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chiro22 · 02-11-2016, 08:58 PM

Has anyone come up with a simple way to lock the hood, or are there parts that I can buy and install?

I have a 1973 Cheyenne k10

**old Rusty C10** · 02-11-2016, 09:50 PM

locking hood pins

barry1982 · 02-12-2016, 12:17 AM

I'm pretty sure GM started putting the locking hood latches in around 80-81. It shouldn't be too difficult or expensive to tear the latch/cable out of a junkyard truck, and install into yours. I can't recall if 1980 models had the locking hood, hopefully someone can confirm. This would be your best bet as 1980 is similar to your 73.

chiro22 · 02-12-2016, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by barry1982

I'm pretty sure GM started putting the locking hood latches in around 80-81. It shouldn't be too difficult or expensive to tear the latch/cable out of a junkyard truck, and install into yours. I can't recall if 1980 models had the locking hood, hopefully someone can confirm. This would be your best bet as 1980 is similar to your 73.

Right on! I'll look into that. Thank you.

allengator · 02-12-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by barry1982

I'm pretty sure GM started putting the locking hood latches in around 80-81. It shouldn't be too difficult or expensive to tear the latch/cable out of a junkyard truck, and install into yours. I can't recall if 1980 models had the locking hood, hopefully someone can confirm. This would be your best bet as 1980 is similar to your 73.

My 1980 SWB does NOT...

barry1982 · 02-12-2016, 12:40 PM

I have a late 1980 LWB parts truck sitting in the bush. The early 1980 had round headlights, and late 1980 had square headlights. If I get a chance, will check it out later today. The cable goes through the header panel, than sits on the drivers side fender well. It goes through a hole in the firewall, and attaches to a small release lever.

chiro22 · 02-12-2016, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

locking hood pins

Are those external or internal?

slotard · 02-12-2016, 01:27 AM

I'd kinda like to do that as well. I wonder what it takes to make it work on an older truck.

cadillac_al · 02-12-2016, 10:11 AM

One of my cars (or my Suburban) came with a universal hood latch with a cable that went inside the vehicle. Somebody must still make one.

chiro22 · 02-12-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cadillac_al

One of my cars (or my Suburban) came with a universal hood latch with a cable that went inside the vehicle. Somebody must still make one.

Right on, did more research and I've seen a few cable release ones.

allengator · 02-12-2016, 12:36 PM

Check places like SPEEDWAY.com to see what the hot rod guys use!

chiro22 · 02-12-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by allengator

Check places like SPEEDWAY.com to see what the hot rod guys use!

will do. thanks!

69heavychevy · 02-14-2016, 11:19 PM

Converted my 80 to an interior hood latch release. I sourced the parts from a 78.

**Wgesnerjr** · 02-15-2016, 06:47 AM

Had an 80 Formula Firebird in college. Outside hood release only, no option for inside handle. The previous owner installed an aftermarket one, called a "chapman lock" back then. Here is one I found on a search.
http://www.zlokhoodlock.com/shop-z-l...FdgcgQodwXID_g
Looks exactly like the one on the Formula. Worked great. It also kills the starter which helps keep it from being stolen. It was great security in Elizabeth, NJ but may be more than you're looking for.

**1774btcrew** · 02-12-2016, 02:14 PM

I am pretty sure the inside hood release latches came out as early as 1977. It was an option so not all trucks had them. If you want to install the factory set up you need the piece the hood latch mounts to that runs the width of the core support, the hood latch(pretty sure the piece that mounts to the hood too) and the cable.

**N2TRUX** · 02-15-2016, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by barry1982

I'm pretty sure GM started putting the locking hood latches in around 80-81. It shouldn't be too difficult or expensive to tear the latch/cable out of a junkyard truck, and install into yours. I can't recall if 1980 models had the locking hood, hopefully someone can confirm. This would be your best bet as 1980 is similar to your 73.

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Originally Posted by slotard

I'd kinda like to do that as well. I wonder what it takes to make it work on an older truck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I am pretty sure the inside hood release latches came out as early as 1977. It was an option so not all trucks had them. If you want to install the factory set up you need the piece the hood latch mounts to that runs the width of the core support, the hood latch(pretty sure the piece that mounts to the hood too) and the cable.

1774btcrew Is correct. The internal release was optional in 1977. To add this to an earlier truck, you will need a complete internal release set up including the latch hook that bolts to the hood, the strike plate and core support filler panel, as well as the center brace that goes behind the grill. Find a donor truck and get everything you can.

Firebirdjones · 02-15-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I am pretty sure the inside hood release latches came out as early as 1977. It was an option so not all trucks had them. If you want to install the factory set up you need the piece the hood latch mounts to that runs the width of the core support, the hood latch(pretty sure the piece that mounts to the hood too) and the cable.

That is correct, both my 77 and my 79 have factory inside hood release.

Robert8096 · 02-12-2016, 03:25 PM

I have a 78 Suburban with a inside hood latch.

Gmc.guy · 02-12-2016, 03:43 PM

I've had some with and without hood latch inside cab before '80. I had a truck that someone just removed the handle(I think it was a 73) and put alinkage rod and handle from an early caddy or something, and was behind the front licence plate. Not locking but kind of hidden. I think it had a tube grille that your fingers couldn't fit to pop it.

I'm pretty sure the 80 trucks all had round. Just the Silverado and higher trim levels got the squares.

02-11-2016, 08:58 PM	#1
chiro22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 83	Ideas for locking hood latch Has anyone come up with a simple way to lock the hood, or are there parts that I can buy and install? I have a 1973 Cheyenne k10 __________________ Thank you, Doc 1973 Cheyenne "I get up in the morning looking for an adventure."

02-11-2016, 09:50 PM	#2
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02-12-2016, 12:17 AM	#3
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch I'm pretty sure GM started putting the locking hood latches in around 80-81. It shouldn't be too difficult or expensive to tear the latch/cable out of a junkyard truck, and install into yours. I can't recall if 1980 models had the locking hood, hopefully someone can confirm. This would be your best bet as 1980 is similar to your 73.

02-12-2016, 12:40 PM	#6
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch I have a late 1980 LWB parts truck sitting in the bush. The early 1980 had round headlights, and late 1980 had square headlights. If I get a chance, will check it out later today. The cable goes through the header panel, than sits on the drivers side fender well. It goes through a hole in the firewall, and attaches to a small release lever.

02-12-2016, 01:27 AM	#8
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch I'd kinda like to do that as well. I wonder what it takes to make it work on an older truck. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

02-12-2016, 10:11 AM	#9
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,375	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch One of my cars (or my Suburban) came with a universal hood latch with a cable that went inside the vehicle. Somebody must still make one. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

02-12-2016, 12:36 PM	#11
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch Check places like SPEEDWAY.com to see what the hot rod guys use! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

02-14-2016, 11:19 PM	#13
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch Converted my 80 to an interior hood latch release. I sourced the parts from a 78. __________________ 80 C10 SWB Step Side - 350 w/ vortec heads, TH350, 12-bolt 3.73

02-15-2016, 06:47 AM	#14
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch Had an 80 Formula Firebird in college. Outside hood release only, no option for inside handle. The previous owner installed an aftermarket one, called a "chapman lock" back then. Here is one I found on a search. http://www.zlokhoodlock.com/shop-z-l...FdgcgQodwXID_g Looks exactly like the one on the Formula. Worked great. It also kills the starter which helps keep it from being stolen. It was great security in Elizabeth, NJ but may be more than you're looking for. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

02-12-2016, 02:14 PM	#15
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch I am pretty sure the inside hood release latches came out as early as 1977. It was an option so not all trucks had them. If you want to install the factory set up you need the piece the hood latch mounts to that runs the width of the core support, the hood latch(pretty sure the piece that mounts to the hood too) and the cable. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

02-12-2016, 03:25 PM	#18
Robert8096 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek SC Posts: 161	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch I have a 78 Suburban with a inside hood latch.

02-12-2016, 03:43 PM	#19
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: Ideas for locking hood latch I've had some with and without hood latch inside cab before '80. I had a truck that someone just removed the handle(I think it was a 73) and put alinkage rod and handle from an early caddy or something, and was behind the front licence plate. Not locking but kind of hidden. I think it had a tube grille that your fingers couldn't fit to pop it. I'm pretty sure the 80 trucks all had round. Just the Silverado and higher trim levels got the squares. __________________ -Cody



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