I have a pin on hood with cowl scoop but I am looking to make it a hinged type BUT with a slide on hinge and it will still have 4 pins(sorta fancy ones) in the link.. I dont have springs so I use a prop rod.. so if I want I can slide it off the hinges and set it off to the side or use the stanchions like Doc said http://www.deftracing.com/aerocatch_hood_pins/aerocatch_plus_flush_hood_latches.htm