Crucible Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Here is a pic of the hood pins being offered by Shelby. Mine were shipped last Friday and they sure look a lot better than what's on the hood right now. BTW, the price is jumping 10 bucks to $104. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 I saw them (initial prototypes) down in Tulsa this Summer... And have already put them on my Christmas List for this year... 07SGT0547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream Come True Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 These sure do look nice. I'm assuming the screw holes line up so you just need to unscrew the original ones and screw in the new ones into the same holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 These sure do look nice. I'm assuming the screw holes line up so you just need to unscrew the original ones and screw in the new ones into the same holes? It's too bad you can't just buy the billet plate since that's probably all we need along with an adjustment of the pin height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Oh Great---thanks, now there's something else on my list! Looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo5 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Here is a pic of the hood pins being offered by Shelby. Mine were shipped last Friday and they sure look a lot better than what's on the hood right now. BTW, the price is jumping 10 bucks to $104. Mine did not come with Shelby embosed on them and the holes did not match up. It took me a while and some new holes to make them work. They do make the car look better but be careful...07SGT0544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Did the set come with a new cable and pin too or was it just the piece that screws to the hood? If new pin too, does it seem a better quality than the stock one? One of my pins keeps popping out. I've tried tightening/squeezing it to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBY0264 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Did the set come with a new cable and pin too or was it just the piece that screws to the hood? If new pin too, does it seem a better quality than the stock one? One of my pins keeps popping out. I've tried tightening/squeezing it to no avail. hey adam email me got something for you!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo5 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Did the set come with a new cable and pin too or was it just the piece that screws to the hood? If new pin too, does it seem a better quality than the stock one? One of my pins keeps popping out. I've tried tightening/squeezing it to no avail. comes with everything new...is a great upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 hey adam email me got something for you!!!!!!!! Thank you 264, ordered them right after we spoke. Sight unseen! Sent you another PM. Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Where did you find the ones with "SHELBY" engraved on them? Did they line up with the other holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhugger Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Can someone advise if the hood pins replaced through the dealer are as the originals or something different. Thanx Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Mine did not come with Shelby embosed on them and the holes did not match up. It took me a while and some new holes to make them work. They do make the car look better but be careful...07SGT0544 echo5 When you installed your new hood pins, you had to drill new holes right? Did the new pins cover up the area cleanly where the older pins where installed? How far off where the holes in the hood in relations to the new pins? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Mine did not come with Shelby embosed on them and the holes did not match up. It took me a while and some new holes to make them work. They do make the car look better but be careful...07SGT0544 The holes not matching up is a deal killer for me. Between this and the "new hood scoop" my hood is going to look like Swiss Cheese. How difficult would it have been to make the holes line up? This is why, like Roush, SAI needs to design it's own stuff rather than buying from some OEM and slapping their name on it. BTW: Speaking of...I just noticed some signs of rust on my posts at the bottom around the post where the nut is. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT3369 Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 The holes not matching up is a deal killer for me. Between this and the "new hood scoop" my hood is going to look like Swiss Cheese. How difficult would it have been to make the holes line up? This is why, like Roush, SAI needs to design it's own stuff rather than buying from some OEM and slapping their name on it. BTW: Speaking of...I just noticed some signs of rust on my posts at the bottom around the post where the nut is. Anyone else? A question for Capt Rusty perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 The holes not matching up is a deal killer for me. Between this and the "new hood scoop" my hood is going to look like Swiss Cheese. How difficult would it have been to make the holes line up? This is why, like Roush, SAI needs to design it's own stuff rather than buying from some OEM and slapping their name on it. BTW: Speaking of...I just noticed some signs of rust on my posts at the bottom around the post where the nut is. Anyone else? Yes, that is why I am considering putting different posts and hardware on. My driver's side post has a touch of rust on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Yes, that is why I am considering putting different posts and hardware on. My driver's side post has a touch of rust on it. +1 around the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 +1 around the threads. Yes around the threads and the nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriMac Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 The hood pin kit that I got did not have the "Shelby" engraved in them, but do appear to be the same style. The screw holes for the plates in the hood lined up just fine, I did not have to drill any new holes in the hood. HOWEVER, I did have to take the plastic radiator cover off to change the pins (my old ones were also showing minor rust around the nuts) and adjust the alignment of the brackets that the pins mount on. Was kind of tedious, but did not have to make any new holes on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 The hood pin kit that I got did not have the "Shelby" engraved in them, but do appear to be the same style. The screw holes for the plates in the hood lined up just fine, I did not have to drill any new holes in the hood. HOWEVER, I did have to take the plastic radiator cover off to change the pins (my old ones were also showing minor rust around the nuts) and adjust the alignment of the brackets that the pins mount on. Was kind of tedious, but did not have to make any new holes on the car. They appear to be selling both styles now, but the only difference seems to be the Shelby moniker. I really like the look of these, it would be nice if they just bolt up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 The hood pin kit that I got did not have the "Shelby" engraved in them, but do appear to be the same style. The screw holes for the plates in the hood lined up just fine, I did not have to drill any new holes in the hood. HOWEVER, I did have to take the plastic radiator cover off to change the pins (my old ones were also showing minor rust around the nuts) and adjust the alignment of the brackets that the pins mount on. Was kind of tedious, but did not have to make any new holes on the car. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT#507 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 They appear to be selling both styles now, but the only difference seems to be the Shelby moniker. I really like the look of these, it would be nice if they just bolt up. Yep. If they just bolt up, I'll be getting them, whether they say "Shelby" or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEGASTY Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 The hood pin kit that I got did not have the "Shelby" engraved in them, but do appear to be the same style. The screw holes for the plates in the hood lined up just fine, I did not have to drill any new holes in the hood. HOWEVER, I did have to take the plastic radiator cover off to change the pins (my old ones were also showing minor rust around the nuts) and adjust the alignment of the brackets that the pins mount on. Was kind of tedious, but did not have to make any new holes on the car. i gotta say that is one funny photo :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Yep. If they just bolt up, I'll be getting them, whether they say "Shelby" or not. Just an update for all. I ended up getting this set of pins for my car too with the help of someone here on this post (thank you again). I too had a little trouble momentarily but ended up using the original brackets and bent them more toward the front until they fit. Anyway, I spoke with SPP about another item and asked more details about these pins. They said the first batch that we got were a small production. They ordered more with the Shelby lettering and are coming (or are already in) soon. Mine matched up to the original holes for the original pin set. I assume most others should line up too. I feel bad for those that don't line up. I hope everyone orders these. They look awesome and work a lot better than the originals. Plus, they are aluminum rather than stainless so they definitely won't rust and they match the rest of the options. FYI, I assume the originals are 304 series stainless (which can rust) where 400 series stainless doesn't rust. I had some sight surface rust on mine. It wasn't a big deal as I simply polished it off but these new ones look a million times better. This isn't a complaint, I am actually trying to help and suggest that all get these new ones as they look awesome and work better. My original set the clip around the small pin kept coming undone. This new set has no issues. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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