Hood hold down pins like on the race cars, Where, how, etc? |
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Hood hold down pins like on the race cars, Where, how, etc? |
Dr Evil |
Aug 20 2006, 03:17 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,034 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have no locking mechanism for my engine lid and have seen (I am pretty sure I have seen this) in the past where people have use lock down pins to hold them down.
Mostly I see the pins on racer cars and mustangs and such. They are the type with the pin that goes throught the stud that goes through the trunk/hood/or engine lid. Anyone have anidea where to get, and how to install? Any alternitive ideas? Was my description clear as mud? Back to hematology......... |
So.Cal.914 |
Aug 20 2006, 03:26 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
If there was no place to mount the pin we would add a gusset to the corner
(under hood) and mount the pin there. Used to get them at a speed shop. |
URY914 |
Aug 20 2006, 03:28 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,247 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Try a race car suppplier like Truesports, Pegasus, etc
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ http://www.essexparts.com/index.shtml http://www.racerwholesale.com/index.php |
jonwatts |
Aug 20 2006, 03:31 PM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
I like the ones they used on the GT car engine lids. They had a catch that slid over the pin to capture it. I think there were pictures from the pbase site.
Am I helping? |
Jeroen |
Aug 20 2006, 03:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
you're local race shop should have quite a choice of hood pins
if you can't find anything local, Pegasus usually has what your looking for (or some other online race shop) http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/ I'm leaning toward Dsuz sliders These slide over a small barrel, they're a lot smaller and more subtle than regular hood pins (IMG:http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/Images/M/3009.JPG) Pip pins are also nice! |
Eric_Shea |
Aug 20 2006, 03:39 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Got mine years ago at Pegasus. Might want to try Summit as well.
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TimT |
Aug 20 2006, 03:42 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
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Dr Evil |
Aug 20 2006, 03:45 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,034 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Wow, more options than I expected! Awsome! Thanks. I like the Dzus type. I am planning on putting them onto where the little rubber pads are now fo rthe engine lid. I am looking for the cleanest, easiest solution.
Thanks fellers. |
jonwatts |
Aug 20 2006, 03:47 PM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
I'm leaning toward Dsuz sliders These slide over a small barrel, they're a lot smaller and more subtle than regular hood pins (IMG:http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/Images/M/3009.JPG) Pip pins are also nice! Yeah, like those. |
Jeroen |
Aug 20 2006, 03:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
yeah, they are if only they were a little bit cheaper (insert CSOB smiley) keep in mind he's looking for something to hold his engine lid |
URY914 |
Aug 20 2006, 03:57 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,247 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
These are by Moroso on my front trunk...
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Dr Evil |
Aug 20 2006, 04:40 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,034 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Oh, thats how they go on. I was thinking of mounting the plate vertically on the piece that the rubber nubs sit atop and mounting t he clip part facong down vertically. I guess I would then have problems unlocking them, huh? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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Dr Evil |
Aug 20 2006, 04:44 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,034 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
For the sites you guys posted, what is it called that I am searching for?
I think the PIP type would be the easiest to adapt next to the original pin idea. |
Jeroen |
Aug 20 2006, 05:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
the ones pictures are called "Dzus 1500"
check the paragon site > hardware > quick release fastners |
Dr Evil |
Aug 20 2006, 06:20 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,034 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Cool, thanks. I searched Dzus which turned up the 1500 already. Very inexpensive, but not sure if it will be an easy placement. Pins, or PIPs may be the ticket. I need to search and measure.
"quick release fasteners" |
ws91420 |
Aug 20 2006, 06:39 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Local Hot rod shop or drag car buildrs should have them in stock also
Also some FLAPS carry the big pin type that you think of for muscle cars |
iamchappy |
Aug 20 2006, 06:41 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Im using the Moroso ones on my engine lid, I didnt like the pointed end so I filed mine
flat. |
Dr Evil |
Aug 20 2006, 06:41 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,034 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am in an autoparts desert out here. I wonder if there are anyspeed shops. No hurry, it doesnt even run yet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Did you get your shift rod together? |
JPB |
Aug 20 2006, 07:14 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Hey local brother. I think what you are looking for are "hood pins". They are the standard hood safety pin and clevis type. The above Pegasus site has them under this heading. Hope ya find them and hope to see ya at the ECC.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Gluck |
alpha434 |
Aug 20 2006, 08:11 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Search EBAY for "hood pins." Ricers love that crap, so there is a TON of it for cheap. I just bought four for my f/g rear trunk for 4 bucks. I've also seen KEY locking ones for cheap too on ebay.
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