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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: 9F94M567042 on January 05, 2022, 02:54:30 AM

Title: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: 9F94M567042 on January 05, 2022, 02:54:30 AM: Hi,
This might not be the proper area to post, but does anyone know of anybody who could replace the cables on a set of 69 hood pins?
I have an original set, but the cables are frayed and cracked, and I would like to have them replaced.
Thanks
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: J_Speegle on January 05, 2022, 05:28:17 PM: Never have had this done. Possible that a service that does 67 Shelby hood pin halyards/cables would also have some knowledge for your needs. Different but similar practices/process. Sorry don't have a recommendation to post at this time
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: 7Lscjracer on January 05, 2022, 07:33:12 PM: Ford Motorsport had a good looking replacement that I bought for my car in the 80's
They might show up on ebay eventually if you save a search
I can look them up in an old catalog if you like, and take a pic showing the part number too
I have every Motorsport/Racing catalog since the 82/83 edition
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Aussiemach on January 07, 2022, 02:31:22 AM: I noticed that NPD has the correct looking lanyard, out of stock though
https://www.npdlink.com/product/lanyards-hood-pin/175773 (https://www.npdlink.com/product/lanyards-hood-pin/175773)
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: 9F94M567042 on January 07, 2022, 08:16:47 PM: I check with NPD about those cables. They are probably not going to be available anytime soon if ever.
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Mike_B_SVT on January 08, 2022, 12:18:07 AM: NPD shows that they came from Precision Exhaust. Maybe check with the guys at Precision Exhaust and see if they can make a batch.

https://www.precisionexhaust.com/
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Aussiemach on January 08, 2022, 02:05:18 AM: I purchased a set of reproduction lanyards years ago. These were IDENTICAL to the originals. I still have the package they came in and I'd suggest that there is a link between where I got them and Precision Exhaust.
I have a name and number which I'll pm to 9F94M567042
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: bpmdu on January 08, 2022, 07:07:58 PM: When I asked NPD about these a few months ago they weren?t very hopeful that they?d be getting them back in stock. FYI
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Wills70 on January 15, 2022, 04:33:31 PM: Cant get better than this $$$!
I have complete NOS setup but not ready to sell just yet
https://www.ebay.com/itm/393867520045?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818142055%26meid%3Df4664d9fee294bd8911609c4c63e379e%26pid%3D101113%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D334292004561%26itm%3D393867520045%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWeb&_trksid=p2563228.c101113.m2108
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Aussiemach on January 16, 2022, 01:58:57 AM: Unfortunately the crimp on the lanyard is far larger than the originals
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: 9F94M567042 on January 16, 2022, 03:15:26 AM: I saw that listing on eBay. If those are NOT the correct representation of the crimps, can someone post a picture of what the originals looked like???
Maybe the ones I have are original?
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Aussiemach on January 16, 2022, 03:55:00 AM: (https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/16/331-160122025120.jpeg)
My original one on the left and the repo I mentioned before on the right. On second look the repo is not “exact” but indeed very very close. The crimp on the original is slightly tighter and the mark on the back side is not as defined as the original. Still it is a very nice reproduction.
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: rnegless on January 16, 2022, 01:12:05 PM: Something seems fishy about those. Here are some NOS ones on my pile
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Wills70 on January 16, 2022, 01:56:22 PM: Mine seems to be on the smaller side also
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: J_Speegle on January 16, 2022, 05:50:14 PM: Nothing "fishy" just another representation of the differences you can fin don service replacement parts when compared to assembly line parts or those same parts boxed and sold at or around the same time the cars were being built. Once that supply ran out Ford would contract (for some parts) out to another provider sometimes and get another version, those parts run out and the process takes place again and again

NOS/service replacement parts were the "king" in the 80-maybe 2000 when we started focusing closer on differences and details even more than before
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: 9F94M567042 on January 17, 2022, 07:40:18 PM: Thanks for all the good info on this. I reckon I will keep my eye out for a more 'assembly line' part.
I'll keep watch on the eBay part anyway.
BTW, how does one go about pulling apart the ring that the cable attaches to? Is one side better to open then the other?
Being that they are spring loaded, I don't want to damage them. Or were they made with the cable attached already??
Thanks
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Aussiemach on January 17, 2022, 10:31:52 PM: Hold the pin securely without marking it and pull out on one side of the ring near where it goes in the hole. I haven't pulled these apart but done plenty like them.
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: Aussiemach on January 20, 2022, 03:55:25 AM: Quote from: Wills70 on January 16, 2022, 01:56:22 PM
Mine seems to be on the smaller side also

Here is a service part like yours but A instead of B

C9OZ-16700-A Latch S4

(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/16/331-200122024657.jpeg)
Title: Re: 69 Hood Pin Cables
Post by: 9F94M567042 on January 22, 2022, 02:43:21 AM: If anybody was wondering, the eBay listing ended with a selling price of $338.00
Way too rich for me :(