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QBRacing · 03-13-2021, 11:26 PM

So, I'm finally getting around to mounting the hood catch in the front panel now I've got some paint on the old girl and I confused .... when mounted to the upper rad cover panel the handle comes down on the right. Problem is ... you can move it to open the catch and release the hood...

QBRacing · 03-13-2021, 11:34 PM

Spot the error ....

What's the difference in the front panel, can I just notch it or is the catch totally different

1project2many · 03-14-2021, 09:36 PM

I'd modify the hood latch before the front panel. Someone should be able to weld in a small section to move the handle lower. Weld up near the latch and use vice-grips as a heat sink and it's possible the handle itself will look fine when finished.

**mr48chev** · 03-15-2021, 12:14 AM

You need a 38-604 hood latch rather than a 38-603. 604 is 58/59 while 603 is 55/57.

38-603 55/57 on top 38-604 on Bottom

I think 1project2many spotted it and nailed the handle needs to be bent/straightened to clear. as I think that is the only difference in the two.

Note Classic parts showed the front side of the 603 and the back side of the 604.

**mr48chev** · 03-15-2021, 12:30 AM

You could bend it where I put the orange arrow but it might be better to bend it down where I put the green line similar to what it appears the correct one is bent.

You can get some different views on this on one Ebay. https://www.ebay.com/i/254514521173

QBRacing · 03-15-2021, 04:17 AM

I'll just buy a new one.... need to get some other bits to finish it off anyways...

Thanks though

03-13-2021, 11:26 PM	#1
QBRacing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 300	Hood catch issue...need help. So, I'm finally getting around to mounting the hood catch in the front panel now I've got some paint on the old girl and I confused .... when mounted to the upper rad cover panel the handle comes down on the right. Problem is ... you can move it to open the catch and release the hood... Attached Images __________________ My 1958 SWB Fleetside Build My 1971 Nova Build Site

03-13-2021, 11:34 PM	#2
QBRacing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 300	Re: Hood catch issue...need help. Spot the error .... What's the difference in the front panel, can I just notch it or is the catch totally different Attached Images __________________ My 1958 SWB Fleetside Build My 1971 Nova Build Site

03-14-2021, 09:36 PM	#3
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,204	Re: Hood catch issue...need help. I'd modify the hood latch before the front panel. Someone should be able to weld in a small section to move the handle lower. Weld up near the latch and use vice-grips as a heat sink and it's possible the handle itself will look fine when finished.

03-15-2021, 12:14 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Hood catch issue...need help. You need a 38-604 hood latch rather than a 38-603. 604 is 58/59 while 603 is 55/57. 38-603 55/57 on top 38-604 on Bottom I think 1project2many spotted it and nailed the handle needs to be bent/straightened to clear. as I think that is the only difference in the two. Note Classic parts showed the front side of the 603 and the back side of the 604. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-15-2021, 12:30 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Hood catch issue...need help. You could bend it where I put the orange arrow but it might be better to bend it down where I put the green line similar to what it appears the correct one is bent. You can get some different views on this on one Ebay. https://www.ebay.com/i/254514521173 Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-15-2021, 04:17 AM	#6
QBRacing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 300	Re: Hood catch issue...need help. I'll just buy a new one.... need to get some other bits to finish it off anyways... Thanks though __________________ My 1958 SWB Fleetside Build My 1971 Nova Build Site



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