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Old 06-23-2013, 11:03 PM   #1
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73-74 hood lock

Need some ideas on hood locks. With the outside hood latch its easy for people open the hood and steal batteries, aircleaners ect..What do you use?
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Old 06-23-2013, 11:22 PM   #2
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Re: 73-74 hood lock

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Old 06-24-2013, 01:02 AM   #3
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Re: 73-74 hood lock

Maybe convert it to a newer style latch with a cable.Hit the junkyard see what trucks have a latch like yours and look at everything fords dodges etc tell you fine one that will do.
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Maybe convert it to a newer style latch with a cable.Hit the junkyard see what trucks have a latch like yours and look at everything fords dodges etc tell you fine one that will do.
The latch don't allow 73-74 grilles FYI
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Old 06-24-2013, 08:57 AM   #5
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Re: 73-74 hood lock

maybe this will help?
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Old 06-24-2013, 12:07 PM   #6
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Re: 73-74 hood lock

Ya I know of the old chain or cable trick, but i was wondering if anyone had anything else..
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