Pics and "How to" of my 2010 GT Hood pin install.
06-24-2009, 10:13 PM
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Pics and "How to" of my 2010 GT Hood pin install.
Ok, I ordered a set of 2009 pins off ebay and was worried that the kit may not fit. Well, it fit just fine! First I had to remove the grill and the plastic piece that covers the radiator. I installed the 2 metal pieces under the radiator bracket that the pins bolt to. I Used a 3/8 socket in 9mm that fit perfectly in the hole that the pins screw to. I than used a vice grip to hold it in place. This allowed me to use a 90deg drill and a small drill bit and drill a pilot hole straight un through all 3 layers of the hood. Once the pilot hole was in, I used a 3/4 inch hole saw bit to make the whole. This worked out perfect and the pins sit dead center in the hole. The rest is easy. Hope this helps some one... They look great!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
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06-25-2009, 01:18 AM
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Hood pins are used for 2 reasons. The first one being looks. Some people like the way they change the appearance of the front of a stang. They are really simple but sometimes can make a big difference in appearance. In my opinion many mustangs look a lot better with them. The second reason is they are used as a safety precaution because they hold down the front of the hood so it doesn't fly up and blind you while driving really fast. Ultimately it really depends on the likes of the person.
06-25-2009, 01:21 AM
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Ok, I ordered a set of 2009 pins off ebay and was worried that the kit may not fit. Well, it fit just fine! First I had to remove the grill and the plastic piece that covers the radiator. I installed the 2 metal pieces under the radiator bracket that the pins bolt to. I Used a 3/8 socket in 9mm that fit perfectly in the hole that the pins screw to. I than used a vice grip to hold it in place. This allowed me to use a 90deg drill and a small drill bit and drill a pilot hole straight un through all 3 layers of the hood. Once the pilot hole was in, I used a 3/4 inch hole saw bit to make the whole. This worked out perfect and the pins sit dead center in the hole. The rest is easy. Hope this helps some one... They look great!
06-25-2009, 08:07 AM
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Well, I really like the look! I could have put fake stick-on pins on, but thats just FAKE. I think it ads to the "Clean Look". When I saw it on the lot, I thought "Silver Stripes and Hood Pins!" Im very happy with it. Not for every one I know.....
06-25-2009, 08:11 AM
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WOW!! That SUCKS!!! I thought I only put the pins in for looks, but now im thinking function too! Had a friend in H.S. who had the hood on his Monty SS blow up and nearly killed him as he couldnt see the telephone pole he hit.
06-25-2009, 03:04 PM
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06-25-2009, 04:34 PM
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honestly though I think no car has more of a loyal following and parts availability in the aftermarket as well as factory backed parts than Ford's Mustang
edit to the op your car is hot man the hood pins imo perfectly compliment the stripes very nicely done
did you get those darn dings fixed man?