latch problem w/ Billet grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cb · 10-07-2003, 09:16 PM

When I installed a billet grille, I found out that getting to the hood latch is nearly impossible. I have seen trucks with a cable pull style hood latch that pops open from in the cab. What year of truck could I get one off from that I can adapt to fit the 69-72 style hood? Pictures would be great. Thanks

CB

Injected68LS1 · 10-07-2003, 11:24 PM

I have that problem too. Too make matters worse I cut about 2 inches off of the front of the lever. I just keep a wrench in the glove box and use it through the grill opening. It's easy and you know people won't be opening your hood.

If you get a cable latch to work you can also cut off a lot of the lever so no one will be opening your hood.

dinnut · 10-07-2003, 11:42 PM

there was a post on how to do it. i think they used tv cable from the the cab and when u puled it it it pulled the latch back. i think

krazy_texan · 10-08-2003, 01:09 AM

my friend welded an extension to his handle that hung behind the bumper works great but then you have to lean over and show the world your butt when you pop your hood.

JayDubBlazer · 10-08-2003, 01:12 AM

here is the thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=61406

10-07-2003, 09:16 PM	#1
cb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gilbert, AZ USA Posts: 98	latch problem w/ Billet grille When I installed a billet grille, I found out that getting to the hood latch is nearly impossible. I have seen trucks with a cable pull style hood latch that pops open from in the cab. What year of truck could I get one off from that I can adapt to fit the 69-72 style hood? Pictures would be great. Thanks CB __________________ Craig Berland

10-07-2003, 11:24 PM	#2
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I have that problem too. Too make matters worse I cut about 2 inches off of the front of the lever. I just keep a wrench in the glove box and use it through the grill opening. It's easy and you know people won't be opening your hood. If you get a cable latch to work you can also cut off a lot of the lever so no one will be opening your hood. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

10-07-2003, 11:42 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	there was a post on how to do it. i think they used tv cable from the the cab and when u puled it it it pulled the latch back. i think __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-08-2003, 01:09 AM	#4
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	my friend welded an extension to his handle that hung behind the bumper works great but then you have to lean over and show the world your butt when you pop your hood. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-08-2003, 01:12 AM	#5
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	here is the thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=61406 __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

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