New Product: Cast Aluminum Hood Latches from Hood-Latches.com

[MuscleRodz]

Hi Guys,

First thing is I would like to thank Larry for his help on this little venture of mine, Thanks Larry!

By now a few of you should have recieved your parts, most will get them by tomorrow according to tracking, when you get a chance let me know what you think good or bad.

Thanks

I sent you an email, did you ever get it?

[rsk68]

Mike,
I replied to your email, I think it was through [email protected]

Allen,
it will be available anodized mid next week.

[MuscleRodz]

Mike,
I replied to your email, I think it was through [email protected]

Allen,
it will be available anodized mid next week.

can you resend it, I don't think I got it

[rsk68]

So does anyone have any pictures of there new Hood Latch installed, I'm looking for some pictures for a possible advertising add.

Thanks

[notchbackgta]

I am planning on fitting my CF hood tomorrow on my second gen and I will be installing my hood latch on that. I also plan on taking a lot of pictures. I forgot to order the hard anodize latch after we emailed. Can I still get that if I order?
Thanks
James

[rsk68]

James I have one hard anodized latch sitting on the shelf with your name on it.

[rsk68]

james,

I almost opted to drop it off in person as I'm on my way to Philly today just to much to do so its in the mail, thanks James.

[AJSZR2326]

you should know they dont always fit. no matter how much i drilled it out it wont fit ! i really wished it did fit they look so nice.

[rsk68]

AJSZR2326,

What exactly are you drilling out, is it the casting? I know there is not as much adjustability as the stock steel stamping due to the most common adjustment was hiting the pin with a hammer, did you try moving the lower latch a bit where it mounts to the core support? is it pushing the hood to the drivers side or passenger?

[AJSZR2326]

im not a mechanic !and if its not simple to put in ill have issues. i have tried drilling the holes to elongate them but not having the proper tools doesnt help. i dont have a drill press and the material is pretty hard. i dont see how i can move the bottom part that is attatched to the core support .my car is 40yrs old and nothing really lines up perfect. i thought i had it lined up perfect then when i closed the hood it wouldnt open. i ended up taking a screwdriver and prying it back up after damaging the paint. fixing my paint is going to cost me a lot more than the latch. i finally got fed up and put the stock one back on.

[notchbackgta]

I put mine on an aftermarket fiberglass hood and it fit/lined up perfectly. I didn't even really mess with the side gaps or height of the hood. Sounds like your car has some issues...

[rsk68]

AJSZR2326,

Give me a call when you get a chance I may be able to help you. I will PM you my number.

[rsk68]

James,

Glad it worked out for you, you have any pictures?

[notchbackgta]

Not yet, my camera battery died finally after 6 years. I will have my friends camera at Carlisle this weekend and should have internet access to be able to post some then

[smhigh]

Here is the latch on my 68 Camaro

I powder coated the spring

Have a stainless spring coming

[rsk68]

Very nice Paul I'm glad you like it, where are you getting your spring from? I may want to carry it as an option.

[notchbackgta]

[rsk68]

Very nice James.

[Serpa69]

Steel hood shot. Like the part

[notchbackgta]

Once I get the black anodize one installed I will post another picture