Need to help my brother find a part

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I believe what he is looking for is a piece that was early 80's. It may have been 80 only to work with the 73-80 style hood.

It was designed by GM to prevent the hood from lifting up on impact. It mounts in the center of the firewall and the bottom rear of the hood.

OK, this is news to me.

Have a pic there Ken?

[Baby John]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

OK, this is news to me.

Have a pic there Ken?

Thanks, it sounds like you recognize the part. Now to locate one for him. First to identify the name of the part. If you do have a picture I might could send it to my brother and confirm if this is the part he's looking for.