You put springs around the hood pins such that the hood doesn't fully close unless pinned. If you don't notice a popped hood well ... !!
And I have been in your shoes ... with a steel hood ... and mine came ALL the way uip and back !!
That's a good idea, 💡
I lost TWO hoods by not putting the pins in (4 with no hinges
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how do you currently latch the hood?
Adding a micro switch to the latch or front of the hood could be used to turn a light on if it raises beyond a 1/2'' or less
another thought, A safety latch can be placed anywhere near the front, even on the side(s)
