NOS hood pins?

[ksierens]

A friend stopped by and said he has had a set of hood pins that he got from a friend that worked at the factory a long time ago. How can I tell if they are correct or even NOS?  The clips face up, but I have old sales literature and even in it, it shows them both ways.  He also told me that he has no idea what they are worth and that I should make him an offer.  The lanyards are 23" long though, and I think my Challenger should have the 18" ones.

[1ownr]

here are our original ones on 71 cuda


judy

[MEK-Dangerfield]

You are correct in that Challenger's have 18" lanyards.

[ksierens]

Digging a little more, I found that Cuda's and B bodies use the 23" lanyards, and that Cuda's used flat washers and Challengers lock washers.  I am also concerned that the nuts are not stainless.  Since they see reproduction ones for $25 I think I will pass.

[67vertman]

Check out this for correct hood pin look. for a 1970 Challenger.. http://mmcdetroit.com/ICCA/References/Engine_Compartment/image_14.html