to install them on a hood that didn't have them do I just drill holes and pop the letters in

 

sure, provided their placement is carefully measured.

 

You need to drill holes to fit the inserts, rubber or metal, then the letters go on

 

Ah yes, the "barrel" clips.

 

Where ya located? I have a couple nice hoods with the letters, but I'd like to get one without.

 

im in ny twinzilla

 

what size barrel clip is needed

 

I'm in NY also, sent you a pm

 

I have asked this before (at least where to get them) and been told that you can get them from JBG, they are just not shown in their catalog.

They are a standard one size plastic piece ( I have never seen the metal ones) that slips on the back of the emblem mount shaft or in the hole.

 

Summit also carries the ones supplied by Scott Drake for thirty-one cents each.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sd...Fafm7AoddwIAGQ
Here's a picture of the metal ones Rich,

 

JBG does carry them, they have a set to do the hood letters for $3.00
Ford Letters Emblem Barrel Clips

 

Thanks Mike, saved to favorites.

FYI DO NOT go to the web site at the bottom of the pic I posted, there are some awesome looking 79's Ford trucks (minus the rim choice IMO) and 79 Bronco's that place is restoring.

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