What hood latches did squares all come with? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

muthstryker · 05-17-2015, 05:43 PM

Picked up an amazing hood this weekend at a swap meet here in Washington, I'm thinking its 73-76ish it doesn't have the typical hood pin latch system on it like the hood on my 78 right now does. But I can't find anything in any of the catalogs. How many different latch systems did they have?

J Knight · 05-17-2015, 05:50 PM

I did a 73-74 grille swap on my 78 GMC, I bought the hood latch and striker plate on the hood as well thinking it was needed for the swap but my 78 hood latch and striker plate was the same as 73-74.

Titomars · 05-17-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Picked up an amazing hood this weekend at a swap meet here in Washington, I'm thinking its 73-76ish it doesn't have the typical hood pin latch system on it like the hood on my 78 right now does. But I can't find anything in any of the catalogs. How many different latch systems did they have?

Two.
Pin type = non locking hood
hook type = locking hood
The locking hood was a standard option starting in 77

KrazyRay · 05-17-2015, 10:50 PM

The locking hood has the inside hood release cable. There will be a square loop bolted on the hood.

muthstryker · 05-18-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Titomars

Two.
Pin type = non locking hood
hook type = locking hood
The locking hood was a standard option starting in 77

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Originally Posted by KrazyRay

The locking hood has the inside hood release cable. There will be a square loop bolted on the hood.

Thanks guys! I guess the hood is newer than I had thought, It doesnt have the extra little body line on the front of the hood like my 78 currently does, its completely smooth which I thought came on the earlier models. But yes it has a square loop bolted to the hood.

**1774btcrew** · 05-18-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

Thanks guys! I guess the hood is newer than I had thought, It doesnt have the extra little body line on the front of the hood like my 78 currently does, its completely smooth which I thought came on the earlier models. But yes it has a square loop bolted to the hood.

It is an earlier hood if it doesn't have the raised section at the front. . It could be a 77. Or someone could have used the hood and wanted a locking hood and bolted that piece up.

mcmlxix · 10-27-2015, 04:22 AM

Bringing this back up. Is it possible to add the inside hood release cable setup to a 78.

motornut · 10-27-2015, 09:57 AM

Wondering too,I'm not sure,but removed what i could save from my 79K for my 78K.

**1774btcrew** · 10-27-2015, 10:32 AM

I am pretty sure to do this you need the whole bolt on piece off the upper core support of an inside hood release truck

motornut · 10-27-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I am pretty sure to do this you need the whole bolt on piece off the upper core support of an inside hood release truck

yes that appeared different and what holds the latch,down to the bottom of the rad

mcmlxix · 10-27-2015, 05:24 PM

We need someone that has a 77-80 truck with cab mounted release cable to take some pictures to show the difference.

motornut · 10-27-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

We need someone that has a 77-80 truck with cab mounted release cable to take some pictures to show the difference.

lol I have both, just no time

KrazyRay · 10-27-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I am pretty sure to do this you need the whole bolt on piece off the upper core support of an inside hood release truck

Yes. You need a handful of parts to change it over. I have sold these packages, but the shipping is pricey with that long top bar.

05-17-2015, 05:43 PM	#1
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	What hood latches did squares all come with? Picked up an amazing hood this weekend at a swap meet here in Washington, I'm thinking its 73-76ish it doesn't have the typical hood pin latch system on it like the hood on my 78 right now does. But I can't find anything in any of the catalogs. How many different latch systems did they have? __________________ Matt

05-17-2015, 05:50 PM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: What hood latches did squares all come with? I did a 73-74 grille swap on my 78 GMC, I bought the hood latch and striker plate on the hood as well thinking it was needed for the swap but my 78 hood latch and striker plate was the same as 73-74. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

05-17-2015, 10:50 PM	#4
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: What hood latches did squares all come with? The locking hood has the inside hood release cable. There will be a square loop bolted on the hood.

10-27-2015, 04:22 AM	#7
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What hood latches did squares all come with? Bringing this back up. Is it possible to add the inside hood release cable setup to a 78. Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

10-27-2015, 09:57 AM	#8
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: What hood latches did squares all come with? Wondering too,I'm not sure,but removed what i could save from my 79K for my 78K. __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-27-2015, 10:32 AM	#9
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: What hood latches did squares all come with? I am pretty sure to do this you need the whole bolt on piece off the upper core support of an inside hood release truck __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-27-2015, 05:24 PM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What hood latches did squares all come with? We need someone that has a 77-80 truck with cab mounted release cable to take some pictures to show the difference. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE



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