think some darker grey may fit the bill. They do have matte clear coats these days however.
Yes they do..but again,..no rubby, no buffyWell its a damn good thing IDGAF what other people think.
My car my questionable color choice, I have thought of others I really like gunmetal and I think some darker grey may fit the bill. They do have matte clear coats these days however.
Yes they do..but again,..no rubby, no buffy
Anyone know how long it usually takes for ScottRod to get the panels ready? just looking to get an idea for time frame is all.
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