07ShelbyGT2908 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hey guys, The good weather is finally here in MD and I am getting around to installing to new version of Hood Pins. The ones that say "Shelby". Well question, the screws that come with the new Hood Pins are they Alluminum ? I am hoping they are since the problem with the first versions were the screws. The directions or anything doesn't say they are which makes me believe they are stainless :/ Thanks Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 If you call SA they may know the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynno Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 They are not. Stainless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Buy aluminum replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Put a magnet to them. Aluminum is not magnetic. My guess is they sent you stainless screws which are not magnetic either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07ShelbyGT2908 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Ok I'll buy some replacements. I did try to get info from SA but the guy on the phone didn't happen to know the answer which was fine. I didn't expect them to know every detail. What size are screws so that I can order some? Thank you for time, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Put a magnet to them. Aluminum is not magnetic. My guess is they sent you stainless screws which are not magnetic either. Actually, stainless steel is slightly magnetic. No where near magnetic as regular steel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Ford Racing will send you the screws if you contact them - at least they were in the past. Yes ss is slightly magnetic, but nothing like steel screws. Aluminum is not magnetic at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07ShelbyGT2908 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I found 8 screws at a local hardware store down the street. I went with flathead instead of Phillips. I think it will look a lot better especially if I can get the flathead lines to line up in the same direction. Dare to be different Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I found 8 screws at a local hardware store down the street. I went with flathead instead of Phillips. I think it will look a lot better especially if I can get the flathead lines to line up in the same direction. Dare to be different Francis I remember reading about a drag racer years ago that only used slotted screws on his racecar and always lined the slots up with the direction of travel! Just a little bit of trivia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07ShelbyGT2908 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Thats pretty interesting. I was just going for the same look but maybe going pointing in the direction im going in is pretty nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I remember reading about a drag racer years ago that only used slotted screws on his racecar and always lined the slots up with the direction of travel! Just a little bit of trivia. Useless knowledge, thats Dougie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Useless knowledge, thats Dougie... don't you have a mouse to play with or something...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99-9x Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Can anyone tell me the size screw needed,may have a source but need size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07ShelbyGT2908 Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 99-9x, They are #6 1/2 inch Thanks, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99-9x Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Francis, Many THANKS, I appreciate it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby1981 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 http://www.homedepot...0sg16Z1z0yfgg#f So would these work? I have not had any issues with my hood yet. It only has 6500 miles on it, but I just want to be safe. I really like the billet hood pins from Shelby. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99-9x Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I just ordered some from Home Depot. I will let you know after l try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07ShelbyGT2908 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 They should work as long as they are aluminum. That's what you want. I paid $3.50 for aluminum as the local hardware store. Beware though if your holes are stripped you will need a #8 1/2 and will have to file the head down. Thanks, Francis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Actually, stainless steel is slightly magnetic. No where near magnetic as regular steel though.No. 3-series ss ie 316, 317, 320 etc is not magnetic 4-series ss ie 410 etc is. Basically 410ss is 13-chrome Just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) After all these years, with the SGT's that have had issues with galvanic corrosion around the hood pin screws, the class action lawsuit Ford is dealing with for galvanic corrosion on the hoods in general, if I was the parts buyer for SA I'd question why are these still shipping without aluminum screws. Edited May 15, 2015 by JeffIsHereToo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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