hood latch differences 60-61 and 62-66 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davbowen · 10-03-2014, 07:17 AM

is there a difference between 60-61 and 62-66 hood latch mechanisms? I've seen pictures of both and not sure if they are really different.

Shaky · 10-03-2014, 10:49 AM

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http://6066gmcguy.com/Hood.html

davbowen · 10-03-2014, 05:55 PM

good info, thanks

jbgroby · 10-03-2014, 08:32 PM

Yes, the upper and lower are different on those years. When they moved to the flat hood they had to redesign them.

jonzcustomshop · 10-04-2014, 06:52 PM

and 62 is different than 63-66.

perro13 · 10-04-2014, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

and 62 is different than 63-66.

No, same for 62-66

cab_01 · 10-05-2014, 09:34 AM

Thanks. does anyone have a better pic of the spring attachment on the 65?

10-03-2014, 07:17 AM	#1
davbowen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grand blanc.mi. Posts: 175	hood latch differences 60-61 and 62-66 is there a difference between 60-61 and 62-66 hood latch mechanisms? I've seen pictures of both and not sure if they are really different.

10-03-2014, 10:49 AM	#2
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10-03-2014, 05:55 PM	#3
davbowen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grand blanc.mi. Posts: 175	Re: hood latch differences 60-61 and 62-66 good info, thanks

10-03-2014, 08:32 PM	#4
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: hood latch differences 60-61 and 62-66 Yes, the upper and lower are different on those years. When they moved to the flat hood they had to redesign them. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-04-2014, 06:52 PM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: hood latch differences 60-61 and 62-66 and 62 is different than 63-66. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

10-05-2014, 09:34 AM	#7
cab_01 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 67	Re: hood latch differences 60-61 and 62-66 Thanks. does anyone have a better pic of the spring attachment on the 65?



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