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Hood Pins - Photos for reference

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Here are some reference photos for 1968 GT/CS and HCS quarter turn hood pins. If anyone has any other shots feel free to add them to this thread.

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Misc measurements for locating new holes in a repro hood.
 

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Photos of the hood pin assembly:

HCS_parts_038.jpgHCS_hood_locks_006.jpg


Photos of the factory cut hole from underneath. Note the burred edges from the hole saw.

hcs_hoodlock2.jpg hood_lock_hole_bottom2.jpg hood_lock_hole_bottom3.jpg


Photos of the retainer bracket at the grille. This is the latch that receives the pin from above.

HCS_hood_lock_latch_1.jpg HCS_hood_lock_latch_2.jpg HCS_hood_lock_latch_3.jpg
 

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Question: I have a friend that has a '70 Mach I with the twist locks and is looking for replacement springs. Does anyone know who may carry replacement springs.


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