Brother's remote hood latch?

[lux]

I'm wondering if any of you guys have tried the Brother's remote hood latch and if it works.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/71-72-...tinfo/HLAC072/

My big concern is that when I pull my stock hood latch I still have to lift up on the hood. So how would that work if the remote is in the cab?

[In The Ten Ring]

I would assume these work like modern hood latches: pull the cable inside the cab (unlocking the latch) and then push the handle under the hood, opening the hood.

I wouldn't mind having one myself!

So, has anyone tried this?

[zosoppp]

And why is it only good for 71 an 72? (according to the posted listing link)

Is the hood release that different on 69 and 70 models from 71/72?

I could understand that the 67-68 hood release might be different or not fit with the hand brake mount.

[In The Ten Ring]

On sale until the 31st.....tempting.

[zosoppp]

Originally Posted by zosoppp

And why is it only good for 71 an 72? (according to the posted listing link)

Is the hood release that different on 69 and 70 models from 71/72?

I could understand that the 67-68 hood release might be different or not fit with the hand brake mount.

Well whatever the reason it seems that they have 3 different latches, one for 67-68 ( http://www.brotherstrucks.com/67-68-...tinfo/HLAC068/ ), one for 69-70 ( http://www.brotherstrucks.com/69-70-...tinfo/HLAC070/ ) and the first link for the 71-72.

I guess the hand release lever comes out to a different location to fit each specific grill.

[rx78nt1alex]

I did the version at the bottom half of the link below. I bought the cables for about $5 each at the junkyard.

Works like a charm.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458433

[lux]

Bummer,,, I was hoping someone had used this product before and I could get a review. I don't think I want to be the test subject on this one.

[sprint_9]

I bought one from Brothers as well. Came with an instruction sheet with LMC truck on the top of it. I am assuming LMC is the one actually making these or having them made as they were on the LMC website first.

[Rufas]

Originally Posted by sprint_9

I bought one from Brothers as well. Came with an instruction sheet with LMC truck on the top of it. I am assuming LMC is the one actually making these or having them made as they were on the LMC website first.

Yes LMC. I've got one installed, but not had the time to install the cable. Since I don't have the grill on my 70 GMC yet, I can use my fingers to release the lock. Looks like a good product.

[In The Ten Ring]

LMC? Yikes!

[tmontg01]

I bought one off LMC because I was running billet inserts on the grille for my 68. I thought it was garbage, the pull latch was weak and broke on me. I ended up having to use vice grips for a while to pull on the cable. It worked but again the pull latch was weak, I got tired of dealing with it and didn’t want to mock something up on my own and ended up taking the billet inserts out so I could pop the hood the regular way. Just my experience with it

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by tmontg01

I bought one off LMC because I was running billet inserts on the grille for my 68. I thought it was garbage, the pull latch was weak and broke on me. I ended up having to use vice grips for a while to pull on the cable. It worked but again the pull latch was weak, I got tired of dealing with it and didn’t want to mock something up on my own and ended up taking the billet inserts out so I could pop the hood the regular way. Just my experience with it

Ugh....that is not what I would call "encouraging."