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hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
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hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
OK guys, post some pictures of your hood latch/ pins and front engine bays. in particular those that cut out the stock hood latch area
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
I am going to make some bolt in hood pins that bolt right in the same place as the pivot points for the headlights. I should have the new headlight conversion buckets ready by the end of the week and then I will start on the hood pins. I am trying to make them all bolt it and sturdy. I have seen some really weak looking pin setups and if I am going to remove the factory latch I want something that is tight....
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
COOL.
So you are cutting out the top plate where the stock hood latch is? This should give another 2 inches for bigger radiator!
So you are cutting out the top plate where the stock hood latch is? This should give another 2 inches for bigger radiator!
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
Yes it does. I will be posting pictures on my web site [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
I am installing the motor for Vorsche944 , I picked up his car on Friday and will be doing all the front end mods that he will let me, which will include the pins and my Famous cross member with AC condenser mount.
I am installing the motor for Vorsche944 , I picked up his car on Friday and will be doing all the front end mods that he will let me, which will include the pins and my Famous cross member with AC condenser mount.
Johnny Johnny- Posts : 164
Join date : 2009-06-09
Age : 53
Location : Oakville, Ontario Canada
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
^^those are sweet! might have to consider them as well.
Tetzuoe- Posts : 178
Join date : 2009-06-12
Age : 40
Location : Falls Church, VA
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
Check out page 3 in this thread for more info and pics of someone installing these on a fibrglass 944 hood.
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Johnny Johnny- Posts : 164
Join date : 2009-06-09
Age : 53
Location : Oakville, Ontario Canada
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
Thats pretty impressive work, I dont think Id have any intentions of hiding the latches mostly because I am lazy
Tetzuoe- Posts : 178
Join date : 2009-06-12
Age : 40
Location : Falls Church, VA
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
Ya, I was kinda thinking the same thing myself (and I believe it's "time conservationist"). I'll probably just use the locking surface mount ones.
Johnny Johnny- Posts : 164
Join date : 2009-06-09
Age : 53
Location : Oakville, Ontario Canada
Seen these?
I found these earlier...
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WMC also offers different styles, non-locking, and black anodized / black chrome versions.
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Hotchkis also makes these...
Hotchkis Hood Pins
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WMC also offers different styles, non-locking, and black anodized / black chrome versions.
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Hotchkis also makes these...
Hotchkis Hood Pins
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gt1scca- Posts : 795
Join date : 2009-06-08
Age : 55
Location : Belton, SC
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
Umm, no. But we can make a set...give me time to find a lock to build around, and the housing should be cake...even on a manual mill.Admin wrote:Will you buy me a set?
gt1scca- Posts : 795
Join date : 2009-06-08
Age : 55
Location : Belton, SC
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
we can talk about anything you want to attempt on her. She is sitting in your garage now, so any ideas I will listen too. I do like the idea of a locking hood pin, to many 5 finger idiots out there.
Theft prevention
I have a pit bull 10 ft from the ride and a Glock 40 cal even closer
It would be nice to have a latch or the original latch moved over and not seen....JAT
It would be nice to have a latch or the original latch moved over and not seen....JAT
xschop- Posts : 2711
Join date : 2009-06-09
Location : OKC
Closer than that...
EDITED: Yea, I broke a rule...
2.) There will be no religious, political, handgun or abortion discussions in any forum on this board. I said so.
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gt1scca- Posts : 795
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Age : 55
Location : Belton, SC
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im curious if anyone has any experience using this crossmember
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any risks with losing crash protection with this in place?
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any risks with losing crash protection with this in place?
v2rocket- Posts : 121
Join date : 2009-11-22
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
I make and sell that cross member. I have sold quite a few in fact. as far as crash protection, I think that it has more strength than the flimsy sheet metal that you have to remove to install it. It is made from heavy gauge steel and fully welded, unlike the factory sheet metal. The cross tube is schedule 40 pipe. much thicker than the 20 gauge sheet metal.
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
Let me second Eric on the cross member. When you set the sheet metal side by side with the Pipe unit, the strength and integrity are obvious. The cross member supports lateral pull, but the new design also allows fro greater air flow, allows more room upfront for a larger radiator, something the V8 relishes.
As far as my hood pins, we need to post a few picks of the finished product and how it helps out the radiator relocation strategy.
I have both the new cross member and the hood pins along with a relocated radiator, which allowed me to use the summit radiator. (not yet Texas summer tested, but we have high hopes)
Part Number: SUM-380645
Radiator Style: Crossflow
Overall Width (in): 23.875 in.
Overall Height (in): 16.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in): 1.750 in.
Row Quantity: Single-row
Radiator Finish: Natural
Radiator Material: Aluminum
Transmission Cooler: No
Inlet Location: Upper driver side
Inlet Size: 1 3/4 in.
Outlet Location: Lower passenger side
Outlet Size: 1 3/4 in.
Core Height (in): 16.000 in.
Core Width (in): 20.750 in.
As far as my hood pins, we need to post a few picks of the finished product and how it helps out the radiator relocation strategy.
I have both the new cross member and the hood pins along with a relocated radiator, which allowed me to use the summit radiator. (not yet Texas summer tested, but we have high hopes)
Part Number: SUM-380645
Radiator Style: Crossflow
Overall Width (in): 23.875 in.
Overall Height (in): 16.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in): 1.750 in.
Row Quantity: Single-row
Radiator Finish: Natural
Radiator Material: Aluminum
Transmission Cooler: No
Inlet Location: Upper driver side
Inlet Size: 1 3/4 in.
Outlet Location: Lower passenger side
Outlet Size: 1 3/4 in.
Core Height (in): 16.000 in.
Core Width (in): 20.750 in.
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
I will post up my hood pin setup later tonight. I used the Aerocatch Latches, which if you are interested in send me a pm and I can provide more info. I am pleased with the result. Pics to follow...
ghostcloak- Posts : 83
Join date : 2009-10-09
Location : Raleigh, NC
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
damian wrote:here's some picts of my hood pins:
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Hey, nice work!
I like the brackets you made for the pins too. Did you just bolt them to the frame?
Any pictures of your intake setup?
Porch- Posts : 851
Join date : 2009-09-02
Age : 42
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
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ghostcloak- Posts : 83
Join date : 2009-10-09
Location : Raleigh, NC
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
ghostcloak wrote:Haha, I totally didn't catch those pictures. I just welded two plates to the frame rails. I'll have to upload those pictures later, as I don't believe they are avail. online.
Here's a sneak peak though
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Works great btw.
ghostcloak- Posts : 83
Join date : 2009-10-09
Location : Raleigh, NC
Re: hood latch and rad frame/ support mods
Sorry it took me a while. Better late than never right?
Driver's Side:
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Passenger's Side:
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Driver's Side:
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Passenger's Side:
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Join date : 2009-10-09
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