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aitch · 03-26-2006, 12:44 PM

I decided to modify my hood latch to an inside the cab release following the lead of putter and others. There are several ways of going about this, this is mine.

chevydog66 · 03-26-2006, 12:52 PM

Kewl, I suppose one could do the same with a GMC hood latch, even though the release handle is offset. Looks good, prevents theft!!

matthufham · 03-26-2006, 01:43 PM

so the release lever is still there, does it function? you see the 2 holes in the lever? i stuck a long carriage bolt through it so after a 1/16 of an inch the bolt hits the top plate and doesn't allow the release to move. then i ran a cable much like you did. my way can revert back to stock by just taking the carriage bolt out.

chevy_fatman · 03-26-2006, 02:06 PM

let's see a pic of it installed!

aitch · 03-26-2006, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

so the release lever is still there, does it function? you see the 2 holes in the lever? i stuck a long carriage bolt through it so after a 1/16 of an inch the bolt hits the top plate and doesn't allow the release to move. then i ran a cable much like you did. my way can revert back to stock by just taking the carriage bolt out.

The release cable only actuates the main hood latch. The release lever is the secondary catch and needs to be activated to open the hood.

matthufham · 03-26-2006, 05:56 PM

hmm, i see now, i guess mine's a little different

CEE1NG_RED · 02-02-2011, 03:53 AM

How to's? Pics? Installation pics??

Jeffs70 · 02-02-2011, 04:09 AM

lol wow this is an old thread pulled back out of the woods. but great latch setup.

03-26-2006, 12:44 PM	#1
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Hood latch mod I decided to modify my hood latch to an inside the cab release following the lead of putter and others. There are several ways of going about this, this is mine. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

03-26-2006, 12:52 PM	#2
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Hood latch mod Kewl, I suppose one could do the same with a GMC hood latch, even though the release handle is offset. Looks good, prevents theft!! __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

03-26-2006, 01:43 PM	#3
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Hood latch mod so the release lever is still there, does it function? you see the 2 holes in the lever? i stuck a long carriage bolt through it so after a 1/16 of an inch the bolt hits the top plate and doesn't allow the release to move. then i ran a cable much like you did. my way can revert back to stock by just taking the carriage bolt out.

03-26-2006, 02:06 PM	#4
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Hood latch mod let's see a pic of it installed! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-26-2006, 05:56 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Hood latch mod hmm, i see now, i guess mine's a little different

02-02-2011, 03:53 AM	#7
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: Hood latch mod How to's? Pics? Installation pics?? __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver)

02-02-2011, 04:09 AM	#8
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Hood latch mod lol wow this is an old thread pulled back out of the woods. but great latch setup. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004



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