after fixing it from the wreck, a stupid decision caused this...plus a broken windshield
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66 BLAKE 96 said:Let me guess...
No hood pins and a new 'glass hood resulted in it flying up on you?
Sorry man. That's a bummer.
65stanger said:Maybe it's the picture and my old eyes, but it also looks like you have a rust hole starting just above the chrome trim.......
67GTA-FB429 said:So, did the hood latch rip out of the hood? I am wondering since I also have a fiberglass hood and cannot decided if I want pins or not....but if stuff is breaking like that, I will be putting in pins.
Ummmmm.....are you saying the four bungee cords and the twine were your hood latch?65fastback2+2 said:this is where people will laugh
the 4 bungee cords and twine didnt hold.....
go ahead, tell me what i already know....
65fastback2+2 said:this is where people will laugh
the 4 bungee cords and twine didnt hold.....
go ahead, tell me what i already know....
67GTA-FB429 said:OK. So the bungee method does not work. What about the hood latch? Do they tear out of the fiberglass? I know that most recommend hood pins but no one comes right out and says that they are required.
GT2K said:Never ever use a glass hood without pins unless it is a FULL metal framed piece.
65stanger said:Ummmmm.....are you saying the four bungee cords and the twine were your hood latch?
67GTA-FB429 said:OK. So the bungee method does not work. What about the hood latch? Do they tear out of the fiberglass? I know that most recommend hood pins but no one comes right out and says that they are required.
jbsteven said:At least you are man enough to say what happened, my hats off to you on that point.
GT2K said:Let's get this straight... you were driving it somewhere that would exceed over an hour and you were attempting to hold it shut with bungee cords (aka big elastic bands) and "twine"?
jbsteven said:65fastback
you gonna be at the Autorama show this weekend? I will be there all three days. I will have my 68 in the show. The stock looking gold one (nicknamed Goldmember). If you see a short guy with a mullet, that's me. Make sure to introduce yourself.
Ahhhhh...young weedhopper, Wisdom is what allows you to recognize a mistake when you make it again!65fastback2+2 said:thanks, it takes alot to come before all the wisdom here to say you screwed up big time by being stupid
65stanger said:Ahhhhh...young weedhopper, Wisdom is what allows you to recognize a mistake when you make it again!
In this case, since no one got hurt, you're ahead of the game!
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