Hood Lock

THartman · #1 (**permalink**) 10-08-2012, 09:08 PM

What works best for locking the hood?

I know there are some unique approaches. Unfortunately the search didn't find them for me.

ibuzzard · #2 (**permalink**) 10-09-2012, 08:48 AM

The stock hood latch works fine,for over 50 years now.Just feeling the need to throw cash around? I'll put my catchers mitt on!LOL

vntgtrk · #3 (**permalink**) 10-09-2012, 09:08 AM

JC Whitney used to make one. IIRC it locked with the ignition switch.

THartman · #4 (**permalink**) 10-09-2012, 08:21 PM

Thanks, Vntgtrk. You are correct I am looking for a lock to supplement the stock latch. I found some on JCWhitney like this one Rugged Ridge JEEP HOOD LOCK - JCWhitney

vntgtrk · #5 (**permalink**) 10-09-2012, 08:52 PM

I may go with something similar myself. Maybe we should google Rugged Ridge?
Another viable option is the old, venerable piece of chain and a padlock. As far as vehicle theft protection I've used an electric fuel pump with a hidden on/off switch.

ibuzzard · #6 (**permalink**) 10-09-2012, 08:57 PM

Not to belabor a point - BUT - the hood on my 59 is so heavy , I cannot imagine it blowing open at the speeds most of us drive our old trucks.Now, if you've got an expensive motor or engine components, that's another story.

THartman · #7 (**permalink**) 10-10-2012, 05:38 AM

My concern is more of someone opening the hood and stealing, messing, manipulating things inside it.