Locking the hood - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jerry Jones · 04-19-2006, 10:05 AM

I am looking to lock down the hood in my '71 in some way. I have a chain with a lock on it in my '68. But I am looking for something a little cleaner for this one. Thoughts? Ideas? Pictures? Thanx in advance

JJ

sleepyboy · 04-19-2006, 10:13 AM

Any body using hood pins? I have a new cowl hood and am thinking about them, but alot of them just seem cheaply made. I'd hate to cut up a $500 hood and regret it.

shifty · 04-19-2006, 10:15 AM

someone has a thread somewhere in the FAQ showing how to setup a hood lock using new model parts. first place to look would be there.

krue's thread index for the FAQ is here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

the link to the hood lock thread is found by searching for the word "lock" in that thread index.

i found the not-as-good-as-Putter's one for you here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=61406

Putter invented a better one, IMO, and he also has a thread around here somewhere...(LOOK THREE POSTS DOWN FROM THIS ONE FOR LINK)

Putter · 04-19-2006, 10:18 AM

I had an entire thread on the "IN CAB" hood release, but can't find it anywhere.
Most of mine use a 88-94ish truck hood release so it is mounted under the dash. My personal truck uses one from a late 80's Chevy truck so it is wall mounted. (I'll look for pics)
Here is my old setup used the 88-up release...this is the old cab, also. Look under the fuel gauge and see the black release handle (I removed the white wording)

hd78glide · 05-12-2006, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

I had an entire thread on the "IN CAB" hood release, but can't find it anywhere.
Most of mine use a 88-94ish truck hood release so it is mounted under the dash. My personal truck uses one from a late 80's Chevy truck so it is wall mounted. (I'll look for pics)
Here is my old setup used the 88-up release...this is the old cab, also. Look under the fuel gauge and see the black release handle (I removed the white wording)

Nice instrument panel man! I like that...

sorry about the brief hyjack...

shifty · 04-19-2006, 10:19 AM

i'm looking for it too, putter, i edited my post to include that info (thought i was going nuts when i couldn't find it!) and now i'm digging through the forum looking for it.

let's see who finds it first!!

shifty · 04-19-2006, 10:23 AM

I WIN!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136797

Putter · 04-19-2006, 10:30 AM

Mr Fast-fingers!!! I will be saving this link again so it doesn't get lost!

And Jerry Jones, I will do this mod for you if you don't want to fool with it. PM me for any additional details.

ERIC

1-PU70 · 04-19-2006, 10:36 AM

Here is what I use.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...?Ntt=hood+lock

Jerry Jones · 04-19-2006, 11:09 AM

Putter PM sent

1-PU70, does that work well? Where does the keyed lock mount?

mocwon · 04-19-2006, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-PU70

Here is what I use.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...?Ntt=hood+lock

I used the same one but got it off Ebay for a lot less. Mounted it differently than the instruction say too. It works great.

**53burb** · 04-26-2006, 01:54 AM

Do any of you guys who have done the hood lock from JCW or ebay have any pics or pointers?? I bought one a while back and haven't put it on yet.

Longhorn Man · 04-26-2006, 05:10 AM

As far as hood pins, normal ones you get at Auto Zone won't work, they aren't long enough.

4x4Poet · 05-01-2006, 09:15 AM

Good thread!

**53burb** · 05-03-2006, 12:39 AM

ttt

72armyswbtruck · 05-03-2006, 08:44 PM

Sweet, I like that thread...

Jerry Jones · 05-04-2006, 01:33 AM

I had Putter mod mine, it is in shipment on its way back to me now. I will let y'all know how it works out.

Putter · 05-04-2006, 08:12 AM

Yepper. Jerry it went out FedEx on schedule. I will PM you the tracking number.

Orange · 05-04-2006, 11:16 AM

I installed a Directed Electronics Rattler kit on mine...which is a keyless entry and alarm.
It has an input for a switch for the hood.

So I have keyless entry now, and a switch on the hood, as soon as it is popped (the handle is released), it will deafen you with a blaringly loud siren.

It isn't locked, but it is secured. The truck cannot be started, as there is a starter interrupt pulse in the alarm kit that cannot be deactived unless you turn the ignition over with the key. Maybe they could steal it, but it would be loud, and they'd have to be in a secluded area.

Jerry Jones · 05-04-2006, 05:31 PM

Sounds like a good idea too, maybe a good combination with the release cable. (Sirens dont always deter the quick open, steal, and run guys). I do like the idea of keyless entry though.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-04-2006, 06:03 PM

Putter needs to send me a few royalty's, since he drooled all over
mine back during his planning and designing of this new concept

Jerry Jones · 05-12-2006, 11:08 AM

Got my latch back. Thing looks good and seems like it wuould work quite well... if maybe I didn't have a tranny cooler in in the way of the new bracket. I modified it by moving the bracket towards the radiator (behind the tranny cooler), then it fit. Only problem now is that I cant open my f#$@'n hood because the new release lever is hitting the back of the tranny cooler and wont alow enogh travel to open the hood. Now I need to get through the grill and get the cooler loosened enough to allow the blasted lever enough travel. DARN IT! It sucks to be me.

Done venting now

Let this be known... this is entirely my fault, putter put out a pretty cool mod. It was my oversight not thinking about the tranny cooler. Now that I have seen it, maybe I will try it on my '68.

subtle71 · 05-12-2006, 11:20 AM

Guys,
I have modified my "Putter hood latchassembly". For safety reasons, I have the in-cab hood release disabled. I have mine remotely operated off my security system and an actuator/pop solenoid. Safety first!

Putter · 05-12-2006, 03:44 PM

Thanks. I made one of those for Rob over in Fla., too, except his is cooler. I put fiber-optic high beam cruise, and check engine indicators in his.

04-19-2006, 10:05 AM	#1
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Locking the hood I am looking to lock down the hood in my '71 in some way. I have a chain with a lock on it in my '68. But I am looking for something a little cleaner for this one. Thoughts? Ideas? Pictures? Thanx in advance JJ __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

04-19-2006, 10:13 AM	#2
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Locking the hood Any body using hood pins? I have a new cowl hood and am thinking about them, but alot of them just seem cheaply made. I'd hate to cut up a $500 hood and regret it.

04-19-2006, 10:15 AM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Locking the hood someone has a thread somewhere in the FAQ showing how to setup a hood lock using new model parts. first place to look would be there. krue's thread index for the FAQ is here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 the link to the hood lock thread is found by searching for the word "lock" in that thread index. i found the not-as-good-as-Putter's one for you here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=61406 Putter invented a better one, IMO, and he also has a thread around here somewhere...(LOOK THREE POSTS DOWN FROM THIS ONE FOR LINK) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 04-19-2006 at 10:26 AM.

04-19-2006, 10:18 AM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Locking the hood I had an entire thread on the "IN CAB" hood release, but can't find it anywhere. Most of mine use a 88-94ish truck hood release so it is mounted under the dash. My personal truck uses one from a late 80's Chevy truck so it is wall mounted. (I'll look for pics) Here is my old setup used the 88-up release...this is the old cab, also. Look under the fuel gauge and see the black release handle (I removed the white wording) Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 04-19-2006 at 10:26 AM.

04-19-2006, 10:19 AM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Locking the hood i'm looking for it too, putter, i edited my post to include that info (thought i was going nuts when i couldn't find it!) and now i'm digging through the forum looking for it. let's see who finds it first!! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-19-2006, 10:23 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Locking the hood I WIN! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136797 __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-19-2006, 10:30 AM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Locking the hood Mr Fast-fingers!!! I will be saving this link again so it doesn't get lost! And Jerry Jones, I will do this mod for you if you don't want to fool with it. PM me for any additional details. ERIC __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-19-2006, 10:36 AM	#9
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: Locking the hood Here is what I use. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...?Ntt=hood+lock __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

04-19-2006, 11:09 AM	#10
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Locking the hood Putter PM sent 1-PU70, does that work well? Where does the keyed lock mount? __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother! Last edited by Jerry Jones; 04-19-2006 at 11:12 AM.

04-26-2006, 01:54 AM	#12
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,007	Re: Locking the hood Do any of you guys who have done the hood lock from JCW or ebay have any pics or pointers?? I bought one a while back and haven't put it on yet.

04-26-2006, 05:10 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Locking the hood As far as hood pins, normal ones you get at Auto Zone won't work, they aren't long enough.

05-01-2006, 09:15 AM	#14
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Re: Locking the hood Good thread! __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

05-03-2006, 12:39 AM	#15
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,007	Re: Locking the hood ttt

05-03-2006, 08:44 PM	#16
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Locking the hood Sweet, I like that thread... __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-04-2006, 01:33 AM	#17
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Locking the hood I had Putter mod mine, it is in shipment on its way back to me now. I will let y'all know how it works out. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!



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05-04-2006, 08:12 AM	#18
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Locking the hood Yepper. Jerry it went out FedEx on schedule. I will PM you the tracking number. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-04-2006, 11:16 AM	#19
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Locking the hood I installed a Directed Electronics Rattler kit on mine...which is a keyless entry and alarm. It has an input for a switch for the hood. So I have keyless entry now, and a switch on the hood, as soon as it is popped (the handle is released), it will deafen you with a blaringly loud siren. It isn't locked, but it is secured. The truck cannot be started, as there is a starter interrupt pulse in the alarm kit that cannot be deactived unless you turn the ignition over with the key. Maybe they could steal it, but it would be loud, and they'd have to be in a secluded area. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

05-04-2006, 05:31 PM	#20
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Locking the hood Sounds like a good idea too, maybe a good combination with the release cable. (Sirens dont always deter the quick open, steal, and run guys). I do like the idea of keyless entry though. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

05-04-2006, 06:03 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Locking the hood Putter needs to send me a few royalty's, since he drooled all over mine back during his planning and designing of this new concept __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-12-2006, 11:08 AM	#22
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Locking the hood Got my latch back. Thing looks good and seems like it wuould work quite well... if maybe I didn't have a tranny cooler in in the way of the new bracket. I modified it by moving the bracket towards the radiator (behind the tranny cooler), then it fit. Only problem now is that I cant open my f#$@'n hood because the new release lever is hitting the back of the tranny cooler and wont alow enogh travel to open the hood. Now I need to get through the grill and get the cooler loosened enough to allow the blasted lever enough travel. DARN IT! It sucks to be me. Done venting now Let this be known... this is entirely my fault, putter put out a pretty cool mod. It was my oversight not thinking about the tranny cooler. Now that I have seen it, maybe I will try it on my '68. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

05-12-2006, 11:20 AM	#23
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Locking the hood Guys, I have modified my "Putter hood latchassembly". For safety reasons, I have the in-cab hood release disabled. I have mine remotely operated off my security system and an actuator/pop solenoid. Safety first! __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

05-12-2006, 03:44 PM	#24
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Locking the hood Thanks. I made one of those for Rob over in Fla., too, except his is cooler. I put fiber-optic high beam cruise, and check engine indicators in his. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

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