Lock on hood latch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scotts67 · 02-13-2004, 04:10 PM

does anyone have a lock on there hood latch were just anybody cant open it if so how did you do it thanks for the help

lukecp · 02-13-2004, 04:21 PM

Here is what i did...not the greatest, but works fine:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=61406

Longhorn Man · 02-13-2004, 04:31 PM

I've run a bicycle cable lock with a pad lock. Paint it black and no one will ever see it, but it is a real PITA when it is raining or snowing and you need to open her up.

jcueckert13 · 02-13-2004, 05:09 PM

i have a link out of a chain welded to the hood and a hole on the radiator support that the link goes through and when the hood is shut there is just enough of the chain link sticking out to put a padlock on. it was there before my grandfather got the truck

67chevemall · 02-13-2004, 05:55 PM

My hood on the 78 came up on me twice once on the fn highway
So I said enough of this junk. The latch once worn is a engineering f up! So I drilled two holes through the hood(it is damaged by now any hoot!) and got some 1/2" treaded rod to stick up and through. It amazed me that there is factory holes in the right spot on the rad support.
And two 17mm nuts and two sheet metal washers to hold her down
Now it will never come up again and U need a 17mm wrench to get at it!

Blue Beard · 02-13-2004, 06:15 PM

Has been posts on this before but nothing clean and sanitary that I know of........

scotts67 · 02-13-2004, 06:42 PM

Thanks guys not sure what I want to do yet if anybody else has any ideas feel free to post . Just dont want someone to pop the hood and take what they want. that would make me

PanelDeland · 02-13-2004, 10:52 PM

It's time to visit your local auto recycler and find a cable actuated latch that will work.Maybe you can find one that will fit and mount where you can lock it or inside so the truck door locks keep the hood locked too.

speesh · 02-14-2004, 12:17 AM

I like your idea, jcueckert13. The cable idea is good, but a thief can get into these trucks in 30 seconds, and then your hood latch is right there. I plan to put a padlock on my hood, then put an inline switch on my battery. Then I can turn off the power and lock the hood and there is no way it will start.... so the crooks will end up like this.....

krazy_texan · 02-14-2004, 01:38 AM

check the Faq board i think it was yellow72custom did something with his that i intend on doing someday.

02-13-2004, 04:10 PM	#1
scotts67 New KISS Band Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 107	Lock on hood latch does anyone have a lock on there hood latch were just anybody cant open it if so how did you do it thanks for the help __________________ 67 chevy 350 HP 4bolt main turbo 350 3.73 gears

02-13-2004, 04:21 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Here is what i did...not the greatest, but works fine: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=61406 __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

02-13-2004, 05:09 PM	#4
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	i have a link out of a chain welded to the hood and a hole on the radiator support that the link goes through and when the hood is shut there is just enough of the chain link sticking out to put a padlock on. it was there before my grandfather got the truck __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

02-13-2004, 05:55 PM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	My hood on the 78 came up on me twice once on the fn highway So I said enough of this junk. The latch once worn is a engineering f up! So I drilled two holes through the hood(it is damaged by now any hoot!) and got some 1/2" treaded rod to stick up and through. It amazed me that there is factory holes in the right spot on the rad support. And two 17mm nuts and two sheet metal washers to hold her down Now it will never come up again and U need a 17mm wrench to get at it! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

02-13-2004, 06:15 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Has been posts on this before but nothing clean and sanitary that I know of........ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-13-2004, 04:31 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I've run a bicycle cable lock with a pad lock. Paint it black and no one will ever see it, but it is a real PITA when it is raining or snowing and you need to open her up.

02-13-2004, 06:42 PM	#7
scotts67 New KISS Band Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 107	Thanks guys not sure what I want to do yet if anybody else has any ideas feel free to post . Just dont want someone to pop the hood and take what they want. that would make me __________________ 67 chevy 350 HP 4bolt main turbo 350 3.73 gears

02-13-2004, 10:52 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	It's time to visit your local auto recycler and find a cable actuated latch that will work.Maybe you can find one that will fit and mount where you can lock it or inside so the truck door locks keep the hood locked too. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-14-2004, 12:17 AM	#9
speesh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 318	I like your idea, jcueckert13. The cable idea is good, but a thief can get into these trucks in 30 seconds, and then your hood latch is right there. I plan to put a padlock on my hood, then put an inline switch on my battery. Then I can turn off the power and lock the hood and there is no way it will start.... so the crooks will end up like this..... __________________ 57 suburban(sitting in the driveway), 2 69 C20 longbeds (sitting in the field ) and a 2003 8.1 Suburban Endeavor to persevere. "All of a sudden, I'm the old timer!" Some old timer on American Pickers.

02-14-2004, 01:38 AM	#10
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	check the Faq board i think it was yellow72custom did something with his that i intend on doing someday. __________________ 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



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