Pin On Hood Fasteners

[Mark Ugrich]

Don’t know if this will help you, check out quiklatch.com pretty slick little deal though.

[FireSale]

Thanks, guys. I'll check both out. The Dzus fasteners seem to have the lead price wise.

[Hacksaw]

Think some fasteners are not accepted by NHRA. Wonder about two large hood pin styles, similar to the Quik- Latch style?

[FireSale]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Think some fasteners are not accepted by NHRA. Wonder about two large hood pin styles, similar to the Quik- Latch style?

I can't find restrictions on fasteners in the 2017 rule book but that dosen't mean they don't exist...

I'm thinking 8 fasteners. Three on each side and two across the front. Cost will determine the exact style. A flat hood and T Bolt blister will run me around $550.

[Mark Ugrich]

Another option would be to use 1”x1” aluminum angle. Run it through a Shrinker / stretcher so it conforms to the fender contours. Fabricate two brackets for the front, and add fasteners of your choice.

[SSDiv6]

Dale,
Do you have aluminum or cast iron cylinder heads?
SS/CS is a cast iron cylinder head class on;y; no aluminum.

[FireSale]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Dale,
Do you have aluminum or cast iron cylinder heads?
SS/CS is a cast iron cylinder head class on;y; no aluminum.

Cast. Iron. In-Line. N351 with a Ford part number. Not on any list but they are on the NHRA 1/8 mile record holder over in D3. Perno is the guy's name. I also talked to Mike Delahanty about these heads and he had no concerns. I'll find out. They are so heavy compared to my old AFR heads that I have had to use my engine hoist to get them in and out.

The flat glass hood might hood might not work. Not easy to find and quality is suspect. Lots of good 3 1/2 inch cowels so I'll probably keep light springs and hinges with extra pins and no latch.