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Cuda hood pin question #1604608 04/08/14 12:03 AM 04/08/14 12:03 AM
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Cloned_Cuda OP member C Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 132 Central Pa.	What size hole for the pin and the size for cover plate mounting screws. Is there a template available for layout? The hole for the pin use a hole saw to get a clean edge? I don't have a hood that has the holes in it that I can transfer from. Thanks!!

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: Cloned_Cuda] #1604609 04/08/14 12:17 AM 04/08/14 12:17 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,822 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,822 Kirkland, Washington	I've done it, but don't have the dimensions. As far as cutting the hole the best method is a green lee punch, but they are expensive and you or I don't own them. That said use a step bit, you know, the ones that look like a Christmas tree. That is capable of making a big hole without catching the sheet metal and making an ugly warp

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1604610 04/08/14 12:51 AM 04/08/14 12:51 AM
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6pkaar super stock 6 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 821 NW Ohio	Quote: As far as cutting the hole the best method is a green lee punch, but they are expensive There's always the Harbor Freight version of Greenlee punches.... they call them "knockout punches" and are $24.99 a set.

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1604611 04/08/14 12:51 AM 04/08/14 12:51 AM
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67vertman master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,740 Star Idaho	Here are some pictures when I did mine. http://s710.photobucket.com/user/67vertm...823196447697792 It has been awhile since I did them, but I am pretty sure i drill the pin holes 5/8" and screw holes 1/8. The step drill worked great.

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: 67vertman] #1604612 04/08/14 01:06 AM 04/08/14 01:06 AM
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ebodyseast mopar E Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 500 NoVa	10 minutes on the search here got me other good tips for other installs and a factory drawing but 5 seconds on google got this article...if that info doesn't help 100% can spend some time in the search pages http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/hrdp_1303_step_by_how_to_install_hoodpins/ Your Cuda is really looking nice 67vertman

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: ebodyseast] #1604613 04/08/14 01:56 AM 04/08/14 01:56 AM
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4406bbl top fuel 4 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,908 Nebraska	A Klien tools 1/2" knockout punch for 15.00 shipped on Ebay is a good way. Cuts about a 5/8 hole.

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: 4406bbl] #1604614 04/08/14 02:13 AM 04/08/14 02:13 AM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,019 Washington/Las Vegas 1971 Gran Coupe super stock
1971 Gran Coupe super stock Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,019 Washington/Las Vegas	A 1/2" conduit punch makes a 7/8" hole. That is too large so be sure and do homework before cutting. I am away from my car and not able to send any detailed info. Good Luck.

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: ebodyseast] #1604615 04/08/14 02:40 PM 04/08/14 02:40 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,740 Star Idaho 6 67vertman master
67vertman master 6 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,740 Star Idaho	Quote: 10 minutes on the search here got me other good tips for other installs and a factory drawing but 5 seconds on google got this article...if that info doesn't help 100% can spend some time in the search pages http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/hrdp_1303_step_by_how_to_install_hoodpins/ Thanks ebodyseast, I need to post some pictures of it now that I have resprayed it flat black and blacked oy the bumpers. Thats a good article you found on the hood pins! Your Cuda is really looking nice 67vertman

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: 1971 Gran Coupe] #1604616 04/08/14 07:19 PM 04/08/14 07:19 PM
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DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Quote: A 1/2" conduit punch makes a 7/8" hole. That is too large so be sure and do homework before cutting. I am away from my car and not able to send any detailed info. Good Luck. The 7/8" hole is just what I measured on my bare Cuda hood, so that conduit knock out would do the trick, the pin hole location is: measuring from the SIDE edges of the hood, 4 1/4" from the DRIVER"S/PASSENGER"S SIDE edge to the center of the pin hole, and 3 1/4" from the front edge of the hood to the center of the hole, the smaller bezel/screw holes can be located by centering the hood pin bezel hole over the hood hole, the screw orientation is an X pattern if your standing in front of the hood 8106286-hoodpin1.JPG (173 downloads)

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: DAYCLONA] #1604617 04/08/14 07:22 PM 04/08/14 07:22 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	And you'll need the CUDA specific hood pin bracket to mount the pin also 8106289-hoodpins.jpg (822 downloads)

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: Cloned_Cuda] #1604618 04/08/14 07:25 PM 04/08/14 07:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	You didn't say what year Cuda your doing, so I'll assume 70?...if so here's the 70 cable/pin factory print Mike 8106292-hoodpinscuda.JPG (296 downloads)

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: DAYCLONA] #1604619 04/08/14 10:05 PM 04/08/14 10:05 PM
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1971 Gran Coupe super stock Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,019 Washington/Las Vegas	Thanks for the assist to my post, as it is difficult to remember the correct size needed. Always better to research before removing too much metal. Quote: Quote: A 1/2" conduit punch makes a 7/8" hole. That is too large so be sure and do homework before cutting. I am away from my car and not able to send any detailed info. Good Luck. The 7/8" hole is just what I measured on my bare Cuda hood, so that conduit knock out would do the trick, the pin hole location is: measuring from the SIDE edges of the hood, 4 1/4" from the DRIVER"S/PASSENGER"S SIDE edge to the center of the pin hole, and 3 1/4" from the front edge of the hood to the center of the hole, the smaller bezel/screw holes can be located by centering the hood pin bezel hole over the hood hole, the screw orientation is an X pattern if your standing in front of the hood

Re: Cuda hood pin question [Re: DAYCLONA] #1604620 04/08/14 10:51 PM 04/08/14 10:51 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 132 Central Pa. C Cloned_Cuda OP member
Cloned_Cuda OP member C Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 132 Central Pa.	Thanks to everyone!! and yes it is a 70. Thank you Mike for the factory print.

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