1956 Chevy Pro-Street Build

[ptc]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Too bad there are no more pic’s, I’d REALLY like to understand what you did better. But off hand (and not to hijack ptc’s thread - sorry!) is there any reason why this VW hood lower latch couldn’t just be mounted with small ss bolts to the stock ‘55-‘57 filler panel? Yeah, it wouldn’t look as cool as yours that is welded in but would it work? Since it comes cad plated it wouldn’t look too bad. I ask because my filler angel is already final painted.

No cable release, but I can live with that if I can be certain my hood is secure. I’ll see if I can find the old pic and will post it here.

Dan - It could be done easily you just have to mount the top part first, then put some paint on the tip of it to mark where it will land in your latch support and center the mounting base there with the 4 screws. It doesnt have to be aligned perfectly like our stock mounts.