for 71 chevelle I want a factory type hood pin, as I look on ebay I see Item # 220516693771 these look like generic pin's I would rather run none then cheep junk . from what I remember the factory ones where raised or 1/4 inch thick chrome piece the pin goes through. ??

Am I corect ? are there good re pop's out there

just for info I am cloning a heavy chevy w/non fun - raised hood
Help Joel

Call Ground-Up (top right corner of this page) and order the complete kit, with the pins, cables etc.

just thinking when a chevelle came with hood pins did it use all the usual laches and catches?
Joel

just thinking when a chevelle came with hood pins did it use all the usual laches and catches?
Joel

Yes Joel, the factory hood pins were just for cosmetic appearance. The hood latch/safety catct is still what holds the hood down.

Mike

How can you tell the difference between the original pins and repops?

Most vendors have a pretty close to original stainless steel set for around $25.00.:yes:

What I have found is the cable clamp is way off!!! It is a flat brown plastic clip. You will need to replace with a more correct white plastic cable clamp. Also, I have found that the pin mounting hardware should be replaced with "phospated flange nuts", instead of the supplied thin nut and washer combination. Scuff plate and cable clamp mounting hardware will need to be replaced with more correct screws as well. :thumbsup:

The scuff plate and gasket, pin, cables, and pin clips are pretty close to original though.:D

Are there any differences on the pin itself that you are aware of?