no hood latch?

[steemin]

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I am having a car built that is almost complete. (see sig below)
The car has a fiberglass Eleanor 2 hood and a GT350R front valance.
This hood has no provisions for a stock latch.
The car will only have 2 locking pins in the front.
They are the almost flush style that are locked/unlocked by a round key.
Is this going to be a problem?
If so what are my options?
Thanks,
Scott

 

[LMan]

what problem are you implying? I dont understand what you are asking.

....but what does your car builder say?

 

[65ShelbyClone]

The locking pins are not meant for hood retention; only to keep thieves out. Your options are limited without a stock latch in that you can use real hood pins that will keep the hood down or use your lockers and mount the hood in a lift-off fashion(no hinges, dzus fasteners or a few sets of hood pins hold it down).

 

[steemin]

The locking pins are not meant for hood retention;

I have heard this as well that is why I am concerned.
The builder seems to think that it will be okay.
I called the hood manufacturer and they will not comment as to whether or not a latch is required.
So how can I convince the builder (and myself) that locking hood pins alone are not adequate?
Anyone have any proof (tech articles,manufacurer info etc.) that I can show the builder?
Thanks,
Scott

 

[65ShelbyClone]

So how can I convince the builder (and myself) that locking hood pins alone are not adequate?
Anyone have any proof (tech articles,manufacurer info etc.) that I can show the builder?
Thanks,
Scott

How about a picture of a broken one? I had a set on my '65 and even though it was a stock hood with a latch, one pin completely failed and the other only partly broke. I ended up with some custom pins made out of 303 stainless.

Think of it this way: go the extra mile now and make sure whatever ends up holding the hood down cannot fail and you dont have to worry about it again. Then suppose you risk it, the hood flys up and ruins your windshield, roof, hood, hinges, paint job etc.....

 

[steemin]

How about a picture of a broken one? I had a set on my '65 and even though it was a stock hood with a latch, one pin completely failed and the other only partly broke. I ended up with some custom pins made out of 303 stainless.

Think of it this way: go the extra mile now and make sure whatever ends up holding the hood down cannot fail and you dont have to worry about it again. Then suppose you risk it, the hood flys up and ruins your windshield, roof, hood, hinges, paint job etc.....

I am with you on this...
I just wanted to make sure that it is a legitimate concern.
I am all about safety.
I have had 3 pt. belts,collapsible tilt steering column,Tank armor and 4wdb's
installed on this car. (No roll bar/cage as I will not be tracking the car and I will be having kids riding in the back seat)
Scott

 

[HistoricMustang]

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I am having a car built that is almost complete. (see sig below)
The car has a fiberglass Eleanor 2 hood and a GT350R front valance.
This hood has no provisions for a stock latch.
The car will only have 2 locking pins in the front.
They are the alomost flush style that is locked/unlocked by a round key.
Is this going to be a problem?
If so what are my options?
Thanks,
Scott

Trust me it is not going to be a problem. At least not up to 145 MPH. I use this same set up except the standard pins are used.

HistoricMustang
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