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Old 06-21-2009, 12:21 PM   #28
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Re: locking hood?

First I sat there looking at the hood latch for about an hour trying to figure out the best way to go about doing
this.
I thought of many different ways to go about it, but eventually the simplest design seamed the best route.
So here is my tech article.


Before pics.




This is the same gage thickness at the metal used on the hood latch itself.



then added a 90*.



It was then cut down a bit on each end to fit correct.



Where it will be mounted.




To make this lock effective the handle has to be welded to the levers or a screw driver or pry bar can open the hood (excuse my shatty welds)




to be cont...
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