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Quick question about hood pins.

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TomCat

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I'll be installing some tomorrow on my hood, I was just wondering if it's easy to drill fiberglass. I mean... is there any chance it will just crack and ruin my hood? Thanks.
 

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http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Articles/Body/Drilling_Fiberglass/
 

TomCat

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Thanks man, that's just what I needed.
 

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http://www.modularpowerhouse.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2779&page=1&pp=15&highlight=hood+install
 

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Tape the hood and then drill that will help with paint peeling or cracking and whatnot....measure twice drill/cut once
 

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i am totally against hood pins!!!!!

they are ugly
 

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