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71swb4x4 · 07-10-2005, 05:09 PM

I put my spare hatch on. So much better than the one that was on it. This one is more solid. Now I have struts that actually work, and it latches shut now. This one also has these extra inner latches which are kind of neat. It lets you 'lock' it from inside. I doubt I will use them, but a good idea anyway.
Top picture is of the stock hardware, bottom is of the different latches.

**tnblazerk5** · 07-10-2005, 05:15 PM

never seen one like that before

71swb4x4 · 07-10-2005, 05:17 PM

It's spring loaded, and there was a latch for it on the old top. You pull it out and hook it on the latch. It worked really well, just didn't want to put any extra holes in my top.

71jimmy · 07-10-2005, 05:23 PM

That looks like the hood hold downs on Jeeps! (sorry for using that word on this board, hahahahaah)

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-10-2005, 06:28 PM

I was thinking jeep also sure looks better than the bungie cord that was holding my hatch closed..

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-10-2005, 08:03 PM

Interesting

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-13-2005, 03:19 AM

I used to use a 1" ratchet strap.

07-10-2005, 05:09 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Put a different hatch on, works great, odd latch on it I put my spare hatch on. So much better than the one that was on it. This one is more solid. Now I have struts that actually work, and it latches shut now. This one also has these extra inner latches which are kind of neat. It lets you 'lock' it from inside. I doubt I will use them, but a good idea anyway. Top picture is of the stock hardware, bottom is of the different latches. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-10-2005, 05:17 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	It's spring loaded, and there was a latch for it on the old top. You pull it out and hook it on the latch. It worked really well, just didn't want to put any extra holes in my top. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-10-2005, 05:23 PM	#4
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	That looks like the hood hold downs on Jeeps! (sorry for using that word on this board, hahahahaah) __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

07-10-2005, 06:28 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	I was thinking jeep also sure looks better than the bungie cord that was holding my hatch closed.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-10-2005, 08:03 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Interesting __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-10-2005, 05:15 PM	#2
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	never seen one like that before

07-13-2005, 03:19 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,165	I used to use a 1" ratchet strap. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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