HOOD PIN Install | 1966 Mustang Coupe

HOOD PINS: Scott Drake: C5ZZ-16892-SSK

These hood pins will upgrade the safety of your classic or any car really. Like I said I had a hood open on me while going about 50mph in my 66 coupe. Ruined the hood, luckily did not crack my windshield. This mod can prevent a possibly fatal mishap, not being dramatic here. The hole for the pins was about 7/8.


Some people have also asked if I have a wishlist, so here you go!


Angel Robles
P.O. Box 27794
Tucson AZ 85726

Angel Robles
1501 S Cherybell Strav
#27794
Tucson, AZ 85726

[thekatmann]

Clean install! Loved the story about the old aircraft tech. It typically takes a few years for people to recognize that those 'old buggers' are invaluable... and their intent was genuine and needed. Helps define our course in life. Sadly, those 'teachers' are becoming a rare breed..

[Larschans]

Great guide! I have already bought hood pins but haven't dared to start drilling yet but thanks to this guide I think I dare. 😁

[expandingknowledge]

WOW, what a sweet mod, that is both pleasing to the eye, and highly functional from a safety standpoint! Thinking of doing this to my 1990 Dodge D150 pickup. I understand the apprehension of drilling into your hood, scary moments there. You made this look so easy with the step by step. I commend your efforts my friend, WELL DONE!!! 🏁🏁👍👍

[jamiegroves]

Low and slow 🤪
Nice work Angel
😎🍺👍🇦🇺

[oyster_]

Looks great! I remember doing this to my Impala!

[davidlegault]

Hello RP, great install. It looks perfect and I love the paint pen trick. Regards, Dave

[fishflash]

Nice clean install. Great instruction too.

[bobmiller]

I know! It feels soooo wrong! Great job!👍

[kirktruman]

Awesome job. I am og I think good things are cool 😎

[adamgilesconcoursdelegance]

Catching up on the stable while recovering from man flu! 😅

[toobusy]

EXCELLENT 🙌🙌 I was nervous for ye too, man😊 It did feel sooo wrong yet turned out sooo right❤

[ZackaryMac]

Nice work, sir!
I am typically an import fan, always have been (you-know-who fits the bill there), but this is a nice car! I like what you're doing with it, and your work.

[madbull]

You should make some shirts with pics of the mustangs on it, along with that 'R'. What are they, 1965 mustangs? That I would buy in a flash!

[garyworokevich]

I've always liked a couple of hood pins for security on my friends builds.
I used a set on a Chevy Chevette that took a right front corner hit.
Shock tower pushed in a bit.
A a 4 foot dia tree trunk fixed the shock tower a little bit.
The hood latch was toast.
Pins on the hood got some jaw drops and stares.
It worked.
Car tracked not so good.
Lots of used tire and rim replacements. I kept her costs low.
The owner was still had a daily city car.

[madmexk]

I like the look, but I didn't like the cable pins on my 442 that were installed on an aftermarket hood, with the double hood scoops, for my Olds 442. There was no care for the positioning of the hood which rattled against the pins and hood frame surrounding.The rattling was fixed five minutes after I bought the car, in his driveway, by adjusting the hood release latch. The previous owner put the hood pins on in an attempt to secure the hood due to a stolen battery and the rattling of the improper hood installation, and had welded the pin cables to a small lock, that replaced the pin so you would have to have a key (2) to open the hood. The cables were also welded on the other end to a spot beside the radiator frame, so the cables were not removable with just some tools. The cable also scratched the paint where the cable rested against the surface and was blown about by the wind(I guess). The hood pin assembly was a cheaply made product which also did not come with a gasket to protect the hood underneath the metal plate that attached to topside of the hood. I would have never chosen it, or installed it so poorly. There was no concern for rusting of the holes that were drilled through any surface and no care for the painted surfaces either. The car was no showroom queen by any means, but it made the car look worse in my opinion. I cut the cables off and replaced the hood with the stock hood, with the faux flat scoops, which luckily had been given to me when I gought the car. The previous owner admonished me for taking off the crap hood job and hood pins. Meh. It was now my car, my choice. I eventually sold it, now wish I hadn't, but hey, we all do that. Seller's regret. Can't keep 'em all.

[adamgilesconcoursdelegance]

Ohh I forgot to say.. nerd time.. 65 Shelby had no pin cables and 66 model was first to come out with them!! Probably to stop kids stealing them.. I always have to put mine in my pocket at shows !!

[darrencatenacci]

Awesome job looks great! When will you start on number 3? Always helps keeping the hood down when you drive.

[TomsBackyardWorkshop]

I dont know why anyone would chose that type of hood pin with or without the tether. Especially with the tether which can scratch your paint. Locking hood pins give you a little extra security and they are a cleaner look.

[julianskns]

Where did you get the pins from? Clean install looks great

[asarand]

I've always thought Hood pins are good idea. What do you think of the locking variety? I know some people think of them as a pain to have to unlock the hood to get under it, but if you have an expensive engine in that bay you may not be so keen on the idea of just anybody being able to get under that hood.