67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ScottieB · 01-02-2015, 03:00 AM

Guys, I tried a search but I didn't come up with anything.

I am looking for a replacement kit, or conversion kit, for our hoods where we can pop it like a normal hood from inside the cab prior to popping it in the front.

IE: My 84 has a latch where I pull it from inside the cab, then pop it from the front and lift up.

I want this for my 69. I don't like that we have trucks where someone can rob us of a battery, carb, alternator in seconds.

I haven't been robbed, but I don't want it to happen when I'm out and about, ya know?

I live in a small town, where this probably won't happen - but if I drive to Austin, Dallas, etc ... it's always a possibility.

JointTech · 01-02-2015, 08:41 AM

theres a thread on here somewhere where somebody does that.

The PO of my truck just welded 2 chains to the inside of the hood and padlocked them through the frame. Worked but you had to kneel down and unlock it to open the hood and you could hear the chains banging around all the time.

**special-K** · 01-02-2015, 09:05 AM

Normal? It's normal to open a hood standing in front where you need to be anyway. At least it was normal till later on when they got the bright idea to use a cable to pop from inside. I was just cussing this set-up last week when I couldn't open the hood on my '95 to put oil in it. Might as well had someone steal parts from under the hood (I assume that was the thinking behind this) because I couldn't go anywhere till I got that hood open. Not telling anyone what to do with their truck, but no thanks here. These trucks were built right and I like them that way

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-02-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Normal? It's normal to open a hood standing in front where you need to be anyway. At least it was normal till later on when they got the bright idea to use a cable to pop from inside. I was just cussing this set-up last week when I couldn't open the hood on my '95 to put oil in it. Might as well had someone steal parts from under the hood (I assume that was the thinking behind this) because I couldn't go anywhere till I got that hood open. Not telling anyone what to do with their truck, but no thanks here. These trucks were built right and I like them that way

Amen Tim...I broke a cable on my 89 once, man that wasn't fun. Sometimes simple is best for me.

Codez67Chevy · 01-02-2015, 10:32 AM

If they want it bad enough, they will brake in to get it. Just keeps the lazy ones out lol. It's an interesting idea but I'm with Tim as well. The simplicity of one lever.

**LockDoc** · 01-02-2015, 11:23 AM

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Here is a writeup on it by board member Putter:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=hood+latch

LockDoc

Lemield · 01-02-2015, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieB

Guys, I tried a search but I didn't come up with anything.

I am looking for a replacement kit, or conversion kit, for our hoods where we can pop it like a normal hood from inside the cab prior to popping it in the front.

IE: My 84 has a latch where I pull it from inside the cab, then pop it from the front and lift up.

I want this for my 69. I don't like that we have trucks where someone can rob us of a battery, carb, alternator in seconds.

I haven't been robbed, but I don't want it to happen when I'm out and about, ya know?

I live in a small town, where this probably won't happen - but if I drive to Austin, Dallas, etc ... it's always a possibility.

Here is the link to the one I made for my CST which I sold last year

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445343

ScottieB · 01-02-2015, 10:23 PM

Thanks guys! I'll check it out.

@ the other guys who like it the way it is ... I like it, too ... but I am always paranoid when I drive this truck around town. This is my peace of mind fix

I don't have permission to access this link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136797

weird

**LockDoc** · 01-03-2015, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieB

Thanks guys! I'll check it out.

@ the other guys who like it the way it is ... I like it, too ... but I am always paranoid when I drive this truck around town. This is my peace of mind fix

I don't have permission to access this link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136797

weird

Shouldn't need permission. It is in the FAQ forum. That is weird. Try typing "In-Cab Hood Release" into the Google search box at the top of this page, click the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" and click on the Google button. See if it comes up that way.

LockDoc

Unionwelder · 01-03-2015, 02:09 AM

He's right doc it won't let me view it either. Says I don't have permission.

**truckster** · 01-03-2015, 02:13 AM

I get the same thing even when I try to click on Putter's link from Lemield's link. Lemield's link opens just fine, but Putter's link says I don't have permission.

ScottieB · 01-03-2015, 02:51 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458433

mechanicalman · 01-03-2015, 02:54 AM

Same here, could not access Putter's link.

mechanicalman · 01-03-2015, 02:56 AM

OK thanks ScottieB that one works for me.

**LockDoc** · 01-03-2015, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieB

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458433

Did you get to it through the Google search box?

LockDoc

ScottieB · 01-04-2015, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Did you get to it through the Google search box?

LockDoc

yeah I searched a few threads it was in there.

I saw a bunch of ideas for mods ... and I'll see which one I like the best when I get done with my major repairs

01-02-2015, 03:00 AM	#1
ScottieB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gatesville, Tx Posts: 55	67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? Guys, I tried a search but I didn't come up with anything. I am looking for a replacement kit, or conversion kit, for our hoods where we can pop it like a normal hood from inside the cab prior to popping it in the front. IE: My 84 has a latch where I pull it from inside the cab, then pop it from the front and lift up. I want this for my 69. I don't like that we have trucks where someone can rob us of a battery, carb, alternator in seconds. I haven't been robbed, but I don't want it to happen when I'm out and about, ya know? I live in a small town, where this probably won't happen - but if I drive to Austin, Dallas, etc ... it's always a possibility. __________________ 69' Chevy C10 383 Stroker / TH400 275 55 r20 Wheels Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654751

01-02-2015, 08:41 AM	#2
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? theres a thread on here somewhere where somebody does that. The PO of my truck just welded 2 chains to the inside of the hood and padlocked them through the frame. Worked but you had to kneel down and unlock it to open the hood and you could hear the chains banging around all the time. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

01-02-2015, 09:05 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? Normal? It's normal to open a hood standing in front where you need to be anyway. At least it was normal till later on when they got the bright idea to use a cable to pop from inside. I was just cussing this set-up last week when I couldn't open the hood on my '95 to put oil in it. Might as well had someone steal parts from under the hood (I assume that was the thinking behind this) because I couldn't go anywhere till I got that hood open. Not telling anyone what to do with their truck, but no thanks here. These trucks were built right and I like them that way __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-02-2015, 10:32 AM	#5
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? If they want it bad enough, they will brake in to get it. Just keeps the lazy ones out lol. It's an interesting idea but I'm with Tim as well. The simplicity of one lever. __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

01-02-2015, 11:23 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,632	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? - Here is a writeup on it by board member Putter: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=hood+latch LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-02-2015, 10:23 PM	#8
ScottieB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gatesville, Tx Posts: 55	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? Thanks guys! I'll check it out. @ the other guys who like it the way it is ... I like it, too ... but I am always paranoid when I drive this truck around town. This is my peace of mind fix I don't have permission to access this link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=136797 weird __________________ 69' Chevy C10 383 Stroker / TH400 275 55 r20 Wheels Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654751

01-03-2015, 02:09 AM	#10
Unionwelder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 83	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? He's right doc it won't let me view it either. Says I don't have permission. __________________ -Sterling GIG EM' AGGIES!!!! WHOOOOOOP!!!!! "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're Right." -Henry Ford 1972 chevy lwb 1934 ford p/u

01-03-2015, 02:13 AM	#11
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,953	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? I get the same thing even when I try to click on Putter's link from Lemield's link. Lemield's link opens just fine, but Putter's link says I don't have permission.

01-03-2015, 02:51 AM	#12
ScottieB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gatesville, Tx Posts: 55	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458433 __________________ 69' Chevy C10 383 Stroker / TH400 275 55 r20 Wheels Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654751

01-03-2015, 02:54 AM	#13
mechanicalman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendale, Arizna Posts: 1,642	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? Same here, could not access Putter's link.

01-03-2015, 02:56 AM	#14
mechanicalman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendale, Arizna Posts: 1,642	Re: 67-72 Hood latch ... with cable? OK thanks ScottieB that one works for me.



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