Picture of 68 hood latch

[Michael M.]

Having trouble getting my hood to stay latched. I can get it to latch in the garage but once I drive it and hit a bump, the right side pops up. I am thinking that the spring loaded locking tab on the female part of the hood latch (the one bolted to the hood) may be worn out and won't stay engaged under the head of the tulip bolt. My springing locking tabs on both sides are curved, maybe from wear. Does anyone have a picture of a new 68 female hood latch so I can see the condition of the locking tab? I may have to have some additional material welded on, then filed straight and flat but a picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks.

- Mike

[John C.]

Re: Picture of 68 hood latch

Mike

Below is a thread that has some pictures in it of the hood latch. They aren't new ones but give you an idea of what they should look like.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?85443-68-Hood-latches&p=545410#post545410

John

[Michael M.]

Re: Picture of 68 hood latch

Thanks John. Definitely helpful. Some welding will be in my future.

- Mike