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jess66chevy

11-03-2009 12:27 AM

Locking HOOD latch?

Does anybody have any ideas of locking our hood? I dont want people stealing my engine parts!! I've heard of people using a bicycle brake lever to make a release cable but havent seen pics of a locking mechanism. Anybody have any ideas?

markeb01

11-03-2009 12:59 AM

Re: Locking HOOD latch?

Here's how I lock mine. Pretty simple and cheap. Just pop the hood and there's enough slack to lock or unlock. The bracket has a 90 degree bend that attaches under the nearest striker bolt, which is a 2" allen button head with a nyloc nut. If someone wanted to unbolt it they'd be there for a while.

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lakeroadster

11-03-2009 07:55 AM

Re: Locking HOOD latch?

Slick... subscribed!

63deluxfleet

11-03-2009 02:23 PM

Re: Locking HOOD latch?

wow i like that idea im going to have to get that installed...its easy to steal things with our hood design

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