Hood latch mechanism

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I replaced the old work hood latch mechanism with a replacement from LMC.

The replacement mechanism is working but I'm not sure I trust it.

The lever that you actuate with your hand is resting against the back top "rib" on the grille. I think the lever is about 20-30% actuated in this position and it can't be moved or placed without the lever resting against the grille.

The part that locks in the hood seems to be in it's closed position but with the lever that you operate with the hand doesn't. It worries me that the hood could release suddenly if I hit a bump.

I didn't order the part, my friend did and he told me that LMC listed this as the correct part for a 72 k5 blazer. I have a 72 GMC Jimmy.

I looked around on the websites I usually like to order from, GMC Paul and California truck shop and neither has a GMC specific hood latch mechanism.
Any advice or recommendations on where I can source a correct latch?

Pics as good as I could take them below.