Chevelle hood pin kit.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by x33rs

Hmm, all factory hood releases I've dealt with already have a double release or latch system, or a safety catch after the initial release.
His comment gave me the impression that the state inspection didn't like the addition of hood pins. Which would flunk about every 70-72 SS chevelle, lol. Guess if it was the only means of holding the hood down then no one living there could technically license a 6 pack road runner

Anyway, sorry, I just found that interesting. Carry on.

States can be funny when it comes to their requirements for inspection passes. I too think it's strange that they would not accept hood pins. It wasn't just Chevelles either: GT350 & GT500 Shelbys, Mopars, AMXs, Mach1 Mustangs, etc. The A12s are unique as hood pins were the only way the hood was attached to the body. Same for 1966 427 Fairlanes.

NHRA requirements for Stock and Super Stock:

Per the 2019 NHRA Rulebook sections 11A and 12A pages 11 and 9 under Body:7 Hood it reads "Full stock hood including latches, hinges, springs, brackets, and braces as originally produced must be retained." With that said you may add hood pins, in addition to the original latch.

The only exclusion would be the A12 and 66 427 Fairlanes because they only came from the factory with hood pins.

I believe (???) that the NHRA demands hood pins for any car running at 140 MPH or faster trap speed