rodbrady 18 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 I'm installing hood pins and have a question about cutting the holes in my hood. I drilled a hole large enough for the pin to go through, but now I need to cut a larger hole for the receiver to fit in. I was going to use a hole saw, until I realized that I had no center guide so the hole saw just wants to crawl around. I guess I could dremel it, but it might not be the prettiest of holes (although it would be covered by the receiver flange). Any other suggestions? 2 laurakk11 and ernaqe3 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 I'd suggest a mag drill, but... I think a Dremel would work. I'd probably drill a bunch of 1/8" or so holes around the interior of the circle and than sand them smooth with a drum sander. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Get a piece or wood or dowl. Even a plastic bushing.... OD should match ID of the hole and then just put it around the center drill of the hole saw It will act as a bushing guide Bob 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 You could get a small 2x4 and place it on the back side of the hood, then screw it to the hood from the top, screws being inside the finished hole cut out of course. The 2x4 will serve as your pilot hole. You just have to be careful when getting close to being all the through, 2x4 will spin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Yeah ,maybe a 2x4 between the radiator support and the bottom of the hood and have someone hold the hood down tight so the wood doesn't move .Take your time and cut slow to make sure . And we got to see i full pic of that hood ,that Mach 1 scoop does go well with those scoops . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Another thing you may try is a universal bit ,it is a stair step bit with many sizes built into one bit . Again take your time and cut slow .I will see if i can find a pic. I think you can get them at Home Depot ,and also Harbor freight and that would probably be a lot cheaper . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 It is called a step drill bit ,i use them all the time and they work great and you dont even need a perfectly round hole to start with ,it will be when you are done . 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 4, 2016 Yep! Good call Ridge. Fading memory here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodbrady 18 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 You guys are like a bunch of MacGyvers! I ended up attaching a short piece of 1x4 with a couple of screws and that worked. Got the hood locks installed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 Pics man ...we need pics .HAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 Yep lets see them. Are you the only other fella besides me who has a Ridge hood actually on his car now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 I cant be the only one rolling a Ridge Hood STILL 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 There is a few but no pics other than the blue coupe on the coast . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 People are forever asking me what all the holes are for in the hood LOL. Most people have no clue as to the fact that a regular 500 hood wont fit our cars without the fenders etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 Maybe Ill be the only one at Cruising the Coast again this year with this hood hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 People are forever asking me what all the holes are for in the hood LOL. Most people have no clue as to the fact that a regular 500 hood wont fit our cars without the fenders etc... Just tell them it is to let the squirrels out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted July 19, 2016 Or you could say "It's to keep the beast under the hood happy" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
