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  • Curt C.
    Frequent User
    • May 31, 2000
    • 49

    64 hood will not latch properly

    The hood on my 64 roadster has always been a little tough to latch. Recently, it has begun to unlatch every time I take it out for a drive. I have tried adjusting the hood pins and tried adjusting the latches as well. Nothing seem to work...it may get a little better but still will unlatch after a few bumps in the road. What would you suggest I do and is there a "checklist" of problem solving steps? Thanks, I would really love to fix this once and for all.
  • Albert P.
    Expired
    • April 1, 2006
    • 205

    #2
    Re: 64 hood will not latch properly

    You probably just have to adjust the rubber topped stops that thread into the mounting for the latch so the pin will sit lower in the latch.

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    • Jack H.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • April 1, 1990
      • 9906

      #3
      Re: 64 hood will not latch properly

      There are a couple of factors that can influence here...

      The first is one of adjustment. Are the latches centered on the catches? A good way to tell is to cover the latch with aluminum foil and GENTLY close the hood to see where the impression of the catch is compared to latch center and iterate from there with your adjustments.

      The second is an issue with worn parts. Closely eyeball the catches and the blade of the latches. Do you see 'scars' that indicate wear and a loss of metal? If so, you'll probably want to replace those parts that are worn/distorted...

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      • John H.
        Beyond Control Poster
        • December 1, 1997
        • 16513

        #4
        Re: 64 hood will not latch properly

        Originally posted by Albert Perratore (45687)
        You probably just have to adjust the rubber topped stops that thread into the mounting for the latch so the pin will sit lower in the latch.
        Those rubber bumpers are solely for setting the height of the rear of the hood flush to the vent grilles and sides of the surround, which should be done prior to adjusting latching. Latching adjustment is done by adjusting the length of the male striker pins on the hood, and ensuring that the pivoting piece in the female latches is in good shape and moves freely.

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        • Joel T.
          Expired
          • April 30, 2005
          • 765

          #5
          Re: 64 hood will not latch properly

          Originally posted by Jack Humphrey (17100)
          There are a couple of factors that can influence here...

          The first is one of adjustment. Are the latches centered on the catches? A good way to tell is to cover the latch with aluminum foil and GENTLY close the hood to see where the impression of the catch is compared to latch center and iterate from there with your adjustments.

          The second is an issue with worn parts. Closely eyeball the catches and the blade of the latches. Do you see 'scars' that indicate wear and a loss of metal? If so, you'll probably want to replace those parts that are worn/distorted...

          Hi Jack;

          What's the adjustment point on that front hood?? Do you move the upper pin or the lower latch. I have one side of my '63 hood that is tough to close.. before I start taking things apart, thought I would ask. I like the idea of the tin foil BTW...

          Joel

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          • Curt C.
            Frequent User
            • May 31, 2000
            • 49

            #6
            Re: 64 hood will not latch properly

            I tried the foil method and it worked great. It looks to me like the hood needs to be moved back just a little. The gap at the front of the car is very tight and there is much more room up by the windshield. The male pin is hitting too far forward in the latch. How hard is it to adjust the hood back just a little? I also assume this is a two person job. Thanks again.

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            • Stuart F.
              Expired
              • August 31, 1996
              • 4676

              #7
              Re: 64 hood will not latch properly

              I used to have one side pop up all the time too and I tried everything to adjust it. Then I hit a deer and all is well (after the repairs).

              I don't know if it is correct, but I also use a good coat of white Lithium grease on the pins and latches. They work sweet.

              Stu Fox

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