Paint and Body Hood Prop Rod Retainer Clip

Mustang5L5 · Jul 9, 2016

I haven't had a hood prop retainer in forever. Decided I'd like to get one again. Apparently I can't find one that fits.

Got this one labeled 79-93, and with an E8 part number, I thought it work.

E83Z-16828-A

Nope. Doesn't even fit into the spot my original went.

Now that I think about it, I think mine was metal. Did the early cars have metal retainer clips? Anyone got a pic?

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jrichker · Jul 9, 2016

The broken part of the plastic clip on my 89 is still stuck on the radiator support...

Sparky714 · Jul 9, 2016

Mine is metal. '89 hatch

mikestang63 · Jul 9, 2016

i thought up until 86 they were metal. I got a metal one out of a JY car.. Now I have hood props....

Mustang5L5 · Jul 9, 2016

Yup, that's what my mounting area looks like. Guess mine was originally metal. Found what I needed so finally I can have a clip again. Thanks for the pic. Really helped me remember 15 years ago or so

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Shakerhood · Jul 11, 2016

I got the correct plastic clip for mine from PPI several years ago.

FoxMustangLvr · Jul 12, 2016

Get up to date with some Redline quicklifts bro!!! So much better than a prop rod.

Mustang5L5 · Jul 12, 2016

FoxMustangLvr said:
Get up to date with some Redline quicklifts bro!!! So much better than a prop rod.

I was considering it. Until then, correct hood clip should be arriving Wed....along with a few other items from LRS I needed for the car.

As much as I'd like to do the lifts now, I came across a clean set of OEM SN95 rims on CL. I think after 15 years on the car, the 1997 Cobra wheels are going to be retired to backup wheel status shortly. Once I get them mounted up, i'll reveal what I went with.

mikestang63 · Jul 12, 2016

redline hoodlifts FTW.. SO much easier and nicer than that stupid hood prop getting in the way...

Onefine88 · Jul 12, 2016

mikestang63 said:
redline hoodlifts FTW.. SO much easier and nicer than that stupid hood prop getting in the way...

Same here. What prop rod?

Mustang5L5 · Jul 12, 2016

Well after I rip my heads and intake off and fancy everything up, it will be first on the list.

I'm more interested about that plate on your rad support. Who makes that awesome piece of hardware

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90sickfox · Jul 12, 2016

That looks like a Scott Rod panel.... I could be wrong though, it wouldn't be the first time. Lol

Mustang5L5 · Jul 12, 2016

Looks a tad different than the Scott rod panel

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7991LXnSHO · Jul 13, 2016

FoxMustangLvr said:
Get up to date with some Redline quicklifts bro!!! So much better than a prop rod.

Oh yes, that is all I need is another pair of gas struts that get cold and weak. That way, the hatch and the hood can sag for me to split my scalp on!
I do like the radiator gap cover.

FoxMustangLvr · Jul 13, 2016

7991LXnSHO said:
Oh yes, that is all I need is another pair of gas struts that get cold and weak. That way, the hatch and the hood can sag for me to split my scalp on!
I do like the radiator gap cover.

You Sir have been watching too much "Maximum Overdrive". Your car is not trying to kill you.

Mustang5L5 · Jul 13, 2016

Mustang5L5 said:
As much as I'd like to do the lifts now, I came across a clean set of OEM SN95 rims on CL. I think after 15 years on the car, the 1997 Cobra wheels are going to be retired to backup wheel status shortly. Once I get them mounted up, i'll reveal what I went with.

Welp, no wheels. After spending a day or so setting up to go meet the guy to get them this afternoon, he text me 1 hr before I left to tell me he sold them to someone else who contacted him and was local.

A little pissed

mikestang63 · Jul 13, 2016

I prefer this MAC piece over the scott rod panel.. but it aint cheap...like $200 but one piece drop in and polished.

89oem · Jul 13, 2016

Thats a bummer!

I did however find you a dual purpose hood prop and core support cover

7991LXnSHO · Jul 13, 2016

FoxMustangLvr said:
You Sir have been watching too much "Maximum Overdrive". Your car is not trying to kill you.

I will try to remember that next time I am on the garage floor seeing stars.

I really like that King movie. But I am picturing the assembly line scene in "Christine" where a greasy guy has his hand on the grille or radiator support. Watch your fingers too!

stykthyn · Jul 13, 2016

Mustang5L5 said:
I was considering it. Until then, correct hood clip should be arriving Wed....along with a few other items from LRS I needed for the car.

As much as I'd like to do the lifts now, I came across a clean set of OEM SN95 rims on CL. I think after 15 years on the car, the 1997 Cobra wheels are going to be retired to backup wheel status shortly. Once I get them mounted up, i'll reveal what I went with.

Please say tri bars. I hate waffle wheels. Polished split spokes are nice too.

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